Course Summary

This Advanced Skin Techniques degree is the only one of its kind in the North East and will allow you to build on knowledge gained from Foundation Degree level study. Developed with industry contacts such as Sk:n and Clinic 32, you will learn advanced skin techniques and consider new forms of laser treatment. You will also gain advanced knowledge in laser tattoo removal, medium strength chemical peels and trauma management. This degree is ideal if you wish to work within a clinical setting alongside surgical professionals. There is an emphasis on research as well as theoretical and practical study and you will complete a dissertation on a topic of your choice. You will use industry standard products to perform advanced skin techniques and treatments similar to those performed in a professional clinical setting, giving you valuable work experience. You will be taught by industry experienced course tutors and benefit from insight from local employers including Sk:n, Transform, Silverlink Clinics, NC Clinics and Clinic 32. Once you complete your degree you may decide to study for a Masters degree or PGCE if you wish to go into teaching. You may also decide to set up your own business or seek employment as an aesthetician.

Course Details - Modules

• Research Methods • Roles and Responsibilities • Advanced Laser Techniques • Aesthetic Physiology • Epidermal Trauma Management • Project/Dissertation.

Course Details – Assessment Method

Students are taught through • Practicals • Lectures • Workshops. Students are assessed through • Reports • Assignments • Presentations • Practical assessments • Case studies.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: BN33

Institution code: N23

Campus Name: Main Site

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Beauty Therapy or Spa Management.


Students studying a Foundation Degree in Beauty Therapy or Spa Management are encouraged to apply.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 91%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

EU 9000.0 Year 1
England 9000.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9000.0 Year 1
Scotland 9000.0 Year 1
Wales 9000.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.

Provider information

Rye Hill Campus
Scotswood Road
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 7SA

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