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Level 3 Theatrical Make-up

at Northampton College, Northampton · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 year£3,345

What the college says

This course covers a wide range of hair and media make-up treatments. The method of learning is a mixture of practical and theory sessions. Your course may include one late night a week. What will I study? The units you will study are likely to include: Core Units: •Cutting and styling techniques for performers •Avant-garde hair and make-up •Creative make-up designs for productions and industry demands •Special effects make-up •Body art for competition •Apply prosthetic pieces and bald caps Specialist Units: •Create, dress and fit facial postiche •Wig dressing and styling

What you need to get on

A Level 2 qualification in a relevant subject

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

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

  • Northampton College

    Work based

Start dates

  • 31 August 2026

Who else teaches this exact qualification

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