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Costume and Makeup

Discover costume and makeup at AUB

Create the visual identities for characters – a vital part of storytelling in theatre, film and TV. Set the scene, aid the performer and lend visual cues to audiences.

You'll work across past, present and future settings, bringing industry-level projects to life.

Our costume and makeup courses

You may be more at home with stitching or tailoring, or you may prefer revolutionising the look of a model or performer. Explore our costume and makeup courses below.

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BA (Hons) Costume

Master the skills you need to become a professional maker, tailor and costume supervisor for the film, theatre and events industries

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BA (Hons) Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics

Study Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

BA (Hons) Modelmaking

Study Modelmaking at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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Foundation Diploma in Art, Design and Media

Study Foundation Art, Design and Media at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and more...

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Integrated Foundation Year

At Arts University Bournemouth, you’ll have the option to undertake a specialised Foundation year in a subject area you’re interested in...

# 2

Art and design specialist in the country

(The Times Good University Guide and The Guardian University Guide 2026)

92 %

of our graduates are in employment or further education

(Graduate Outcomes Survey 2025)

£ 1.25 M

OfS capital funding invested in Bournemouth Film School

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BA (Hons) Fashion

Study Fashion at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

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BA (Hons) Fashion Communication

Study Fashion Communication at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and Open Days...

BA (Hons) Textiles Design

Study Textiles Design at Arts University Bournemouth. Find out about the course, fees, how to apply, and open days

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Come visit us on campus

The best way to experience AUB is to visit us in person. At an Open Day, you'll find out more about our courses; meet current students and course teams; explore our facilities, studios and accommodation; and ask any burning questions.

Discover Open Days

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Find the creative course for you

We offer more than 30 creative undergraduate degrees spanning art, design, media and performance. Whatever your passion, your background, your career aspirations... we've got the course for you.

Explore our courses

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Start your application journey

If you've decided to begin your creative journey at AUB, take that next step. We've got plenty of guidance on making a start on your application to help you on your way.

How to apply

Two BA (Hons) Acting students wearing 18th century-style costumes performing a scene of "La Casa Nova" at Palace Court Theatre.

Actor J Walters in black smock having theatrical make-up applied by three BA (Hons) Make-up for Media and Performance students in bright studio with white walls and framed pictures.

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Witches and Folklore – Silicone Prosthetic earlobes and eyepiece with a handmade hair lace wig.

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Behind the scenes on Lullaby for the Lost; two members of the hair and make-up team work with an actress on set.

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Work within industry-standard spaces

Our costume and makeup courses have access to unique resources and facilities, such as our Elliott Road Studios, which are set up to reflect the environments you could work in after you graduate.

Discover Elliott Road

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Showcase your skills to new audiences

Collaborate with your peers across courses on full-scale projects. You'll take on key roles behind the scenes on graduate films and theatrical productions.

Explore AUB Productions