The MA Make-up and Hair Design Futures at Southampton Solent University is your gateway to shaping the future of beauty and corporeal identity. You will delve into how technological innovation and evolving lifestyles are creating new frontiers for self-expression, exploring speculative fictions, prosthetic design, and advanced hair technologies. This postgraduate degree is for ambitious creatives who want to critically engage with the aesthetics of tomorrow, pushing boundaries in areas like creature design and gender politics. You will develop a deep understanding of visual culture and its role in defining contemporary and future ideals.
This full-time, on-campus Master's degree is typically studied over one year, immersing you in practical application and critical theory. You will explore the body as a material and social interface, and undertake a significant Master's Project or Dissertation to showcase your unique vision. Throughout your studies, you will benefit from industry-standard facilities and guest lectures from leading professionals in fashion, film, and beauty. You will graduate with a portfolio of work, enhanced creative application skills, and the potential for industry collaborations and work placements, preparing you for a dynamic career in the creative industries.