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Senior lecturer

Alexandra Massie

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Lecturer in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

Hernam Najran

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Lecturer

Dan Frye

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International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

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Senior Lecturer

Michelle McDermott

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Lecturer

Chloe Bee

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Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

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History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

Other

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store on your computer in order for it to remember something about you at a later time.

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Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

Other

Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

Other

Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.

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Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

Other

Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…

Other

Department of Creative Industries

Our Department of Creative Industries covers an array of specialist courses in areas including hair, make-up and aesthetics, supported by excellent practical facilities including our state-of-the-art prosthetics studio and on-site aesthetics clinic.

Other

Lecturer

Jane Lumb

Other

Lecturer

Stacey Hall

Other

Head of Department for Creative Industries

Chelsey Mallett

News and insights

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up graduate working on new Disney film

A Specialist Hair and Make-up graduate who became a TV star for the incredible skills she honed on her degree is now working on a new Disney film.

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Prosthetics ace working with leading make-up artists after winning BBC show

A former prosthetics master's student is working with the world's leading make-up artists after winning BBC talent show Glow Up – Britain’s Next Make-Up Star.

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Nikhita targets film make-up career after body art wows childhood TV idol

She’s had her work featured in the national media and shared by one of her favourite childhood TV stars – now body art ace Nikhita Patel is eyeing an exciting future in the professional make-up industry.

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MA Tourism students are pop-up business entrepreneurs

MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration held an exhibition where they presented their pop-up tourism concepts for the island of Lanzarote as part of a live project.

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Prosthetics students create disaster scenarios for regional police training

A crime scene was brought to life when students from University College Birmingham were called on to assist West Midlands Police with their new approach to disaster training.

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UCB graduate returns to campus – to film a segment for ITV news

Around 25 years ago Mark Gough, award-winning journalist for ITV news, completed a cookery course for beginners at University College Birmingham. Today he has come full-circle, returning to campus to interview top students for a segment on prime-time ITV news.

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MA Culinary Arts Management students are pub entrepreneurs

Groups of Culinary Arts Management postgraduate students put together successful business plans for new pub concepts to be judged by a panel of industry professionals.

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Student Blog | Five films that inspire and motivate you to study

Sometimes you are just in need of something to relight your fire and drive. Here are some films that show us what ambition, motivation and perseverance can achieve.

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Specialist make-up student shares experiences with Prince and Princess of Wales

A University College Birmingham student aspiring to make her mark in the TV and film industry had the incredible opportunity to share her story – and play darts – with the Prince and Princess of Wales at a special event…

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UCB students ensure Tourism Symposium is the place to be

More than 100 movers and shakers from the tourism industry shared insights into everything from festivals to film tourism when they met at UCB.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students showcase their skills!

Second year students in Specialist Hair and Media Make-up have been working towards their final exam for their Advanced Prosthetics and Casting module. The themes were Grimm's Fairytales and Planetary Evolution.

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Myth and magic created by Media Make-up

Mythical beasts and creatures of culture came to UCB as Specialist Hair and Media Make-up staged showcases to demonstrate their skills with prosthetics.

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Cheng's 'Penang Island Café' a contender for Launching People

A UCB student has recently uploaded her Facebook video application for a chance to work with Gizzi Erskine, a pop-up chef and Sunday Times cook, on the upcoming television show Launching People.

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Creature creations come to life

Fantastic creations and nightmarish creatures invaded UCB as Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students held exhibitions to showcase their prosthetics techniques.

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Postgraduate students are consultants for the Lanzarote Tourist Board

Postgraduate Tourism students studying MA Tourism Destination Management and MA International Tourism Business Administration travelled to Lanzarote as part of their Live Project module.

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Public art now on display in McIntyre House

McIntyre House now houses two major pieces of public art by renowned sculptor Lorenzo Quinn, son of the late international film star Anthony.

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Students on set for Nativity 3

Two UCB students have recently had the opportunity to work on the film set of the highly-anticipated 'Nativity 3: Dude, Where's My Donkey?'.

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Student entrepreneurs could win £10,000

Are you a student or a recent graduate entrepreneur? Film a 60 second pitch of your business idea and you could win £10,000 to invest in your business.

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Alex Wathey

Having worked on top shows like Game of Thrones and Doctor Who, lecturer Alex discusses how our course will help you follow in her footsteps.

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Classical cuisine mixed with a modern approach is a recipe for success

The MA Culinary Arts Management programme targets those seeking to develop a professional career within the culinary environment of the hospitality industry.

