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 |
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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. |
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 |
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England UK | £7725 | year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7725 | year 1 |
Scotland | £7725 | year 1 |
Wales | £7725 | 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)
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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