MA Wigs, Hair and Make-up for Fashion and the Arts

at Bucks New University

Year 1 Modules
 

• Dissertation
• Wig making: Technical skills and construction
• Avant-Garde Hair and Make-up Design
• Professional Practice
• Final Major Project

Applicants who wish to apply should have one of the following qualifications or skills: A BA Hons degree in Hair and Make-up (minimum 2:2 and above) A level 5 qualification such as a HND in a relevant discipline (Merit or higher) with a minimum 2 years’ experience working in industry. Minimum of 5 years industry experience in theatre, fashion, film, television.
 

Applicants should have good knowledge of wig and hair dressing, and makeup techniques. Applications are welcome from those who may not possess formal entry qualifications, mature students, or with qualifications different to those listed but who possess industry experience. For applicants who show potential at interview, but who may not meet all the requirements for entry, will be required to undertake a short summer bridging course to improve technical knowledge; as well as an academic writing exercise to develop research skills.

Home and EU, Academic Year

£18,500 per year

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