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BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance

Bucks New University

Institution
Bucks New University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance
Duration
2 years
UCAS code
KBAHAIRACHAMU
Median salary
£25,000 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 34 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 74%
  • Learning opportunities: 65%
  • Assessment and feedback: 74%
  • Academic support: 81%
  • Organisation and management: 35%
  • Learning resources: 72%
  • Student voice: 63%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 95%
  • Left higher education: 5%

What graduates do next

Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 80%
  • Working and studying: 5%
  • Further study: 5%

Most common jobs

  • Artistic, literary and media occupations: 35%
  • Elementary occupations: 30%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
  • Teaching Professionals: 10%
  • Find their work meaningful: 80%
  • Feel on track for their future plans: 50%
  • Use what they learnt on the course: 70%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 255 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 4%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
  • East Midlands: 7%
  • West Midlands: 4%
  • East of England: 8%
  • London: 24%
  • South East: 39%
  • South West: 8%
  • Wales: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 60 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 86%
  • Baccalaureate: 2%
  • A degree: 2%
  • Other HE qualification: 10%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance at Bucks New University earn?

The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £20,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £32,500. The £25,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Drama.

What do graduates of BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance at Bucks New University do next?

95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance at Bucks New University?

74% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance at Bucks New University?

The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.

How many students continue on BA Hair and Make-Up for Film and Performance at Bucks New University?

95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.