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Foundation Degree in Hair and Beauty Management (with Specialisms) (Validated by the Open University)

Level 5
Full-Time/Part-Time
23/24
OUFDHAIRBEAU
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Overview

This course aims to develop students’ knowledge and understanding of management within a hair and beauty context. It also aims to develop students’ skills in a range of hair and beauty services, which are aligned to the needs of employers in the industry.

Please see link to OU Regulations for validated awards of the Open University here

This course consists of seven core modules which provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively manage a salon or own business in the hair and beauty industry. There is a strong focus on employability skills and industry knowledge. Students will follow a vocational pathway in hairdressing or beauty therapy where they will develop specialist skills in a range of industry-relevant services.

Year One

  • Academic and Study Skills
  • Fundamentals of Hair and Beauty Salon Management
  • Quality Management and Customer Relations
  • Marketing and PR in the Hair and Beauty Industry
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Leading and Managing Hair and Beauty Teams
  • Work-based Learning Beauty Pathway
  • The Physiology of Ageing
  • Non-Medical Aesthetic Therapies – Chemical Peels Theory and Practice
  • Laser and Light Treatments for Skin Rejuvenation and Hair Removal
  • Non-Medical Aesthetic Therapies – Skin Needling Theory and Practice Hairdressing Pathway
  • Manage the Creation of a Hairstyle Collection
  • Colour Correction
  • Hair and Scalp Specialist Services and Introduction to Trichology
  • Hairdressing Salon Management in Practice

Applicants must have reached the age of 18 years on admission. Successful applicants must have normally reached their 18th birthday by 31 August in the year of entry. All applications will be individually considered. Successful applicants must have normally studied at Level 3 or above and have completed one of the following: Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy; or Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing; or equivalent recognised qualifications in hairdressing and beauty; or completion of A ‘level study achieving a UCAS tariff score of 48 or above; in this instance, applicants will have to complete a bridging module which is available for the Beauty Therapy pathway only. Applicants must also possess Grades C or above in English and Maths or other equivalent qualifications, such as Essential Skill Level 2 in Literacy and Numeracy. A work placement in a salon is recommended.

A variety of assessment methods will be used including reports, presentations, exams, case studies, practical demonstrations etc

Open University BA Hons Hair and Beauty Management (subject to validation)

Students will follow a vocational pathway in either hairdressing or beauty therapy. Additional costs to purchase uniform and kits. Please see link to OU Regulations for validated awards of the Open University here*The fees quoted are payable for each year.

4 Available Sessions

*The fees quoted are per annum and are payable for each year of the course’s duration.

Enniskillen

Full-Time

P5004EF10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

18

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Kathleen.Brogan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £2,700.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Enniskillen

Part-Time

P5004EP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

7

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

09:00-17:00

Time

Monday

Day/s

Kathleen.Brogan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £1,060.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Omagh

Full-Time

P5004OF10A

Session Code

2 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

18

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

Subject to Timetable

Day/s

Kathleen.Brogan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £2,700.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

Omagh

Part-Time

P5004OP10A

Session Code

3 Year(s)

Duration

Higher Education

Mode of Study

7

Hours per Week

30

Number of Weeks

Interview Required

23/24

Academic Year

11/09/2023

Start Date

09:00-17:00

Time

Monday

Day/s

Kathleen.Brogan@swc.ac.uk

Coordinator(s)

Total Annual Fee £1,060.00

Total Concessionary Fee N/A

Full Fee Breakdown

**Concession Fee Breakdown

Fees Payable Each Year

**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?

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