Foundation Degree in Salon Business Management (In partnership with University College Birmingham)
Duration
Salon Business Management is taught over 2 years full time. Each academic year consists of two semesters, each semester being 12 weeks.
Introduction
Salon Business Management provides a solid foundation from which students can pursue a career within salon management working in salons, hotels, health spas or the leisure industry. 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 build upon hair or beauty skills already gained with previous qualifications. Two pathways are available dependent upon your subject specialism (Beauty Therapy or Hairdressing).
Salon Business Management is taught at our campus in Longbridge. Due to the location of our campus the college can boast strong transport links with Birmingham, Sutton Coldfield, Solihull, Warwick and other surrounding areas.
Interested students can apply via www.ucas.ac.uk by selecting University College Birmingham pages, then locating Bournville College.
Content
Beauty Therapy Year 1
- Business operations
- Managing activities and people
- Researching business information
- Customer behaviour and experience
- Salon services in context
- Anatomy and physiology
- Introduction to dermatology
Beauty Therapy Year 2
- Managing human resources
- Financial management
- Managing research and information
- Sales and merchandising
- Industrial and personal development
- Enterprise start-up studies
- Cosmetic composition
Hairdressing Year 1
- Business operations
- Managing activities and people
- Researching business information
- Customer behaviour and experience
- Salon services in context
- Introduction to trichology
- Styling for photography
Hairdressing Year 2
- Managing human resources
- Financial management
- Managing research and information
- Sales and merchandising
- Industrial and personal development
- Enterprise start-up studies
- Creative showcase
Teaching Methods
Modules will be delivered in a variety of ways suited to a higher level of study. Methods will include lectures, seminars, practical workshops, group based discussion, work based scenarios, case studies, tutorials and individual research.
Learning at level 4 and above is very focused on independent study, and students will be expected to take responsibility for their own learning.
Assessment
Assessment may include a variety of informal and formal work to include
- Essays
- Practical exams/assessments
- Assignments
- Presentations
- Reports
- Portfolio evidence
Qualification Gained
FdA Salon Business Management (Beauty Therapy/Hairdressing)
Opportunities for Progression
BA Hons Salon Business Management
Entry Requirements
Our Foundation Degree has an entry requirement of a minimum of 120 UCAS points and or a level 3 qualification in Hairdressing or Beauty Therapy.
IELTS of at least level 5.5 for international students.
Applicants should apply through UCAS and select the Bournville College campus of University College Birmingham.
ADDITIONAL LEARNING SUPPORT
If you feel that you may require additional learning support during your studies please ensure that you discuss this with your interviewing tutor. Due to funding restrictions and depending on the nature of the support you require, you may have to meet the costs of additional support. The Assessment & Support team can meet with you to discuss your individual circumstances, assist you to identify support required and provide you with a quote. You can contact the Assessment and Support Manager for further details.
Tuition Fee
£4995 per academic year
For Further Information
If you're interested in studying Salon Business Management enquiries should be made to the Advice Zone at Bournville College. Please telephone 0121 477 1300 for further information, call in or email info@bournville.ac.uk
If you are an international student, please contact the International Office at Bournville College on +44 (0) 121 477 1600 or email international@bournville.ac.uk
Reference
(HE031) 04/12
