Aesthetic Practitioner BA (Hons) / FdA

University College Birmingham

Bachelor's degree

In Birmingham

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Duration

    3 Years

With non-surgical aesthetic treatments becoming increasingly popular in the UK, demand for qualified practitioners is at an all-time high. Open to therapists and non-therapists alike, our Aesthetic Practitioner degree opens the doors for you to pursue a variety of reputable and lucrative careers in this rapidly expanding industry.

Learning in our commercial Aspire Aesthetics clinic at University College Birmingham and using the very latest equipment, you will study and practise a range of non-medical procedures in cosmetology, hair removal and skin rejuvenation, developing knowledge and skills in advanced electrical face and body technologies. Procedures you will master include laser treatments, intense pulsed light, chemical peeling and skin needling, ensuring you have the skills to thrive in this booming sector.

Our aesthetic training course gives you the chance to gain vital real-world experience through a work placement and engage with industry experts through conferences and guest speaker visits, while you will also have the opportunity to visit the Mesoestetic production facility in Spain. Demonstrating best practice and providing reassurance to students and clients alike, University College Birmingham adheres to guidelines from the Joint Council for Cosmetic Practitioners (JCCP) and the Cosmetic Practice Standards Authority (CPSA).

Facilities

Location

Start date

Birmingham (West Midlands)
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Summer Row, B3 1JB

Start date

On request

About this course

Career opportunities
The example roles and salaries below are intended as a guide only.

Business development manager (graduate)
Skincare consultant
Aesthetic practitioner (laser and skin practitioner)
Area sales manager
Aesthetic clinic manager
Aesthetic practitioner

Aesthetic Practitioner BA (Hons)

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of CCC-CDD.

BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of MMM-MMP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications.

Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted at University College Birmingham. A minimum of 96-80 UCAS Tariff points will be required.

Access to Higher Education Diploma: 96-80 UCAS Tariff points including a minimum of 15 Level 3 credits at Distinction.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION - Work with real clients in our state-of-the-art clinic, featuring the latest equipment from cryotherapy machines to high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU)
WORK PLACEMENT - Start building your professional network and gain invaluable real-world experience through a work placement during your course
RESIDENTIAL VISIT - Learn first hand about the industry on a visit to the Mesoestetic production facility in Barcelona, with essential costs of the trip covered by the University
ENRICHMENT - Engage with industry professionals at events such as ACE Conference and Professional Beauty North, as well as meeting a variety of expert guest speakers

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2018

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Subjects

  • Hair Removal
  • Industry
  • Aesthetics
  • Academic
  • Physiology
  • Chemical Peels
  • Needling
  • Aesthetic Technologies
  • Aesthetic Business
  • Operations

Course programme

Course breakdown

Students on the FdA have the option of progressing onto the final year upon completion of the foundation degree.

YEAR 1

Core Modules
  • Academic Essentials
  • Aesthetic Technologies in Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation
  • Chemical Peels: Theory and Practice
  • Physiology of Ageing
  • The Aesthetic Consultation
  • Choose 1 optional module
  • Electrotherapy in Aesthetic Practice
  • Non-invasive Aesthetic Procedures
YEAR 2

Core Modules
  • Advancements in Technologies
  • Aesthetic Business Operations
  • Clinical Aesthetic Procedures
  • Exploring Research in Practice
  • Science of Skincare
  • Work Based Practice in Aesthetics
YEAR 3

Core Modules
  • Aesthetic Identity
  • Applied Aesthetics
  • Regenerative Aesthetics
  • Research Project
Teaching and assessment

Teaching

In light of COVID-19, we have made some changes to the way we deliver our teaching. We are continually following the guidelines and measures put in place by the UK Government to ensure our students and staff are safe on campus, whilst remaining committed to providing high-quality education. The information below explains how teaching will take place in semester 2 (or semester 1 for those joining us in January) for each level/year of this course.
  • Level 4
  • Level 5
  • Level 6
Assessment

Estimated breakdown of assessment for this degree course:
  • Coursework – 68%
  • Practical assessment – 23%
  • Written examinations – 9%
Our teaching and assessment is underpinned by our Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy 2015-2020.

Additional information

UK/EU students

If you are a UK/EU student enrolling on a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £9,250 per each full year. A half year tuition fee is £4,625. UK/EU students do not pay tuition fees for any placement periods.

International students

If you are an international student enrolling on a a full-time foundation degree or a BA/BSc in 2020/21, your fee for this academic year will be £11,500 per year.

If you complete a placement year, there will be an administration fee of £500 for a full year, or £250 for a half-year placement.

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