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BA (Hons) Special Make-up Effects for Film and Television

ProgramOfficial Program Page

Program snapshot

Admissions

No PrescreenNo AuditionNo InterviewPortfolio RequiredUniversity App Required

Training

Covers prosthetics, character make-up, face scanning, digital and traditional sculpting, mould-making, prosthetic casting, hair punching and wig-making, and special make-up effects application

Part of Film + FX North alongside Film and Television Production, Modelmaking and Creature Effects, and Visual Effects, with shared cross-subject live-brief projects

Programme led by Jessica Hindle (Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor) and Natalie Woods (Senior Lecturer and Film + FX North Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator)

Professional Development

Neill Gorton, multi-award-winning artist and founder of Millennium FX, is Visiting Professor for Film + FX North

Nick Dudman, BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated prosthetic and make-up effects designer, received a Doctorate of Innovation from the University in 2022

Graduates have worked on productions including Masters of the Universe (2026), Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power Season 2, Napoleon (2023), Ackley Bridge, and Coronation Street

School info

Snapshot

Continuation

60%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£17,500

overseas students · 2026-2027

Scholarship · greatermanchester.ac.uk Discover Uni

Program info updated Sep 18, 1:20 PM

Program Highlights

Training

Covers prosthetics, character make-up, face scanning, digital and traditional sculpting, mould-making, prosthetic casting, hair punching and wig-making, and special make-up effects application

Part of Film + FX North alongside Film and Television Production, Modelmaking and Creature Effects, and Visual Effects, with shared cross-subject live-brief projects

Programme led by Jessica Hindle (Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor) and Natalie Woods (Senior Lecturer and Film + FX North Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator)

Professional Development

Neill Gorton, multi-award-winning artist and founder of Millennium FX, is Visiting Professor for Film + FX North

Nick Dudman, BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated prosthetic and make-up effects designer, received a Doctorate of Innovation from the University in 2022

Graduates have worked on productions including Masters of the Universe (2026), Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power Season 2, Napoleon (2023), Ackley Bridge, and Coronation Street

Program Highlights

Training

Covers prosthetics, character make-up, face scanning, digital and traditional sculpting, mould-making, prosthetic casting, hair punching and wig-making, and special make-up effects application

Part of Film + FX North alongside Film and Television Production, Modelmaking and Creature Effects, and Visual Effects, with shared cross-subject live-brief projects

Programme led by Jessica Hindle (Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor) and Natalie Woods (Senior Lecturer and Film + FX North Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator)

Professional Development

Neill Gorton, multi-award-winning artist and founder of Millennium FX, is Visiting Professor for Film + FX North

Nick Dudman, BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated prosthetic and make-up effects designer, received a Doctorate of Innovation from the University in 2022

Graduates have worked on productions including Masters of the Universe (2026), Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power Season 2, Napoleon (2023), Ackley Bridge, and Coronation Street

Key Info

Enrollment Term

Fall 2027

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Fee

UCAS Fee

£28.95

Deadline

UCAS Equal ConsiderationJan 13, 2027

2027 Entry Deadline For All Undergraduate Courses Except Those With A 15 October Deadline 475546 · ucas.com

Portfolio Requirements

These requirements are from the Fall 2026 entry cycle. Fall 2027 requirements are typically posted between August and October and usually change only slightly — confirm on the official source before submitting.

Portfolio (Required)

Portfolio of appropriate work, presented at a portfolio review where applicants demonstrate their experience, including recent effects-related or project-based work

2026 27 · greatermanchester.ac.uk

Good to Know

Application Process

Apply through UCAS or use UGM direct application for a single course; do not submit both routes in the same cycle.

What's The Process

Audition Process

Applicants are required to provide a portfolio of appropriate work (recent effects-related or project-based work) and attend a portfolio review to present their work and demonstrate their experience

Special consideration is given to applicants without standard qualifications who have a strong portfolio

School info

Snapshot

Continuation

60%

1 yr after entry

Enrollment

12.6K

Earnings

£24k

5yr after

Costs & aid

Home tuition & fees

£9,535

Home students · 2026-2027

International tuition & fees

£17,500

overseas students · 2026-2027

Scholarship · greatermanchester.ac.uk Discover Uni

Training

Covers prosthetics, character make-up, face scanning, digital and traditional sculpting, mould-making, prosthetic casting, hair punching and wig-making, and special make-up effects application

Part of Film + FX North alongside Film and Television Production, Modelmaking and Creature Effects, and Visual Effects, with shared cross-subject live-brief projects

Programme led by Jessica Hindle (Programme Leader and Admissions Tutor) and Natalie Woods (Senior Lecturer and Film + FX North Knowledge Exchange Co-ordinator)

Professional Development

Neill Gorton, multi-award-winning artist and founder of Millennium FX, is Visiting Professor for Film + FX North

Nick Dudman, BAFTA-winning and Oscar-nominated prosthetic and make-up effects designer, received a Doctorate of Innovation from the University in 2022

Graduates have worked on productions including Masters of the Universe (2026), Amazon Prime's The Rings of Power Season 2, Napoleon (2023), Ackley Bridge, and Coronation Street

Updated Sep 18, 1:20 PM