South Thames College
Level 6 BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up - (Top Up) BA (Hons)
South Thames College

Key Course Facts

Course Description

"Potential is nothing unless you learn how to harness and channel it into something creative, making IT (whatever IT is) happen – and it was Kingston that made me realise that.” – Howard Charles (Kingston College alumni)

The BA Hons Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Top Up degree is a course for creatives who love their art form as much as we do. We believe in the development of high–level technical skills that are supported by relevant theory. Skills can only be developed practically and through numerous exciting opportunities to develop work in a creative, inspirational environment.

The College offers a close-knit friendly environment in a beautiful location by the river Thames. It has fully equipped make up studios, art studios, wig making facilities, two fully equipped theatres, TV studios and editing facilities, photography studios and range of IT suits for you to use.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Minimum Required UCAS Tariff

Qualification requirements

In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.

ALL applicants must possess a Level 5 qualification, such as an HND or FdA in a relevant area in order to be considered for this course. A copy of your HND/FdA module transcripts will be requested, and the original required to be seen at enrolment.

In Art and Design, Performing Arts, or related subjects.

English language requirements

test Grade Additional Details
Cambridge English Proficiency C1 Advanced, formerly known as Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE).
IELTS (Academic) 7 IELTS - an overall band score of 7.0, with none of the four skills below 6.5.

Please contact the international office to see whether this course is able to accept international applicants requiring a Tier 4 Visa.

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Level 6 BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up - (Top Up), BA (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Level 6 BA (Hons) Specialist Hair and Media Make-up - (Top Up) BA (Hons)

EU £7725 year 1
England UK £7725 year 1
Northern Ireland £7725 year 1
Scotland £7725 year 1
Wales £7725 year 1

Additional fee information

The following course-related costs ARE included in the fees: Annual printing allowance; registration fee if applicable. The following course-related costs are NOT included in the fees: Additional printing over and above the annual allowance; the cost of books, equipment and materials that you might wish to purchase.

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)

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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Where is this programme taught

Kingston College
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