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Hair and Media Make-Up - Level 2

College of West Anglia

Tennyson Avenue, King's Lynn, Norfolk, PE30 2QW

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification
Level 2
Retail and Commercial Enterprise

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
College of West Anglia (King's Lynn campus)
0 Hour(s)
Full time

Course Summary

If you're interested in a career within a wide range of exciting and specialist fields such as TV& Film, fashion, photography, special effects, make-up and stage look no further! This is the course you're after!

Course Details

Our course is designed to cover a great range of subjects and you will get many opportunities to practise.

Course content includes:

  • The art of colouring hair
  • The art of dressing hair
  • Body and face painting
  • Working in the make up industry
  • Anatomy and physiology
  • Research, develop and showcase designs
  • Hair artistry
  • Creative makeup artistry
  • Health and safety
  • The art of applying makeup
  • Photographic makeup including Vintage
  • Plaiting and twisting
  • Create an image-based theme

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Subjects are studied and evaluated through a continuous assessment process. This involves regular in-testing, projects and assignments to monitor your understanding and progress throughout the year. We make sure you receive ongoing feedback and support so you can succeed!

Entry requirements

You will need:

  • 4 GCSEs at Grade 3 or higher, including English, maths and a relevant creative based subject.

Or:

  • A level 1 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty therapy at Merit or Distinction studied at CWA or another further education provider
  • English and Maths GCSEs at grade 3 or higher

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