Course Code: LC396
Level
7
Duration
3 Years
Department
Sport, Leisure & Tourism
CAO Points
New for 2021
Course Type
Undergraduate - CAO
Location
Limerick
This programme in Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Services will appeal to students who wish to pursue a career in the beauty and spa industry.
The programme aims to equip graduates with professional practical skills and theoretical knowledge relevant to the beauty and spa services sector. It also emphasises the importance of business acumen to manage within the sector, as well as excellence in technical skills across a range of spa and beauty treatments and therapies. To achieve this, this programme fosters in the student specific beauty and spa technical skills, in addition to applied business competencies to prepare them to contribute effectively in the wider world of beauty and spa.
A minimum of 5 O6/H7 grades in Leaving Certificate subjects, including Mathematics and English or Irish. Foundation Level Mathematics at grade F2 or higher is acceptable as meeting the Mathematics requirement for this programme.
Refer to section ‘Entry Requirements’ for further information.
Title: Media Communications and Personal Development
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read more »Title: Aesthetics for Skin Care and Cosmetic Treatments
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read more »Title: Applied Anatomy and Physiology
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read more »Title: Business Management for the Service Industry
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read more »Title: Introduction to the Beauty and Spa Industry
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read more »Title: Research and Information Technology
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read more »Title: Aesthetics for Beauty and Spa Treatments
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read more »Title: Business Decision Making and Applications
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read more »Title: Cosmetic Sales and Retail Work Orientation
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read more »Title: Information Technology and E-Commerce
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read more »Title: Law for the Beauty and Spa Industry
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read more »Title: Marketing Principles
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read more »Title: Advanced Therapies for Beauty and Spa
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read more »Title: Beauty and Spa Work Placement
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read more »Title: Entrepreneurship and Business Planning
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read more »Title: Human Resources Management
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read more »On successful completion of the programme, students can progress to year 4 of the BA (Honours) degree in Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Management.
Graduates will have experienced all facets of Beauty and Spa Services to provide them with the best education to suit today’s economy and diverse Beauty and Spa industry.
A graduate will find a diverse range of career opportunities both in Ireland and abroad and they can expect to find employment in a variety of roles such as, beauty therapist, advanced skincare therapist, beauty and spa consultant, make up artistry, with employment for talented individuals in fashion, stage and TV make-up and spa and beauty product salesperson.
The BA in Business Studies with Beauty and Spa Services is very suited to students who have a keen interest to advance skill development in the beauty and spa sector, which will in turn promote job creation, economic success and employment opportunities.
The nature of this programme will allow graduates to work in a wide range of beauty and spa settings. As such, this programme aims to support the growing beauty and spa industry by providing graduates with a combination of practical beauty and spa technical skills and applied management competencies.
Students will complete the I.T.E.C. and C.I.B.T.A.C. external examinations during the duration of the programme. These are both internationally recognised qualifications.
