Course Overview
The part-time Beauty Specialist Diploma is a hands-on course for those who want to become a Beauty Specialist. This one-year course will give you the skills to gain employment with salons, health farms or cosmetic companies.
Entry Requirements
ITEC requires that students are a minimum of 18 years of age at the time of sitting the examination. You will normally hold a minimum of five GCSEs, one of which should preferably be in English and one in Science, or Level 1 initial assessment in English (taken at your interview at enrolment).
What the course covers
The course covers the practical skills and underpinning theory and knowledge required to practise as a Beauty Specialist.
The course units are as follows:
- Facial skincare to include performance of a full facial
- Lash and eyebrow services including lash and brow tinting
- Make-up application to include the understanding of face shapes and full make-up application
- Manicure to include care of the nails, hand massage and application of polish
- Pedicure to include care of the nails, foot massage and application of polish
- Removal of hair using hot and cool waxing techniques
The learner will also develop knowledge about related anatomy and physiology, health and safety and client care and communication which is essential to work and be successful in the beauty industry.
Assessment
25 client case studies, a practical examination with an external examiner, and five multiple choice examination papers on: skincare; make-up; waxing; manicure and pedicure; eye treatments.
Fees and funding
Overseas fees: £1,978.40
Funded fees: £1,056
The fees displayed are for 2026/27 entry. They may increase in following years. They are payable by adults aged 19+ unless you qualify for a concessionary fee.
Tuition fees may be waived or reduced if you are on a low income or receive certain benefits. This will be assessed at enrolment.
For more information about financial support, please visit our Student Finance and Bursaries page. Click here for the Student Finance and Bursaries page
Progression
Students can expect to progress to other courses in beauty or complementary therapies, employment in the beauty industry including work in salons, health farms or in cosmetic companies, perhaps work in their own salon or provide home visiting services.
Next steps/progression routes include ITEC Diploma in Advanced Beauty Therapy Level 3.
Duration
32 weeks (9 hours per week) – daytime course.
Mondays 9.15am : 3pm and Wednesdays 9.15am : 2.45pm