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Postgraduate students reveal their entrepreneurial skills

Students on UCB’s MA Culinary Arts Management course combined their creative thinking and business acumen to present their ideas for a new pub business to a panel of industry professionals.

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UCB alumni Vuly opens her own hotel in The Maldives

MA Marketing Management for Events, Hospitality and Tourism alumni Vuly Nazim has opened up her own beachfront boutique hotel in Hulhumalé in The Maldives.

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Special Hair and Media Makeup students can meet the experts

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up students can find out about exciting career opportunities at a special employability day on Friday, February 17.

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Darcie loves "freaking people out" with eerily realistic face paint

A talented student from UCB is making the news for her love of "freaking people out" with eerily realistic face paint.

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UCB alumni Robert makes small food business prosper

MA Culinary Arts Management alumni Robert Popham is set for success as a technical manager and development chef, and speaks to us about his time at university, his career and how UCB helped him find his place within the food…

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New studios for specialist hair and media make-up students at Summer Row

Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree students are getting creative in their own dedicated studios in Summer Row. As part of UCB’s policy to upgrade and enhance teaching facilities, two fully-functional studios have been opened.

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Students given sneak preview of new Glow Up series at exclusive BBC event

Students were given an exclusive chance to view the first episode of the new series and meet some of its stars.

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Nicole is set for a culinary career back in Kenya

Nicole Muchene is an MA Culinary Arts Management student from Kenya. After completing her postgraduate qualification early next year, she plans to take the culinary management skills she has learned at UCB and share her knowledge and passion with young…

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Sian's Story

With a wealth of industry experience, Sian highlights that not only will you master the technical artistry needed for the industry, but you will also be equipped with the mentoring skills needed to lead teams and operate successfully

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 3

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

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UCB Business School delivers multi-million pound strategy for engineering firm

A group of students from the Business School at UCB delivered their pitch on the strategy for the CRUSER® project to the Executive team of Hayward Tyler Group after just 3-weeks of analysing the Global Engineering Group.

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Graduate Veronika’s photography firm in the frame for national wedding industry prize

A University College Birmingham graduate is in the frame for a national award after receiving recognition for her flourishing photography business.

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Meet the experts at Specialist Hair and Media Make-up Employability Day!

Top professionals from the world of hair and make-up will be coming to meet University College Birmingham students at an employability event next week.

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2023

In 2023, students and alumni won even more awards and even topped a Good Food Guide list, while our Restaurant at Birmingham College of Food made it big on the map of places to eat out in the region. Read…

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Blog | Our top 10 news stories of 2024

In 2024, our students and staff have been busy winning awards, launching community initiatives, working with experts, you name it, while our graduates have been out making their mark on the world. Read our bumper roundup.

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Former BBC wig makers will give Safiyyah a masterclass

Persistence has paid off for one lucky Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student as she prepares to start a placement working with two of the country's best known wig makers.

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Students support Whitworths on development of new vegan Protein By Nature range

University College Birmingham students have put their food training into action by supporting a top industry firm in the development of a new range of vegan products.

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James’ booming business ranked among Britain’s fastest-growing firms

Business keeps on booming for a University College Birmingham graduate whose firm has been ranked as one of the fastest-growing companies in the country.

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The search is on for the UK's hottest talent

Have you got a brilliant idea for a food product or a catering business?

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Enterprise Rent-A-Car hails UCB partnership as student applicant success grows

A leading international car rental firm has reported a rise in the number of University College Birmingham students progressing through their application process – thanks to a flourishing partnership with UCB.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 4

Make-up in Manhattan graduate Kari jets to New York, Stuart John Conran interview, new GTA's and REP Gala Summer Placement.

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Minnie overcomes lockdown challenges to mark first year of mobile catering business

A hospitality student from University College Birmingham has offered tips and encouragement for other budding business owners as her mobile catering firm approaches its first anniversary.

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New partnership to support with record international applications

University College Birmingham has partnered with a specialist firm to help ensure a smooth and speedy application process for new international students amid record levels of interest from overseas.

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Business soaring for Shehryar selling luxury holidays to star clients

Business has really taken off for an aviation graduate from University College Birmingham after netting a record commission through his firm selling luxury holidays to the rich and famous.

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Red carpet beckons for award-winning make-up artist

Student make-up artist Stephanie Harrison scooped a double award at one of the country’s top shows for beauty professionals.

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Specialist Hair and Media Make-up newsletter: Issue 2

We are excited to let you know about various activities, projects, talks and events that you can get involved with as a University College Birmingham alumni.

