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Aesthetics and Make-Up

The aesthetics and make-up industry makes millions each year and is growing rapidly to meet the demands of evolving trends and emerging techniques. As an Aesthetics and Make-Up student you will know how important it is to have the right skills for industry and our degrees at Newcastle College University Centre are designed to help you stand out from the crowd.


Our Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up) degree is the only one of its kind in the North East, meaning you will be joining a unique and highly-skilled group of undergraduates ready to take the aesthetics and make-up industry to the next level.

Our FdA Advanced Techniques in Media and Semi-Permanent Make-Up degree combines specialised practical skills with subject-specific theory to a professional standard in an academic setting and has been designed to provide you with higher level skills that are needed within the advanced make-up industry.

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What can I study?

FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice

If you want to learn how to perform advanced cosmetic procedures and find out more about management in the beauty industry, look no further than this degree, developed in partnership with the beauty industry.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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FdA Advanced Techniques in Media and Semi-Permanent Make-Up

Develop a unique skill set in cosmetic, theatrical and semi-permanent make-up in our very own working salon 'The Retreat'.

Length: 2 years
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Advanced Principles in Media Makeup (Top-Up)

Whether your dream is to work in media and theatrical makeup or you're passionate about helping those who have been affected by hair loss, this course is for you.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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BA (Hons) Advanced Skin Techniques (Top-Up)

This programme has been developed to expand from the FdA Aesthetic Principles and Clinical Practice enhancing theoretical and vocational skills within the industry.

Length: 1 year
Study: Full-Time
Start date: 9th September 2024
Location: Rye Hill Campus

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What can I do with a qualification in Aesthetics and Make-Up?

Daily tasks:

  • Ensures custody of all cash receipts and organises regular stock checks.
  • Recruits, supervises and trains staff.
  • Determines financial, staffing, material and other short- and long-term needs.
  • Advises on the facilities available and promotes publicity in relation to shows, games, races, new theme parks, etc..
  • Keeps abreast of new trends and developments in recreational activities and arranges exhibitions, theatrical productions, concerts, demonstrations etc..
  • Ensures that facilities are kept clean and in good condition and that appropriate health and safety requirements are adhered to.
  • Organises timetable of activities/schedule of programmes.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

  • Ensures financial accounts for the business are maintained.
  • Demonstrates, advises on and sells hair and/or beauty products.
  • Checks and maintains any equipment, and ensures that all safety requirements are met.
  • Undertakes and/or directs hair treatments and/or beauty therapy.
  • Ensures clients.
  • Provides clients with information and advice on styles and treatments, and resolves any complaints or problems.
  • Controls the allocation, training and remuneration of staff.
  • Determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term needs.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

  • Maintains client records, sells and advises on cosmetic products and services, and ensures appropriate health and safety issues are addressed.
  • Advises clients on diet and exercise to assist in weight loss and slimming.
  • Recognises problems and refers clients to medical practitioners if appropriate.
  • Performs specialist treatments for conditions such as acne, applies skin rejuvenation therapies.
  • Applies make-up to hide blemishes or enhance facial features and advises clients on skin care and make-up techniques.
  • Cleans, shapes and polishes finger and toe nails, applies nail extensions.
  • Uses waxing, threading, sugaring and other epilation techniques to remove any unwanted body hair.
  • Massages scalp, face and other parts of the body and carries out spray tanning.
  • Discusses clients requirements, analyses and advises client on appropriate skin care, and applies treatments to the face or body.

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Median Salary

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Daily tasks:

  • Demonstrates, sells and recommends hair care products to clients and advises them on hair care.
  • Ensures hair products are stored and used appropriately and observes relevant health and safety factors.
  • Maintains client records and keeps up-to-date with new products, styles and techniques.
  • Collects payment, arranges appointments and cleans and tidies salon.
  • Shaves and trims beards and moustaches.
  • Combs, brushes, blow-dries or sets wet hair in rollers to style or straighten.
  • Cuts and trims hair using scissors, clippers, razor and comb.
  • Washes, conditions, bleaches, tints or dyes hair and provides any necessary basic scalp treatments.
  • Discusses customer requirements, analyses hair condition and other relevant features to define and advise on hair style.

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