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Diploma of Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up

Swansea, United Kingdom
1 year
English
On campus
Diploma

About the program

Full-time one-year Level 3 course at Gower College Swansea in theatrical, Special effects, Hair and media make-up, Covering hair and make-up for media and theatre.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop disciplinary knowledge and research literacy in Theatrical
Special Effects
Hair and Media Make-up. Apply critical thinking
Clear communication
And relevant practical or analytical methods to further study or professional contexts.

Career outcomes

Employment in theatre and film
Level 4 qualification
University

Curriculum

One-year VTCT diploma covering airbrush
Camouflage
Media
Fashion and photographic make-up
Styling and fitting postiche
And applying prosthetic pieces and bald caps. Assessment is continuous across the year through practical observations
Written tests
Mood boards and journals. Students buy their own kit
Uniform and stationery.

Entry requirements

Academic

Minimum of three GCSEs grade C or above A Level 2 Hair and Media Make-up qualification Applicants whose first language is not English will need to have an ESOL Level 2 qualification .

Accepted academic background

GCSEs (or international equivalent) or a related Level 2 qualification, Transcripts for the last 2 years, Online interview, Age 16+.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5

Other requirements

Interview required

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results.

How to apply

Review the relevant course entry requirements
Tuition fees and available intake. Complete the college international application form and submit it to international admissions. Include the documents requested for the course
Such as academic records
Identification and English proficiency evidence where required. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£23,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£2,000 GBP

Program details

Campus	Broadway Hair and Beauty Centre
Faculty or school	Beauty
Department	Department of Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair and Media Make-up
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
September 2027
Apply by
15 Jun 2027
214 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1 year.