News and insights

Queens and zombies bag string of awards for UCB at national hair and make-up competition

Zombies, queens and mummies were among the stunning creations produced by budding hair and make-up artists from University College Birmingham as they bagged a string of awards at a national competition.

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SHMM GTA lands tour with "worldwide phenomenon" Dirty Dancing stage show

Hannah Forbes first came to UCB as a Level 2 student in 2009, before eventually progressing onto a degree in Specialist Hair & Media Make-up and finally becoming a Graduate Teaching Assistant with the University.

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There's no business like show business at SHMM's Employability Day

UCB’s Specialist Hair and Media Make-up course has drawn experts from across the country to deliver demonstrations, workshops, and trade secrets in a day-long event devoted to employability in the make-up and special FX industries.

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Working on Chitty Chitty Bang Bang - placement power at UCB

A flying car, a child catcher and a character called Truly Scrumptious – all in a day’s placement for our Specialist Hair and Media Make-up degree students.

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Make-up students to create ‘injuries’ for virtual reality sports therapy lessons

Undergraduates training to be specialist hair and media make-up artists at University College Birmingham will be helping sports therapy students gain their degrees by creating life-like injuries for virtual reality lessons filmed at a Birmingham sports ground.

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Super Steph to star in BBC talent show to find nation's best make-up artist

A super-talented and multi-award winning UCB Specialist Hair and Media Make-up student is to star in a new BBC talent show fronted by Stacey Dooley MBE.

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Cruise firm boss leads lineup of top business speakers at Future You conference and fair

Top professionals from the world of business, tourism and aviation will be sharing their expertise with University College Birmingham students at a conference on campus this month.

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Chips for charity! Maltings students launch fast food firm to fight homelessness

An enterprising group of students at University College Birmingham have been serving up fast food feasts during the coronavirus pandemic to help raise money for a local charity supporting homeless people in the city.

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Celebrity hair and make-up artist assisted by UCB students on hit BBC comedy

Celebrity hair and make-up artist Alyn Waterman was assisted by UCB students on a new hit BBC comedy, he has revealed ahead of his guest appearance at this week’s college open day.

Other

Senior lecturer

Alexandra Massie

Other

Lecturer in Hair, Make-up and Prosthetics

Hernam Najran

Other

Lecturer

Dan Frye

Other

International tuition fees

Find out more information about tuition fees, payment procedures and scholarships for international students at University College Birmingham.

Other

Senior Lecturer

Michelle McDermott

Other

Lecturer

Chloe Bee

Other

Schools

University College Birmingham comprises of four schools, which are responsible for delivering courses to students at all levels of study.

Other

History of University

With over 7,500 students on diverse courses, University College Birmingham is unrecognisable today from the small Victorian classes to which its origins can be traced.

Other

Cookie Policy

Cookies are small pieces of information that a website can store on your computer in order for it to remember something about you at a later time.

Other

Alumni

Welcome to graduate life. After working hard to get to this point, you are now automatically a member of the University College Birmingham Alumni network.

Other

Marks and Certificates

Whether you're a former student who needs to replace vital documents, or a current student who wants to know what you will receive when you complete your studies, you will find all the relevant information here.

Other

Bluebell Wood

Bluebell Wood is an informal, affordable eatery based in the heart of the community at Chelmsley Wood Shopping Centre, next door to Chelmsley Starters, our this purpose-built culinary school.

Other

Greater Birmingham & Solihull Institute of Technology

The Greater Birmingham & Solihull IoT specialises in Engineering and Manufacturing with a particular focus on higher technical education at Levels 4 and 5, with emphasis on STEM (science, technology engineering and maths) content.

Other

Business

University College Birmingham’s commitment to vocational education, from apprenticeships through to Master’s Degrees, means we actively promote engagement with business across a variety of platforms. We can support your industry through training and support, work placements and job opportunities –…

Other

Apply for an Apprenticeship | University College Birmingham

University College Birmingham offers people aged 16 and over exciting opportunities to learn skills for life while getting paid. From healthcare and business to culinary and construction, we are here to help you kick-start your career and it won't cost…

Other

Department of Creative Industries

Our Department of Creative Industries covers an array of specialist courses in areas including hair, make-up and aesthetics, supported by excellent practical facilities including our state-of-the-art prosthetics studio and on-site aesthetics clinic.

Other

Lecturer

Jane Lumb

Other

Lecturer

Stacey Hall

Other

Head of Department for Creative Industries

Chelsey Mallett