Foundation Degree (FdA) in Salon and Spa Management - Uxbridge College
Dec 10, 2007
Institution: Uxbridge College
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview
The course is for those in hairdressing, beauty salons and spas seeking to complete a professional qualification for a career progression within hairdressing, beauty therapy and/or complementary therapy sectors. This programme allows the student to undertake study alongside work commitments.
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Level 4
- Personal Development
- Client Focus/Customer Care
- Business Accounting
- Salon Supplier and Physical Resource Control
- Organisational Behaviour
- Business Environment
Level 5
- Negotiated Work-based Learning
- Project
- People Management
- Retail Marketing
- Science of Hair/Beauty and Complementary Therapy
- Innovation and Change
Assessment
Most modules use a number of assignments (which will be in the form of an essay), workplace assessments, exams, presentation and case studies.
Progression Route
Job Opportunities: Salon and Spa Manager/Owner
Further study: To progress onto BA (Hons) programmes at Thames Valley University
Entry Requirements
Level 3 qualifications in Beauty, Hair or Holistic Therapy.
Level 2 qualifications in Literacy and Numeracy or completion of the College’s initial skills test.
Alternatively, entrants without the necessary academic qualifications, but with relevant work experience will also be considered.
All prospective students will be required to successfully complete an interview and an initial written assessment.
Programme Details
Start Date: October
Location: Hayes Campus
Study Options: 2 years, part-time
Fees: Please enquire at College
Enquiries and how to apply
Tel: 01895 853333
Email: enquiries@uxbridgecollege.ac.uk
URL: www.uxbridge.ac.uk
UCAS Code: N/A
WL LLN Reference
1.6 HT UC FD 0508 V2

