Manchester,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and Television in Bolton United Kingdom | University of Greater Manchester
University of Greater Manchester
|
Bolton United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
15,950
(c. USD21,360.4)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
The BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and Television program is designed to cultivate the specialized, in-demand skills that impress industry professionals in film and TV makeup departments. You'll benefit from exceptional facilities, expert instructors, and guest speakers from the industry, all preparing you for this sought-after creative career path. This degree provides comprehensive training in both classic and modern techniques, covering digital sculpting, facial scanning, hairstyling, mold creation, and prosthetic application.
Throughout the program, you'll collaborate with students from related disciplines like modelmaking, creature effects, film production, and photography. The curriculum includes real-world projects with critiques from established industry experts, along with theoretical studies that foster a deep understanding of special effects makeup in media. This combination ensures you graduate with both practical skills and critical industry knowledge.
At the University of Bolton, you'll master professional makeup effects techniques while enjoying our welcoming, diverse campus community. Our location offers easy access to England's dynamic cultural hubs - Manchester and Liverpool - providing additional opportunities for creative inspiration and professional networking.
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Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
104 UCAS points. We accept a full range of qualifications that carry UCAS points, including A-levels, BTECs and T-levels. Please see our guide to the UCAS Tariff for examples of how to achieve these points. For most courses, we are also able to consider non-tariffable qualifications.
Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. Relevant creative subjects are preferred.
You should also have five GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent), including English and Mathematics.
You'll be required to attend an interview and provide a portfolio of appropriate work. We'll expect you to present your work and demonstrate your experience. This will usually take the form of a portfolio of recent effects-related (or project-based) work. The quality of your portfolio will be judged alongside traditional UCAS point-bearing qualifications to determine the success of your application. Special consideration is given to applicants without the above qualifications who have a strong portfolio.
IELTS (Academic) - 6.0 for Undergraduate (no less than 5.5 in any component)
TOEFL (ibt) - overall score of 80 including 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 18 in Reading and 20 in Speaking
Tuition
GBP
15,950