Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen Bachelor of Arts (with Honours) - BA (Hons)

Hair, Make-Up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen BA (Hons) is specifically designed to provide you with a varied practical skills-set to prepare you for a career within the make-up and special effects sector of the ever-growing creative industries. With a placement opportunity and a focus on the etiquettes of industry environments, the course has a strong employability focus. Alongside practical and employability skills, the programme provides historical and cultural academic contextualisation of hair, make-up and prosthetics across a range of stage and screen contexts. Other highlights include:

* A range of teaching and learning deliveries from practical workshops to interactive small group seminars.

* Opportunity to by taught by a team of both industry experts and published academic researchers.

* Gain actual industry experience and put what you have learnt into practice via a work placement element to the course.

* Be taught in specially designed spaces with industry standard facilities to prepare you for a career working in the make-up, hair and prosthetics sectors of the creative industries.

Our Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics for Stage and Screen has been successful in the 2026 Guardian University Guide as part of the Fine Art subject grouping:

Ranked 16th for Satisfied with Feedback for Fine Art\*

Why choose the University of Northampton?

At the University of Northampton, you’ll benefit from a supportive, career-focused experience designed to help you succeed.

Personalised learning

Study in small groups led by expert academics, with dedicated one-to-one support. Our close-knit community ensures you receive individual guidance while being challenged to achieve your best.

Built for your future

Whatever your goals, we’ll help you get there. You’ll develop valuable skills, discover your strengths, and gain real-world experience - so you’re ready to stand out when applying for jobs or further study.

Guaranteed accommodation

We guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time first-year students who apply and accept their offer by June 2027\*\*.

Exceptional student benefits

You’ll receive a brand-new laptop at no additional cost\*\*\*, and all essential textbooks are available through our library - helping you save money throughout your studies.

A modern campus experience

Study at our student-led purpose-built Waterside Campus, designed to provide an inspiring and dynamic environment for learning and student life. Visit us at an Open Day to see it for yourself.

The Northampton Employment Promise

We’re confident you’ll graduate ready to launch your career. If you’re not in employment within six months, you’ll receive dedicated support from a Careers Development Consultant. If you’re still seeking opportunities after that, we’ll offer you a paid internship.

✱ Data taken from the 2026 Guardian University Guide Fine Art Subject table, filtered by Satisfied with Feedback.\
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✱✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information