Unlock your creativity and transform your passion into a career with our two-year Higher National Diploma in Make-Up & Hair Artistry. This dynamic programme equips you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to thrive in the fast-paced world of professional make-up and hair design.
Why choose this course?
Our HND in Make-Up & Hair Artistry is built around the demands of today’s creative industries, combining cutting-edge techniques with the lifelong skills you need to succeed in an ever-evolving profession.
- Industry-relevant skills – Master the technical and creative expertise that employers and clients are looking for.
- Professional growth – Build critical thinking, decision-making and personal responsibility to enhance your career prospects.
- Immersive learning experience – Experience a blend of practical, hands-on training and analytical study to sharpen your artistry and business knowledge.
- Clear progression route – On successful completion, you’ll have the opportunity to progress to a one-year top-up programme, leading to a full BA (Hons) degree..
What you will learn
You will develop a critical understanding of the underlying concepts, principles, methodologies and skills of key areas including:
- all main aspects of make-up, special effects and hair/wig design for use in a wide range of performance and media settings
- technical skills in the field of prosthetics
- the impact on the industry of current developments and changes in technology
- environmental and sustainable design
- working with clients in Theatre, TV, Film and Media settings
- preparing for university level study or employment
The Level 5 modules prepare students to move on to specific areas of Make-Up and Hair Artistry at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making.
By the end of Level 5, you will have a sound understanding of the principles in your specialist area of study and how to apply those principles more widely in the business world.
Two A Levels in a Media or Art based subject or equivalent Level 3 qualification, plus a portfolio of creative work.
Please note: A risk assessment is required for those who are pregnant or suffer from asthma.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma will allow you to progress to university level study or into employment.
At the end of each unit, there is a summative practical assessment and hand in of research project associated with the brief. All work for each summative assessment will be professionally photographed and you will have a one-to-one tutorial on completed work.
The tuition fee stated is per year and may increase in following years. Please be aware that there may be additional costs for equipment and educational visits. This information will be provided at interview.
Student loans and financial support
Full-time and Part-time students from the UK/EU who are studying for a Higher Education course can apply to the Student Loans Company (www.slc.co.uk) for a Tuition Fee Loan for the full amount (this will be paid directly to the College). Additionally, Full-time UK-only students can apply for a Maintenance Loan (to cover living costs). The Government have also introduced the Maintenance Loans to Part-time students. Evidence of an approved loan must be provided at enrolment in the form of the Payment Advice letter provided by the Student Loans Company. Further details of how to apply for a Student Loan can be found at www.direct.gov.uk/studentfinance.
Other payment methods
If you are not eligible for financial support you will need to pay for the course privately which could include a contribution from your employer. For more information, visit: Finance, Loans and Accommodation
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HE full-time courses
Applications should be made via UCAS at www.ucas.com quoting our UCAS College code E32 – until Clearing is entered on 30 June. After this date If you haven’t started a UCAS application yet, and only want to apply to this College, you can apply direct at www.oscuc.ac.uk. and we will process a UCAS application on your behalf. If you have any outstanding queries, please contact our Client Services team on 01737 788444, or email: clientservices@esc.ac.uk.
HE part-time courses
Applications should be made direct at www.oscuc.ac.uk.
STEP INSIDE THE DEPARTMENT
Take a look at the fantastic facilities in our Hair & Beauty department – from modern salons and professional make-up studios to luxurious spa facilities designed to give you real industry experience.
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