Foundation Degree in Salon Management (Hair & Beauty)

Campus: Bridgend

Length of Course: 2 years

Days & Times:3 days per week plus industry placements

Course Description: This course is suitable for anyone who is interested in managing a salon. Students will develop an understanding of management techniques relevant to the business environment. Students will gain skills in a range of practical techniques and will have the to build specialist hair or beauty skills already gained within previous qualifications. Students will be required to work on TV, film and theatre productions in order to apply learnt skills in practice.

Modules:

Year one

  • Managing finance
  • Research Techniques
  • Human Resources
  • Small Business Set-up
  • Skills Development (hair or beauty)
  • Practical Project

Year two

  • Managing Marketing
  • Research Techniques 2
  • Managing People
  • Salon Operations
  • Practical |Project 2

Entry requirements: Level 3 qualification or A level, national diploma, certificate, level 3 diploma in hair and beauty or Industry experience may be considered in the place of formal qualification

Progression & Career Opportunities: Students can progress onto a top up BA hons degree with a partner university or can go straight into employment with a salon. Alternatively students can freelance and set up their own business