HND Level 5 Diploma: Performing Arts – Make-up
This course is an optional 1-year extension of the 2-Year BTEC Make-up & Hair Course. This is equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree.
Our most prestigious course is our 2 Year BTEC Makeup and Hair Diploma, which starts at Elstree Studios on September 26th, 2022 or at Longcross studies on 03 October 2022
HND Level 5 Diploma In Makeup – How Can It Help Me In My Career?
We are pleased to announce that we now offer the BTEC, HND Level 5 diploma: Performing Arts- Make-up.
This specialist diploma course is a one-year extension of the 2-year BTEC Make-up & Hair Course, which is equivalent to the first and second years of a university degree.
Throughout the 2 Year BTEC Make-up and Hair Course it is essential that students complete the required core units to achieve their Level 3 and Level 4 before progressing onto the third year of the HND Level 5.
For those of our students wishing to continue onto the HND Level 5, we require enrolment at the end of the first year, as extra work will need to be undertaken in the second year of the two year BTEC course.
Taught by industry professionals, this unit-based course incorporates a range of theory and practical classes and focuses on topics such as Professional Development, Production Communication, and Stage Craft. In addition, there will be elements of independent learning such as research, coursework, portfolio work and assessment preparation.
Internal assessment is carried out over the duration of the course ensuring a manageable student workload.
More detailed information about this course will follow soon, however in the meantime please contact us to register your interest.


HND Makeup Course Units
Unit | Name of Unit | Credits |
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Unit 1 | The Performing Arts Industry | 15 credits |
Unit 2 | Professional Development | 15 credits |
Unit 21 | Production Communication | 15 credits |
Unit 10 | Investigation of Specialism | 15 credits |
Unit 25 | SFX 1 | 15 credits |
Unit 28 | Hair and Makeup Application | 15 credits |
Unit 30 | Fashion and Fashion Editorial Hair and Makeup | 15 credits |
Unit 31 | Period Hair and Makeup | 15 credits |
HND Makeup Course Units
Unit | Name of Unit | Credits |
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Unit 32 | Creative Research Project | 30 credits |
Unit 33 | Working in the Performing Arts Industry | 15 credits |
Unit 55 | Management Role | 15 credits |
Unit 61 | Hair and Makeup Design | 15 credits |
Unit 65 | The Freelance Makeup Artist | 15 credits |
Unit 60 | Costume Design | 15 credits |
Unit 66 | SFX2 | 15 credits |
HND Level 5 Diploma Makeup Course Checklist
Qualification: HND Level 5 Diploma in Production Arts (Make-Up)
Duration: 1 year’s full time
Entry Requirement: 2 Year Make-up and Hair Course: BTEC Level 3 diploma (or equivalent)
Course Dates Longcross Studios: 03 October 2022 to 13 July 2023
Course Dates Elstree Studios: 26 September 2022 to 06 July 2023
Times: Monday-Thursday, 10.30-16.00
Fees: Deposit £2,000 followed by 3 termly payments of £3,000
Methods of payment: BACS, cheque, bankers draft and debit/credit card
Complementary equipment: Brushstroke Make-Up and Hair Kit
Study progression: 1 Year Hairdressing, Barbering, and Colouring (VTCT)
Progression Pathways
Our 1 Year Hairdressing and Barbering Course and 1 year HND Make-up and Hair Courses are ideal extensions to our 2 Year Make-Up and Hair training, thereby developing your skills even more.
2 Year Makeup & Hair Diploma Course
(BTEC & ITEC Level 3)
1 Year Hairdressing, Barbering and Colouring Course
(VTCT Level 2 Diploma)
Our Tutors
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Makeup Artist Roles
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