Hair & Beauty Management - Media Make-up Pathway
Media makeup artists are the creative professionals who get actors, presenters, or models ready for their close-up. This can include fashion, editorial, film, television, and theatre work. The OCN NI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management (Media Makeup pathway) provides a recognised qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment in the Media Makeup sector who wish to progress to management positions, or onto further higher education in a related area.
| Award Name | Extended Diploma at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open College Network |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Extended Diploma at UK Level 5 | Open College Network |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
Higher Education Entry Criteria
Each Higher Education programme has its own distinctive entry requirements. This is set as a minimum UCAS points for entry. On some programmes, applicants must also hold subject specific qualifications to gain a place. Therefore, it is essential that you check entry requirements for each programme you are applying for. Please note, these are qualifications that applicants must have completed and certified to gain entry onto the respective programmes.
Applicants must hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in both English Language and Mathematics. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Application of Number and Essential Skills Literacy may be regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths and English.
We recognise that prior learning or experience may give some students credit towards a qualification to gain entry onto a programme or credit towards a programme of study. Please refer to our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) process.
Please also note: The College reserves the right to increase the entry requirements for all Higher Education provision based on demand and required academic standards, as specified by the Awarding Body/validating organisation.
Applicants applying to programmes validated by university partners (UU, QUB and OU) who hold international qualifications must provide certificates to determine equivalence before an offer can be made.
Enhance entry criteria for this course is listed below:
- Level 3 Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Makeup studies or equivalent.
- Applicants should have 4 x GCSEs at grades C or above to include English and Maths, or an alternative level 2 qualification in Numeracy and Literacy.
Proof of qualifications MUST be provided when you enrol, e.g., exam certificates.
Achieved and pending qualifications can be recorded now by logging into your online application account.
All courses within Belfast Met are delivered and assessed in English, apart from language-specific courses. Your competence in English must be verified prior to enrolling on your chosen course.
Careers / Further progression
Careers
There are many local, national, and international career opportunities open to the qualified makeup artist including working as Freelance Makeup Artist, a Photographic Stylist or a Special Effects Makeup Artist.
You could work in theatre or on film sets, TV, and fashion shows. On completion of this Level 5 qualification, management opportunities exist within the industry, you may decide to start your own business or wish to work within the education sector.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024. End Date: 16/06/2026.
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Fees:
Academic period 2024:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Academic period 2025*:
Tuition Fee = £3050.00
Fees are payable annually.
*The fees for 2024 and 2025 have not been finalised and will be updated as soon as agreed.
Visit our Student Funding page to find out how to fund your studies
All fees are set in accordance with DfE regulations.
Please contact the student loan company if you require a loan or our Funding Team by emailing studentfunding@belfastmet.ac.uk
You will be required to buy a Belfast Met uniform costing approximately £70 and may require kit costing approximately £60.
There is no specific kit requirement although, it is expected that you will have a professional kit on entry to this course. If you do not, you have the option to purchase a kit at £200.
Entry Year: 09/09/2024.
How to Apply
Make sure you apply as early as you can to increase your chance of getting onto your first choice course. Remember, you can apply for up to five courses!
Ready to make your application? Please click on "Application Weblink".
Overview
Media makeup artists are the creative professionals who get actors, presenters, or models ready for their close-up. This can include fashion, editorial, film, television, and theatre work.
The OCN NI Level 5 Extended Diploma in Hair and Beauty Management (Media Makeup pathway) provides a recognised qualification offering career progression and professional development for those already in employment in the Media Makeup sector who wish to progress to management positions, or onto further higher education in a related area.
The Media Makeup pathway of this programme provides learners with the opportunity to advance their knowledge and skills by undertaking specialist units taught by highly experienced staff. You will learn a wide range of applications such as character makeup, aging, Special FX, prosthetics, casualty, and bodypainting, alongside developing your managerial skills, to give you the confidence to progress your career to the next level. This course has been developed in line with the most up-to-date industry requirements and the qualification will provide the learner with a solid foundation to develop their career to managerial level within this exciting industry.
Early application is recommended due to the extremely high demand for this course.
This course is likely to include additional professional qualifications which are included to enhance your employability.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before applying for or enrolling on any of our courses.
Assessments will be completed via a series of assignments (completed following Harvard style referencing). Practical stills will be assessed through commercial clinics.
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