Program Overview

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INTRODUCTION TO HAIR AND BEAUTY

Overview

This introductory course is designed for those who are unsure where to begin in the hair, beauty, or make-up industry. It provides a stepping stone to explore your passion and see if this path is right for you.

Course Details

Level

Level 1

Duration

1 year full-time

Placement

Opportunities available

Entry

September

Fees

View Fees

Department

Department of Creative Industries

Course Breakdown

Topics You Will Study

• Basic manicure
• Basic pedicure
• Skincare
• Face painting
• Hair styling
• Shampooing and conditioning

You will also have an individual study programme to help you build the skills and experience you need to progress onto higher education or gain employment.

Maths and English

To help you secure your dream career, you will also continue developing your maths and English skills alongside your full-time course. If you haven’t achieved GCSE grade 4/C in English and maths at age 16, you will continue to study these through resits or taking Functional Skills at an appropriate level.

How Maths Will Support Your Career

• Ratios are very important, for example when mixing hair dye.
• Basic addition and subtraction are important in calculating the costs of equipment/products and managing stock.
• Percentages are key in working out customer discounts.

How English Will Support Your Career

• Good quality speaking and listening skills are needed when communicating with colleagues.
• Customer service requires good English skills in speaking and written communication.
• Accurate reading is a vital skill when following instructions for hair/beauty products and treatments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

• A minimum GCSE English (language or literature) and maths at grade 2 is required

Supporting Documents Required

• School applicants will be required to provide a good school report, which must include attendance. This will be assessed in conjunction with your qualifications and application during the confirmation of your place at University College Birmingham.

Key Information

Teaching and Assessment

You are assessed by a variety of methods, including:

• Practical assessments to gain evidence for your portfolio
• Multiple choice exams

Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy.

Uniform and Kit Costs

This course requires a uniform and kit costing approximately £50, depending on the items you purchase. Prices are subject to change each year – exact costs and information on how to order required items will be provided to you prior to enrolment.

You may be eligible for the Learner Support Fund, which assists college students with course-related costs such as essential uniform, equipment and travel. For more information, please visit our Financial Support for College Students page.

Work Placements

Work placements offer a wealth of benefits alongside your studies, helping you put your learning into practice, develop your skills and understanding of the workplace, boost your CV for your chosen career or enhance your UCAS application for higher education. Our HIRED employability team can help find the ideal placement for you.

Work Alongside Experts in Your Sector

A snapshot of some of the employers we have worked with:

• Emava Hair Salon @ Bannatyne (Solihull)
• Regis Salon (Birmingham)
• Tandis Hair and Beauty (Birmingham)
• Lemuria Urban Retreat (Birmingham)
• Bijou Hair Salon (Sutton Coldfield)

Career Opportunities

The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Make-up Artist

Average Salary: £21,161

Junior Hair Stylist

Average Salary: £23,000

Beauty Therapy Assistant

Average Salary: £23,000

Meet Your Tutors

• Chloe Woodbridge, Senior Lecturer
• Coral Brown-Taylor, Lecturer
• Elise Phillips, Senior Lecturer (Interim Head of Department)
• Jane Watt, Lecturer
• Michelle Lambert, Lecturer
• Ros Davis, Lecturer
• Sarah Wood, Lecturer
• Skevi Paraskeva, Lecturer
• Tina Ciarleglio, Lecturer