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BA Hair and Make-up for Fashion

University of the Arts London

About this course

BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up for Fashion is an undergraduate degree focused on professional artistry for fashion platforms and contexts. The course includes an optional one-year industry placement.

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Institution
University of the Arts London
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Fashion styling and make up
Duration
3-4 years
UCAS code
9P43
Typical offer
IB 25, UCAS 112
Median salary
£25,500 after 5 years

Entry requirements

The standard minimum entry requirements for this course are: One or a combination of the following accepted full level 3 qualifications. 112 UCAS tariff points from two or more A Levels (preferred subjects include Art, Design, Fashion, Media Studies, and Photography or BTEC National Diploma in a related subject); Distinction Foundation Diploma in Art and Design; Distinction, Merit, Merit at BTEC Extended Diploma (preferred subjects Art & Design); Merit at UAL Extended Diploma; Access Diploma or 112 new UCAS tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma; 112 new UCAS tariff points from a combination of the above qualifications or an equivalent full Level 3 qualification; or equivalent EU or non-EU qualifications such as International Baccalaureate Diploma at 25 points minimum; and three GCSE passes at grade A*-C or grade 9-4. Entry to this course will also be determined by assessment of your portfolio.

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What students say

Based on about 224 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university

  • Teaching on my course: 85%
  • Learning opportunities: 78%
  • Assessment and feedback: 84%
  • Academic support: 88%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 87%
  • Student voice: 75%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 87%
  • Left higher education: 13%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 170 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • North East: 1%
  • North West: 6%
  • Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
  • East Midlands: 4%
  • West Midlands: 1%
  • East of England: 5%
  • London: 54%
  • South East: 17%
  • South West: 4%
  • Wales: 2%
  • Northern Ireland: 1%

Who gets in

Based on about 35 students who started

  • A levels: 80%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 15%

Accreditation & quality ratings

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

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BA Hair and Make-up for Fashion at University of the Arts London earn?

The median salary is £20,500 after 3 years, £25,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,000 and £35,000. The £25,500 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Drama.

Are students happy with the teaching on BA Hair and Make-up for Fashion at University of the Arts London?

85% 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 Fashion at University of the Arts London?

The typical offer is 25 points in the IB. The average entrant had 89 UCAS points.

Does BA Hair and Make-up for Fashion at University of the Arts London include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BA Hair and Make-up for Fashion at University of the Arts London?

87% of students continued into their second year, and 13% left higher education.