Explore UAL Short Courses at London College of Fashion

Hair and Makeup Short Courses

Learn the skills to become an innovative and professional make up artist with our range of short courses. From understanding undertones and complexions, to creating prosthetics or high-fashion and editorial looks, courses welcome all skill levels and abilities. We also offer makeup courses for teenagers, providing a perfect starting point for young aspiring artists.

Experience student life on campus at London College of Fashion, located at East Bank; the UK’s newest cultural hub for innovation, creativity, and learning at the heart of Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in Stratford.

UAL short courses come in range of study options, from one evening per week, weekends-only or across one to several weeks. Join us for Spring School 2026 to kickstart your creative journey.

Discover your creative passion, learn a new skill or develop your knowledge
Learn from our expert tutors, all practitioners in their own right
Study at London College of Fashion in the UK's newest cultural hub
Gain hands-on experience in our state-of-the-art professional makeup studios
Meet like-minded students from all over the world
Earn a digital badge to display on your CV or portfolio, and a certificate of completion

If you need help finding the right course please do not hesitate to get in touch. Our Customer Service Team Coordinator is available to answer specific questions: ualshortcourses@arts.ac.uk

Fashion styling and make up

The Complete Makeup Artist Short Course

£4450

A practical and industry focused intensive course that covers the foundations of makeup artistry, designed for aspiring artists. You will learn the professional skills required to become an innovative and in-demand makeup artist in the creative

Dates - 16 January 2027 to 20 March 2027
Schedule - Saturdays

Fashion styling and make up

Foundational Makeup Artistry for 16 to 18 Year Olds Short Course

£1320

Master makeup techniques. Learn basic application, facial anatomy, colour theory, and create diverse looks. Course for 16 to 18 year olds.

Dates - 13 July 2026 to 17 July 2026
Schedule - Monday to Friday

Fashion styling and make up

Makeup Workshop Short Course

£280

Practice applying your own makeup. Create day and evening looks suited to your features, face shape and skin tone. Gain confidence with hands-on practice using MAC makeup and provided brushes.

Dates - 2 April 2026 to 2 April 2026
Schedule - Thursday

Fashion styling and make up

Introduction to Professional Makeup Short Course

£940

Learn essential makeup techniques and explore a career as a professional makeup artist. Create flawless styles and discover industry insights.

Dates - 25 April 2026 to 6 June 2026
Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May)

Fashion styling and make up

Makeup and Special Effects Techniques Short Course

£850

Gain a practical overview of makeup techniques and an introduction to special effects makeup in this 5-week evening course at London College of Fashion.

Dates - 14 April 2026 to 12 May 2026
Schedule - Tuesdays

Fashion styling and make up

The Complete Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV Short Course

£2200

Explore the key techniques needed to create SFX makeup looks. Gain insight into the key skills required to thrive in the film, TV, theatre and performance industries.

Dates - 18 April 2026 to 4 July 2026
Schedule - Saturdays (No class on 2 & 23 May)

Fashion styling and make up

Prosthetics for Cinema and TV Short Course

£880

Learn to create two-part polyurethane moulds for silicone prosthetics. Hands-on course covering material handling, mould making, and appliance creation.

Dates - 8 April 2026 to 8 April 2026
Schedule - Wednesday

Fashion styling and make up

Beginners Makeup Tutorial Step by Step Short Course

£490

Learn how to apply your own makeup and explore a range of techniques. Discover how to create different makeup looks from natural day makeup to event makeup.

Dates - 15 April 2026 to 13 May 2026
Schedule - Wednesdays

Zoe Fidgeon, makeup artist, in the LCF makeup studios.

Becoming a makeup artist and building a business with a short course

We speak to Zoe Fidgeon, a former short course student who has become a professional makeup artist and now runs her own bridal makeup business. She shares how the short course helped her get there.
Image: Sam Walker, Makeup Workshop at London College of Fashion | Abdulrahman Mohammed, UAL Short Courses

Elevate your makeup skills with a creative short course at London College of Fashion

Professional makeup artist Sam Walker tells us about her exciting career in the makeup industry and what students can expect from her makeup courses at London College of Fashion.
Image: Zoe Fidgeon

Discover the art of professional makeup with a short course

Zoe Fidgeon tells us about her experience on our Introduction to Professional Makeup Short Course at London College of Fashion.
Special Effects Makeup with tutor, Jennifer Drew

We visited Jennifer Drew's studio to talk all about Special Effects Makeup. Jennifer is a professional makeup artisit specialising in prosthetics, makeup, SFX, wigs and props and she teaches our Special Effects Makeup for Film and TV Short Courses for adults and teenagers. She is an expert in character design, making and application of prosthetic appliances, wig design, pastiche, prop design and hairdressing. She's worked in multiple projects spanning from film, TV, theatre and fashion, working with leading industry companies, artists and designers.