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Hair and Beauty - Level 3 Make-up Artistry Study Programme

Wakefield College

Margaret Street, Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1 2DH

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 3
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2021
Castleford Campus
1 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

This programme is designed to equip learners with the knowledge required at all levels to start your career as a Make-up Artist. It offers an exciting range of units for you to study in our modern well-equipped salons, supported by our team of highly skilled, highly qualified tutors. This course will assist learners with confidence, communication skills and prepare them for working life.

Future Career and Earning Potentials:

Make-up Artist £variable

Beauty Therapist £15K-£20K

Beauty consultant £14K-£25K

(Source: National Careers Service)

Course Details

What you will study

• Working in the film, TV and theatre industry

• The creation and presentation of a look book and an industry portfolio

• Fashion and photographic make-up

• Media make-up creative hair designs

• Create historical hair and make-up looks

• Apply body art

• Camouflage make-up

• Specialist bridal hair and make-up


How will it be delivered and assessed?

You will have a range of practical & theoretical assessments to complete dependent on the level and type of qualification being studied. You may also be required to produce a portfolio of evidence.

Entry requirements

Level 2 Make-up qualification plus English and maths at grade 4

Your next steps...

Further study

On successful completion and with the required English and maths grades you can progress through the levels.

However, Level 3 will progress into industry or Higher Education.


Career Opportunities

This qualification may lead directly into employment as a photographic make-up artist, editorial make-up artist, TV make-up artist, video make-up artist, freelance make-up artist, specialist bridal make-up artist, working in health care (camouflage make-up), retail or beauty consultancy.

Additional information


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