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Level 3 Diploma Fashion, Theatre and Media Hair and Make Up Studies

SCC HAB 0326 003

Location

Southend city college Thurrock college

Applicant Type

School Leavers

Level

Level 3

Subject

Hair, Beauty & Complementary Therapies

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Course Overview

The Fashion Theatre and Media Hair and Makeup Level 3 Diploma is designed for learners who want to develop the skills, confidence and experience needed to pursue a career as a professional hair and make‑up artist. It is suitable for those who are interested in working across theatre, fashion, film, television and media, and who enjoy creative, practical work. 

Throughout the course, learners develop a wide range of specialist make‑up and hair skills used within the industry. This includes fashion and photographic make‑up, media make‑up, camouflage techniques, airbrushing and fantasy hair design. Learners also gain experience working with postiche, prosthetics and character design, helping them understand how looks are created for different productions and performance settings. 

Learning also focuses on professional practice, including client care, communication and health and safety, ensuring learners are prepared for working with clients and production teams. Learners also study specialist areas such as prosthetics creation and production planning, gaining insight into a range of industry settings and pathways. 

By the end of the course, learners will have developed a strong set of practical hair and make‑up skills and a clearer understanding of working within theatre, media and fashion environments. This qualification supports progression into further study, training or employment within the hair and make‑up industry, providing a solid foundation for creative careers across performance and media.

To study this course, you must hold a Level 2 qualification in Hair and Media Make‑up or a similar subject, along with GCSE English or Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above. Applicants are required to attend an interview successfully as part of the entry process. You will also be expected to purchase salon wear, equipment, a kit, textbooks and consumables at enrolment to support your practical training.
Assessment takes place through a combination of practical tasks and supporting written work, allowing you to demonstrate both your creative ability and your understanding of professional working practices. Throughout the course, you will receive regular feedback from tutors to support your development, build confidence and help you progress towards your career goals within theatre, media or fashion make‑up.

This course is free to UK learners under 19 who are not in employment.

On completion of this course, many students progress to university, including study at University Centre South Essex on the BA (Hons) Hair and Makeup Design for Production, subject to entry requirements, or move directly into employment.

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Overall achievement rates (All learners)

90.2%

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Qualifications earned per year

18232

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