Special Effects and Make-Up

Are Special Effects and Make-up courses accredited and/or recognised by a professional body?

Special Effects and Make-up courses are accredited and approved by the University of Bolton. Once you have completed the course you will achieve a highly recognised qualification that will enable you to progress to a career in the creative industries, Postgraduate education, and careers such as prosthetics, TV and Film, production, theatre, sculpture, pop-maker, graphic designer, marketing and advertising, teaching, interior designer, product design, branding and packaging, giftware, homeware, designer, maker or craftsperson, illustration, fashion designer, self-employed, design consultant, animation, editorial design, stylist, blogger and many more.

If you have any other enquiries relating to this you can contact the Electrical and Electronic Engineering Team to discuss, their contact details can be found at the bottom of the specific course page by searching the Special Effects and Make-Up subject area.

You can also chat with our staff directly every Wednesday from 2 pm - 4 pm and periodically throughout the working week.

Alternatively, chat with our current students who will be able to share this information with you and any other course-related queries.

Or book onto one of our Open Days or Course Advice Days to find out more and speak with the team.

At the University of Bolton, we understand our students have different requirements and we pride ourselves on the positive and supportive learning environment we provide. Being voted No. 1 for Student Satisfaction for the past three years (Complete University Guide, North West) is a testament to our approach.

We are proud of our work on-campus to ensure our students can enjoy #UniAsItShouldBe, COVID-secure.