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Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair and Media Make-Up Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessGood2022see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

The purpose of this qualification is to develop your skills as a professional make-up artist working with performers to a high level of occupational ability, to enable you to provide hair and make-up services in the media, theatre, performing arts, fashion and photographic industries.

What you need to get on

Level 2 in Beauty Therapy or Level 2 in Media make up

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Wigan

Who else teaches this exact qualification

Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.