Make-Up Artistry FdA
The Manchester College
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 10 graduates of Make-Up Artistry FdA at The Manchester College for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Drama & Theater.
This particular course
Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
---|---|---|---|
Median salary | £20903 | £17931 | £21753 |
25-75 percentile range | £17825 - £24915 | £12598 - £22386 | £15916 - £27274 |
All courses in the UK
Course Description
Through the unique programme design, excellent industry reputation and alumni success; the Foundation Degree in Make-up Artistry produces qualified make-up artists who are equipped with all the skills necessary to be successful within the media make-up industry.
Throughout the programme; students will develop and hone their practical makeup artistry talent and additionally, gain an understanding of vital hairstyling skills which are vital for a successful career in the Editorial, TV and film industry. The Foundation Degree will also support student’s academic skillset; each module has both practical and theoretical components which allow students to flourish into well-rounded professionals.
The Make-Up Artistry programmes are designed to offer stimulating, relevant and appealing curricula that will be valued by students and employers both nationally and internationally. Students have greatly impacted the course design process and have been consulted on the content of every module. The programmes currently have an established reputation within the industry for producing talented, creative and highly motivated Make-Up Artists.
Work based learning underpins the Make-up Artistry Foundation Degree; equipping the students with necessary promotional tools and work based employment to support them in entering the local and global creative make-up industry. Manchester is thriving with creative employment opportunities for Make-Up Artists from a vast range of theatres, film companies, photography studios, agencies, cosmetic companies and freelance employment opportunities.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All CAH25 courses of The Manchester College
Current jobs
All courses of The Manchester College
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Drama & Theater courses of The Manchester College
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Make-Up Artistry FdA at The Manchester College
20% | Sales occupations |
10% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
10% | Administrative occupations |
10% | Finance Professionals |
10% | Elementary occupations |
10% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
10% | Secretarial and related occupations |
5% | Science, engineering and technology associate professionals |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Finance Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Costs
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:
January 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)
About The Manchester College
The Manchester College is the most prominent provider of further education in the United Kingdom, with more than ten campus locations across the city of Manchester, England.
List of 39 Bachelor and Master Courses from The Manchester College - Course Catalogue
Student composition of The Manchester College
-
Total number of students enrolled at The Manchester College by level Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- postgraduates:
- Total:
- 0
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Advanced Techniques in Media and Semi Permanent Make-up FdA | Newcastle College | 92% | 15% | 15% | £9250 | - | - | Newcastle | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Film & TV and Prosthetics) FD | Leeds City College | 73% | - | 17% | £9250 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Hair and Media Makeup FD | Leeds City College | 75% | - | 17% | £9250 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Hair and Make-Up Design and Application for Production FdA | South Essex College of Further and Higher Education | 92% | - | 15% | £7500 | - | - | Southend-on-Sea | On campus Full-time | |
Special Effects Make-Up Artistry FdA | The Manchester College | 56% | 20% | 15% | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Creative Hair and Media Makeup (Fashion and Editorial) FD | Leeds City College | 73% | - | 17% | £9250 | - | - | Leeds | On campus Full-time | |
Media Make-up FD | Bridgwater and Taunton College | 50% | 5% | 10% | - | - | - | Bridgwater | On campus Full-time | |
Make-Up Artistry FdA | The Manchester College | 64% | 12% | 45% | - | - | - | Manchester | On campus Full-time | |
Specialist Make-up Design FdA | South Gloucestershire and Stroud College | - | - | - | £7995 £8500 | £11750 £13250 | - | Bristol | On campus Full-time | |
Media Make-up, Special Effects and Hair Design FdA | York College | - | - | 15% | £7200 £8200 | - | - | York | On campus Full-time |