Course summary
The BA (Hons) Top-up Degree includes exciting modules designed to develop your skills and understanding to a professional standard. Using advanced techniques and processes you will have the opportunity to develop your own professional identity and dynamic portfolio, underpinned by an appreciation of media make-up culture and theory. Students have the opportunity to specialise in a particular make-up discipline and develop their skills in that area. As a result, successful students should expect to graduate from the course with a strong portfolio in their chosen field. Modules may include: • Advanced Materials and Techniques • Industry Directed Project • Final Major Project. In addition to our End of Year Degree Show, students fundraise to showcase their work to industry at events such as IMATS. Teaching and Assessment Our specialist staff have extensive knowledge of the industry, along with the experience and expertise to guide you as you develop your skill set. Assessment is continuous by means of coursework. You will complete written assignments, journals and design presentations, as well as undertaking regular practical projects. You will also attend lectures and workshops and develop your research skills. Progression Opportunities This course is highly respected within the media industry and successful students are equipped with the advanced skills required for a flourishing career. Our graduates have gone on to work on productions such as Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Dr Who, or to work for companies such as Madame Tussauds and the English National Opera.
Modules
Modules you will study may include:
- advanced materials and techniques
- Industry directed project
- Final Major Project
Assessment method
Our specialist staff have extensive knowledge of the industry, along with the experience and expertise to guide you as you develop your skill set. Assessment is continuous by means of coursework. You will complete written assignments, journals and design presentations, as well as undertaking regular practical projects. You will also attend lectures and workshops and develop your research skills.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W45B
- Institution code:
- B70
- Campus name:
- Taunton Campus
- Campus code:
- T
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
International students are required to apply through UCAS. For further details please contact the HE Admissions Team
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - Not accepted
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted
Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted
Scottish Higher - Not accepted
Applicants must have a Foundation Degree, HND or equivalent Level 5 qualification in an appropriate discipline with an average of 50% across all modules. Students also require 4 GCSE at grade 4-9 in English Language or recognied equivalent Level 2
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Portfolio
You will be advised on the content of your portfolio at the time of your interview invitation
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Taunton Campus
Wellington Road
Taunton
TA1 5AX