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BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics f...

BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics for Film*

Duration: 3–5 years full-time
Placement year: Optional 1 year
Course code: W46G (UCAS)
Institution code: A66 (UCAS)

Overview

BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics for Film equips you with the creative, technical, and professional skills required to work as a makeup artist across a range of creative industries. From the outset, you’ll build strong foundations in makeup, hair, prosthetics, wigs, and postiche, while developing analytical, research, and communication skills essential for professional practice.

*Subject to validation

Artwork: Dan Bowhay (2025)

Hairdresser in black styling client's dark hair in salon with mirror, computer, and red carpet visible in background.

Refine your technical abilities. Collaborate within industry-focused environments.

Live projects in film and performance will enhance your employability, while digital technologies and contextual studies support your ability to develop character transformation through creative design and application.

'You Free Tonight' BTS shot, MUAs working with actors.

Join the UK's largest film school outside London.

You'll join the Bournemouth Film School and collaborate with your peers on graduate films and other opportunities.

Course gallery

Want to be inspired? Take a look at our students in action and collaborating behind the scenes, working within makeup, hair and prosthetics on film projects.