If you’re considering a degree or higher-level course here at York College University Centre, this is the perfect place to find out where our programmes could lead. If you’ve completed a higher education course at York College previously, we’d love to hear about your journey since graduation.
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Lisa received the Best Make Up and Hair Design BAFTA for her work on the ITV hit drama The Long Shadow, which told the story of the police’s five-year search for Yorkshire Ripper Peter Sutcliffe.
The BAFTA TV awards were televised by BBC One in a show hosted by comedians Rob Beckett and Romesh Ranganathan at London’s Royal Festival Hall.
Lisa was one of the first students to enrol on York College’s Media Make-Up course when it was run by Yorkshire Television at the time.
She has since worked as a Hair and Make-up Designer in the industry for 24 years and won the award at the age of 53 following her first-ever BAFTA nomination.
BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
Nadia, who studied Media Make-up with the College from 2004 to 2006, scooped the Best Makeup & Hairstyling gong at the 96th Academy Awards Ceremony.
It was in recognition of her work as Makeup, Hair and Prosthetics Designer on the movie Poor Things, for which she also won a BAFTA last month.
Nadia has always maintained close links with her former education provider, where she was a classmate of current York College University Centre BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design Programme Lead Sharon Barrington.
She has previously expressed her pride at being a former student and sent a video message of support to students during the Covid Lockdown.
Nadia is now intending to visit campus when her busy schedule permits.
BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
“I’d always had a passion for make-up and art, so I decided to pursue a media make-up degree to explore my creativity. I chose to study at York College University Centre despite the commute, as it offered a degree that covered all disciplines, including wig work.
My experience at York College University Centre has been amazing. I’ve learned so many skills that I never would have thought I’d learn and my tutors were great; they always took time to support me.
Studying at York College University Centre provided me with lots of contacts and industry knowledge, and I’m now using the skills I’ve learned as a make-up artist for TV and film.”
BA (Hons) Media Make-up, Special Effects & Hair Design
“I’d come from a journalistic background and wanted a fresh start, so I decided to pursue a career in counselling. I was interested in the counselling route because I thought I was a good listener, but when I started the course, I realised I knew nothing. Studying has made me a much better listener and it’s made me a better person; I’m more mindful of myself and others.
I chose to study at York College University Centre as it offered well respected counselling qualifications at various levels. The course offer and quality was amazing. My tutors were fantastically supportive and helpful, and the University Centre space was a great resource.
My experience at York College University Centre was amazing. It was challenging but I’ve learnt so much and grown as a person. This is the most special graduation I’ve attended and I there’s no greater triumph than being able to attend today’s ceremony.
Since graduation, I’ve gained employment as a counsellor at Disability Plus, helping to counsel others with cerebral palsy like myself.”
SEG Level 4 Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling
“I’d studied a Level 3 course at College previously so I knew that York College offered fantastic tutors and a nice atmosphere, so it seemed like a great next step to study at the University Centre.
York College offers specialist facilities such as the cybersecurity lab, which really enhances student learning. Studying at York College University Centre felt more personal than a larger university environment, and I can’t recommend it highly enough.
I’m now planning on further study and will be progressing to York St John University to study a computer science related degree. In the future I’d like a career in either the computer science or cybersecurity industries.”
FD Digital Technologies (Cybersecurity)
