Level 2 Beauty

Course Overview

This full-time course is for those who want to become qualified Beauty Therapists. On this study programme you will develop your practical skills.

Entry Requirements

New Students

A minimum of four GCSE’s at Grade 3 to include a Grade 3 or above in English*. You will also be interviewed in the spring term by a member of the Beauty Team.

*The College reserves the right to ask for a school reference if required.

Progressing students

Level 1 Diploma in Beauty with the majority of grades being merits or above plus English. A satisfactory reference for attitude, behaviour, attendance and punctuality.

What the course covers

The main course in this programme consists of underpinning knowledge and understanding alongside the development of practical skills within a salon environment treating paying clients. You will also develop key skills such as communication and information technology.

Topics covered will include facial treatments, manicures, pedicures, eyelash tints and eyebrow shaping, waxing (cool and hot), make-up and anatomy and physiology related to the treatments given. Teaching will take place in our purpose-built salons, where you will also learn about the business side of the beauty industry. Maths and English are included in your programme if you have not already achieved a minimum of a grade 4, in order to boost your employability and to enable progression to higher levels of training.

This course includes:

• Facial Treatments
• Manicures
• Pedicures
• Eyelash tints and eyebrow shaping
• Waxing (cool and hot)
• Make-up
• Salon reception
• Health & safety
• Anatomy & physiology related to treatments given

This course also requires you to carry out external work experience which is undertaken on days/times when you do not have timetabled classes. You are encouraged to source your own placement with support from the WEX Team and your course tutor.

Fees and funding

Please note:

• Students aged 16 to 18, or those aged 16 to 24 who have a valid EHCP, and are studying Further Education courses are not normally charged course fees
• Adults may need to pay a fee depending on their personal circumstances. This will be assessed against the relevant Funding Body eligibility criteria at point of enrolment

If you don’t qualify for fee remission, the fees for 2026/27 will be:

£1,056 (plus registration fee to be advised at enrolment)

Fees are for 2026/27 entry and apply to students eligible for home fee status enrolling to funded programmes. The fees quoted are subject to personal circumstances and will be confirmed at the time of your enrolment, depending on eligibility criteria. For more information about financial support for students, please click here or email studentfinance@nescot.ac.uk

Additional costs

Students will be expected to purchase their own beauty kits for the course, including uniform, which can be brought from nominated suppliers at enrolment. Approximate cost £250. Help may be available with additional costs, please contact Student Finance.