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Fashion and Photographic Make-Up (Level 3 Certificate)

VTCT
Hairdressing & Beauty Therapy

Course Overview

This course is aimed at those wishing to learn about catwalk, photographic and commercial make-up looks. The course covers basic make-up skills to specialist looks, including bridal, high fashion, decade and creative fantasy effects. Participation in live photoshoots is provided to develop the skills required to work as an make-up artist. It is suitable for those working in the beauty industry wishing to up-skill or for those who simply have an interest in make -up
  • Start Date
    8 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Part-Time
  • Duration
    33 Weeks
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Important Message

Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.

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  • Course: VTCT Level 3 Certificate in Fashion and Photographic Make-Up Ref D142
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Part Time
    Start Date: 08/09/2025
    (Mon: 5:30PM- 9:30PM /)
    Fees:
     Full £211.00
    Concession £84.00
    Examination £95.00
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You may be eligible for funding on this course *

If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company

* Terms and Conditions apply

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  • Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

No prerequisite qualifications are required for this course

Additional Information

This qualification will prepare you for role as a specialist make-up artist in the beauty, media or arts sector, or to simply enjoy the art of makeup. On successful completion of this qualification you could progress directly into employment in a variety of contexts including - theatre, film, print media, photographic studios - beauty and/or hair salons - independent/self-employed/mobile/home based settings, work as an MUA - product distribution and training. A recommended kit list will be issued prior to course commencement at a material cost of £150.

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