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Makeup Artistry

As well as school leavers, we welcome all 19+ students to apply for interview for any Level 2 or Level 3 vocational course in the Academy of Hair and Beauty Studies. Programme delivery and course details will be discussed during the interview process. We look forward to meeting you!

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From the tutor

It is a huge pleasure to work within the hair, beauty and make up Academy at West Suffolk College. We have created an excellent atmosphere for inspiring and promoting creativity for future industry professionals. I love the creativity my job role brings, passing my creativity and inspiration onto the students is incredibly fulfilling. As an Academy we strive for perfection and for our students to successfully progress within their chosen area. We regularly enter students into competitions giving them the opportunity to succeed regionally and nationally, building their ownership and ambition. I look forward to seeing you on one of the courses within the Academy, taking your first steps towards a rewarding career in this exciting industry!
Gemma Squirrell

From the student

Jodie McConnell

"My dream at school was to become a makeup artist, with little understanding of my passion from my school teachers I was determined to prove them wrong. My school life was coming to an end so I began to search for courses at West Suffolk College, I was thrilled to discover my dream course, Makeup Artistry! This is where my journey as an MUA began. With the help and guidance from my teachers Vicky Crichton and Gemma Squirrell, I was able to learn new skills and techniques within hair and makeup. During my time at West Suffolk College, I made friends for life and I began to believe my dream career was possible, this gave me the confidence to complete my level 2 and 3 and continue onto a degree in Media Makeup for Fashion.

"After completing my two-year course my teachers continued to help and support me by keeping in contact. I was then able to return a year later to West Suffolk College for invaluable work experience where I was also able to encourage the students and share my next steps, at this point I then thought maybe I could teach in the future. In these images you can see my graduation and me achieving my Foundation Degree. My journey now continues on to completing my Bachelor of Arts in Makeup Artistry and a final year in teaching. If you’re like me and are thinking to become a successful makeup artist, believe in yourself, and follow your dreams I wish my 16-year-old self could see me now!
Thank you West Suffolk College!"

Jodie McConnell, Level 3 Makeup Artistry, First Class Degree achieved

About the courses

These courses will take place on our Sixth Form Campus, therefore any applicants aged 25+ or over who do not have an Education, Health and Care Plan will be required to complete an Enhanced DBS check as part of the conditional offer to West Suffolk College. The cost to the applicant for an Enhanced DBS is £52.00 and the DBS check can be completed through the college.

 

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