Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre HNC
Cardiff and Vale College
Key Course Facts
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £29125 | £32453 | £37350 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £24982 - £32443 | £25780 - £37955 | £29679 - £44592 |
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Course Description
A make-up artist ensures that models, performers and presenters have suitable make-up and hairstyles for appearing in front of cameras or an audience. This includes;
Film
Live music
Photographic shoots
Television
Theatre
A make-up artist needs creative flair, practical ability and an up-to-date knowledge of fashion and beauty trends. The work involves creating images and characters through the medium of make-up, hairstyles and prosthetics according to a brief.
This programme offers learners a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of relevant optional units.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Qualification requirements
A level 3 qualification in makeup, hair and/or related subject. Other level 3 qualifications may be acceptable.
Mature applicants (aged 21+) who do not have the standard entry requirements but have relevant work experience will be considered.
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 51 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre HNC
| England UK | £6000 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000 | year 1 |
| Wales | £6000 | year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000 | year 1 |
| Ireland | £6000 | year 1 |
| EU | £12000 | year 1 |
| International | £12000 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
UCAS application code:
RS02
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FAQ about Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre HNC Cardiff and Vale College
- Tuition fees for this programme are 6000 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- Technical Make Up Artistry, TV, Film & Theatre HNC is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Cardiff and Vale College.
- It is very difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of which makes it one of the 0% most difficult courses to enter among all Film Studies students in the UK.