BA (Hons) Hair and Make-up Business Management at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Get ready to unleash your creativity and transform your passion into a successful career with our Hair and Make-up Business Management BA (Hons) degree. This course blends artistic expertise with essential management skills, preparing you to launch your own brand or lead in the fast-paced beauty sector. From salon operations to product development and marketing, this course equips you with the knowledge to thrive in a global industry worth billions.

Department: Department of Creative Industries | Duration: 3 years full-time | Study mode: full-time (placement: Opportunities to engage in work placements will be available throughout each year of study.) | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Design Conceptualisation and Planning, Professional Practice in Hair and Make-up Artistry, Barbering and Styling Techniques, Career Pathways and Entrepreneurial Opportunities, Ideation of Beauty, Character Effects; Year 2 core modules: Creative Content Production, Collaborative Project, Creative Industries Business Management, The Digital Marketing Specialist, People Strategy and Performance, Signature Style, Advanced Period Hair, Wigs and Make-up; Final year core modules: Design to Delivery, Professional Development, Artistic Direction, The Teaching Professional, Commercial Management, Creative Project Management, Digital Showcase.

Career pathways

Career routes include marketing executive, marketing manager, studio or salon owner/manager, creative/ artistic director and lecturer in hair, make-up and special effects.

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Application information

Entry requirements

We consider applications from all students, regardless of their background or previous achievements. Our tariff requirements are used for guidance, so if you don't quite meet these requirements, we would still encourage you to apply. 26/27 Entry Requirements: A-levels: an A-level grade profile of CCC. Including Art and Design or similar* T-levels : a T-level graded pass in a related subject* with a core component of grade C. BTEC: a BTEC grade profile of MMM in a related subject area*. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Tariff: other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 96 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at distinction in a related subject area. 27/28 Entry Requirements: A-levels: an A-level grade profile of CCC. Including Art and Design or similar* T-levels : a T-level graded pass in a related subject* with a core component of grade C.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). International full-time tuition; placement-year administration fee (£500 full year / £250 half year) not included Source

Intake: September

Duration: 3 years full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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