Level 4 HNC Performing Arts (General) (Media Hair and Make-up) HNC
South Thames College

Key Course Facts
Course Description
This course will give you the knowledge, practical experience and confidence to pursue a career in the make-up industry as a professional make-up artist for theatre, fashion, video and television. It is aimed at dedicated learners who want to move into the creative industries or further training, and are looking for practical training and a nationally-recognised Level 4 qualification (Title: HNC Performing Arts (General)). This full time course is delivered by experienced professionals who are experts in the industry and have extensive industry and teaching profiles.
The course has a strong focus on prosthetics and leads directly to our HND qualification.
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
Qualification requirements
In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.
In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.
English language requirements
test | Grade | Additional Details |
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IELTS (Academic) | 6 | An overall band score of 6.0, with none of the four skills below 5.5. |
Cambridge English Advanced | B2 First, formerly known as Cambridge English: First (FCE). |
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Costs
Tuition Fees Level 4 HNC Performing Arts (General) (Media Hair and Make-up) HNC
England UK | £5625 | year 1 |
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Northern Ireland | £5625 | year 1 |
Scotland | £5625 | year 1 |
Wales | £5625 | year 1 |
Additional fee information
Average student cost of living in London
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:
January 1, 2024
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)
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About South Thames College
South Thames College Group (STCG) is a large education provider that mainly delivers further education level courses in the south-west side of London, England. STCG works from four main campus sites, which applicants can find in Kingston upon Thames, Wandsworth, Carshalton, and Morden.
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