MA Wigs, Hair and Make-up for Fashion and the Arts
This course is designed to build on your existing skills and knowledge as you explore wigs, hair and make-up as an art form. With this postgraduate degree you could become part of the creative team working behind the scenes to bring stories, entertainment, art and designs to audiences around the world.
Split between our High Wycombe campus and BNU teaching base at Pinewood Studios, you’ll have the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub.
With a history of delivering expert craft, art and design education for more than 130 years, Buckinghamshire New University is the perfect place to start your creative career.
As part of the Art, Design and Performance School at BNU, you’ll benefit from a practiced-based course, supported by contextual studies.
Led by a dedicated and experienced course team, you’ll benefit from their industry knowledge and the industry links they bring to the course. You’ll get direct access to guest lectures, who are specialists in the sector, and can benefit from live project briefs, master classes, and networking opportunities.
The University also has a teaching base at the iconic Pinewood Studios, which means there could be opportunities to engage with the community there. You’ll also be able to put your learnt skills and craftmanship to practice, whilst being in the hustle and bustle of the world-renowned studio.
As well as this London is only a 30-minute train ride away, enabling you to visit exhibitions, galleries, shows and watch emerging styles, to help you gain inspiration and ideas.
Campus Information
High Wycombe Campus
At our High Wycombe Campus you’ll be in the heart of the action. As our main campus, it is home to a range of state-of-the-art facilities, such as personal Art & Design workspaces, Aviation Simulator, Gym and Film and TV Studios.
BNU based at Pinewood Studios
Our teaching base at Pinewood Studios helps give you the opportunity to learn the skills and knowledge you’ll need for your future, all whilst studying right in the heart of the famous creative hub. Whether you are looking to explore animation or get hands-on with hair and make-up, you could benefit from doing it all at our exciting teaching base.
Intakes
- Jan
- Oct
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Throughout your time with us we’ll support you on the route to your chosen career. We’ll help you to develop crucial skills, encouraging you to become enterprising, employable and good leaders. Our Careers and Employability Team also help you find employment after graduation.
After studying at BNU, you’ll be set up for success and ready to work on major productions anywhere in the world. Our MA Wigs, Hair and Make-up for Fashion and the Arts can prepare you for a range of different job roles, such as;
Producing wigs and designs for shop window installations.
Working on projects for film and television
Working in theatre
Working on runway or editorial work for the fashion industries.
Working for a wig making firm
Makeup artist
Hairdresser/Chief hairdresser
Hair Supervisor
Wig Supervisor
PSW Opportunity
- 2 Years PSW is applicable after completing a minimum duration of 9 months course (like- Undergraduate, Postgraduate Level)
- 3 Years PSW is applicable after completing PhD level courses.
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements
We require successful completion of a Bachelor degree with an overall pass or above from a UK NARIC-recognised institution.
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve the grades listed above. Otherwise, they must demonstrate that they have the equivalent of grade C/4 at GCSE.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
To study at BNU applicants must demonstrate they have sufficient English language ability to be able to succeed prior to their enrolment. This is typically evidenced through completion of a GCSE, level 2 and or by an equivalent programme from a majority English speaking country.
Any student who has studied in a non-majority English speaking country will typically be asked to complete an additional qualification testing English language ability (speaking, listening, reading & writing). Bucks New University accepts the following English language tests in addition to GCSE:
Language Test - General Postgraduate Requirement*
IELTS Academic / IELTS for UKVI - 6.5 (6.0)
Pearson Test of English - 50 (42)
TOEFL iBT - 72 overall - 17 in Listening, 17 in Writing, 20 in Speaking, 18 in Reading
Postgraduate Entry Requirements
Academic entry requirements
We require successful completion of a Bachelor degree with an overall pass or above from a UK NARIC-recognised institution.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
English language requirements
Students are not required to provide an English Certificate if they achieve a score of 65% or above on the English Language subject of their a Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC) / Standard 12.
Mathematics entry requirements
Students need the equivalent of GCSE Mathematics grade C/4.
To apply for the MPhil, or the MPhil with the chance to transfer to the PhD, you should have:
An Honours degree of 2:1 or above in a relevant subject from a UK university, or
A qualification which we recognise as being equivalent, such as an Honours degree awarded overseas.
To apply directly for the PhD, you should have:
A Masters degree awarded by a UK university, or
A Masters degree from a university overseas which is appropriate for the research you'd like to do, and which included training in research and the delivery of a research project.
If you don't meet the entry criteria, we could still consider you for a place. We’ll take into account the nature and scope of the work you’d like to do and might ask you for evidence of:
Professional experience
Appropriate research or professional experience at a postgraduate level
Publications
Written reports.
You should present this evidence and any supporting documentation along with your application.
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Masters/PG Degree
- Duration: 01 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
19450 GBP
Average Cost of Living: 13632 GBP /year
Application Fee: N/A
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