Makeup Course Funding
Although new applications for PDCL have closed, there may be other make-up course funding options for you to pursue.
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Funding options
On 25 January 2019, the Education and Skills Funding Agency closed its Professional and Career Development Load (PCDL) to new borrowers. (Existing borrowers are not affected by the closure of this scheme.)
We are currently investigating other funding options and will update this page as soon as we have more information to share. In the meantime, you may find Screenskills and the Prince’s Trust worth pursuing. Our 2 year makeup course is also eligible for a Bafta scholarship. If you would like to apply for this please contact us for more information.
Makeup and Hair Diploma Courses
2 Year
Makeup & Hair
BTEC Level 3 Diploma
Our most thorough training to prepare you for a career as an artist in TV, film, stage and fashion.
7 Month
MakeUp & Hair
ITEC Level 3 Diploma
The ideal course for those wanting to change career or work round family commitments.
1 Year
Haird & Barbering
VTCT Level 2 Diploma
An intensive course taught by Toni & Guy trained tutors to complete your training as a versatile artist.
HND Level 5 Diploma
Performing Arts- Make-up
This course is an optional 1-year extension of the 2-Year BTEC Make-up & Hair Course.
Paid Work Opportunities
There are many opportunities for you to be selected as a trainee to work on productions while you study at Brushstroke. This is usually paid work while you gather valuable on-set experience. For example, our tutors often select their assistants from students they meet at Brushstroke. Obviously we can’t guarantee this work but it does offer you a source of income. See our student achievements.
Brushstroke Promotions
From time to time, we feature promotions and different payment options – you’ll find details of these on individual course pages (under Checklist).
Methods of Payment
We accept payment of the course fees in instalments using the following methods: Bacs, cheque, bankers draft and debit/credit card. Please see individual course pages for further details.
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Our Tutors
Proper professional training from our tutors will set you on the road to becoming a skilled makeup artist.
Leaving School?
Leaving school at 16 means you can train as a makeup artist with Brushstroke.
Changing Career?
Changing career to become a makeup artist is within your reach – with Brushstroke training behind you.
Film, TV & Stage
There are endless options for makeup artists working in film and TV, from Sci-fi movie sets, to West End shows and soaps.