4Dec
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University College Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
OVERVIEW Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your passion into a successful career with our hair and make-up business management course. This course is designed to give you diverse, technical and transferrable skills, all while developing your understanding of essential business and management principles. You will not only master the art of hair and make-up, but also gain the entrepreneurial acumen you will need to be competitive within the creative industries. Training in our state-of-the-art studios, you will explore various industry settings, including film, TV, fashion, commercial and education, and have the opportunity to tailor your career pathway through optional modules. You will learn industry-relevant techniques and develop a solid understanding of underpinning theoretical concepts associated with business and management. There is also emphasis on portfolio development tailored towards a chosen specialism, ensuring you stand out from others. WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?
- EXPERT TEACHING – With a wealth of industry experience and knowledge, the teaching team are experts within their field. Our continuous engagment with the industry enables us to ensure that the curriculum is up-to-date and reflective of the most recent trends
- INDUSTRY LINKS – Our strong industry links provide you with opportunities to undertake invaluable work placements and engage in guest speaker events so you have real insight into career prospects
- PRACTICAL APPLICATION – Develop your technical skill set while working within our cutting-edge, purpose-built studios on campus
- DIVERSE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES – Studying this degree course will open doors to a wide range of graduate job roles, with the hair and make-up related sector. These include studio, or salon manager, creative director, lecturer/ trainer and supervisor roles within theatre, film and TV
- Specialist Hair and Make-up Studios – Step into our cutting-edge Hair and Make-Up studios, where creativity meets professionalism. Fully equipped with top-tier tools, stations, and products, our studios are designed to inspire and support students as they master the latest industry techniques and build their practical expertise in a real-world environment.
- Editorial Suite – Elevate your portfolio with our state-of-the-art Editorial Suite! Here, learners have access to premium photography equipment, perfect for capturing and showcasing creative work in professional-grade quality.
- Digital Hub – With access to industry-leading software like Adobe Creative Cloud and ZBrush, this space empowers students to bring their digital visions to life and sharpen their skills in cutting-edge design technology.
- Marketing Executive
- Studio or salon owner/manager
- Creative/ artistic director
- Lecturer in hair, make-up and special effects
- Supervisor within theatre, film and TV
- Head of department within theatre, film and TV
Modules
Year 1 - Design Conceptualisation and Planning, Professional Practice in Hair and Make-up Artistry, Barbering and Styling Techniques, Career Pathways and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Ideation of Beauty, and Character Effects. Year 2 - Core modules include Core Modules Creative Content Production, Collaborative Project, Creative Industries Business Management, Holistic Character Creation, The Social Media Specialist and Essential HR Skills, in addition to one of the following options: Signature Style or Advanced Period Hair, Wigs and Make-up.
Assessment method
Example of a typical teaching week: Small group teaching – 8 – 10 hours, Large group teaching – 3 - 4 hours, Tutorials – 1 – 2 hours You will also need to commit around 20 hours per week for individual study time. Assessment Estimated breakdown of assessment for this course: Coursework – 70%, Practical assessment – 30%, Written exams - 0%. The demonstration of practical ability will be assessed through a range of coursework and practical assessment methods. Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2021-2024.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- W451
- Institution code:
- B35
- Campus name:
- University College Birmingham
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - D: 0 credits M: 0 credits P: 45 credits
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - Pass (C and above)
Please note: To access this programme you are required to have studied a related subject area, this can include hairdressing, media and theatrical make-up programmes. If you have not studied a related subject, you may still be considered, however you must attend an interview so that we can assess your previous experience in relation to the course content. If you are unsure, please contact Chelsey Mallett ([email protected]) as head of department for Creative Industries.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Interview is only required if you have not studied a subject-related programme
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge English Advanced | Level B2 | FdA/FdSc - Minimum 160 with no less than 150 in any skill |
| IELTS (Academic) | FdA/FdSc - Overall score of 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in each component | |
| Institution's Own Test | FdA/FdSc - Overall score of B2- with no less than B1+ in in each component |
To apply for all undergraduate degrees, if your first language is not English, you will need to sit an approved test in English.
UCB English Language Requirements
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Republic of Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| EU | £19750 | Year 1 |
| International | £19750 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
UK:
If you are a UK student enrolling on a Foundation Degree or a BA/BSc at University College Birmingham, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250. A half year tuition fee is £4625.
This is a yearly fee, and will increase with inflation in subsequent years (in line with the government’s permitted rise).
If you are an English student studying your first higher education qualification, you can apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Loans Company. You will not start repaying this loan until you leave the course and are earning over £25,000 a year.
If you live in Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland, you should apply to Student Finance Wales, Student Finance Northern Ireland, or SAAS. The loans and grants available to you will differ from those available from Student Finance England.
UCB does not charge for 24 or 48 week placements.
More information about UK Fees please go to our website here -
https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/undergraduate-fees/
EU and International:
More information about International Fees please go to our website here -https://www.ucb.ac.uk/study/fees-and-funding/international-tuition-fees/
Provider information
University College Birmingham
Summer Row
Birmingham
B3 1JB