Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up
at Newcastle-under-Lyme College, Newcastle · college
What the college says
Full time
What you need to get on
You will need 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English and maths. However, if you have a keen interest in the subject and commitment to succeed, your entry requirements will be discussed at interview. The course is open to men and women from the age of 16 upwards and is predominantly aimed at students wishing to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects and Hair & Media Make-up.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
NSCG Newcastle and Stafford Colleges Group - Newcastle-under-Lyme Campus
Knutton Lane, Newcastle-under-Lyme, ST5 2GB
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Start dates
- 17 September 2026 · Newcastle-under-Lyme
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