Professional Make-Up & Hair-styling
(Make-Up Artistry)

LOCATION:

This course is delivered in Bishopstown Campus.

INTRODUCTION:

The Professional Makeup and Hair Styling course is designed for students who want to pursue a career as a make-up artist and hair designer.

Students will develop their design identity and professional and technical skills in hair styling, professional make up, nail enhancements and other beauty techniques, offering a rich and stimulating education and preparing for future employment or further education at level 6.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

DURATION:

This is a one-year full-time course.

FEES:

€560.80 – Special Effects
€437.73 – Medium Make-Up
€250 – Hair
€90 – Books
€50 – Registration
Total = €1,388.53.

Please see fees & payment for details.

CERTIFICATION:

• QQI Make-Up Artistry – Level 5 (5M5265).
• ITEC Diploma in Fashion, Theatre & Media Make-up.

COURSE CONTENT:

The following subjects may be offered:

WORK PLACEMENT / EXPERIENCE:

Participants will be required to undertake 10 days of work placement in a relevant location in Year 1. The College will assist participants in identifying suitable placements.

EDUCATION PROGRESSION OPPORTUNITIES:

For full details on progression opportunities see these links:

• Cork Colleges Progression Scheme
• QQI Requirements

Graduates of this course may apply through the CAO and/or the Higher Education Links Scheme for entry to higher and advanced certificate and degree programmes at national Institutes of Technology, Technological Universities and Universities

We advise you to consult the CAO website – www.cao.ie to confirm specific entry requirements for Higher Education Institutions.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES:

Hair Stylist, Frontline Receptionist, Barbering, Mobile Hairdressing, Stage or Film Work, Specialised Beautician, Cruise Ships, Air Hostess, Hairdressing Retail Shop.

ORGANISATIONS:

Douglas Street Campus has membership of the following organizations:

• The Irish Hairdressers Federation (IHF) – www.irishhairfed.com
• The International Association of Hairdressing Schools (IAHS) – www.iahs-org.com