Course Overview
This Full-time Beauty Therapy course is for those who want to become qualified Beauty Therapists. The main part of your programme consists of underpinning knowledge and understanding alongside the development of practical skills within a salon environment treating paying clients.
Entry Requirements
Level 2 in Beauty (either Technical or Merits at VRQ or equivalent) plus a good command of the English language.
What the course covers
The units are as followed –
- Provide body massage
- Provide massage using pre-blended aromatherapy oils
- Provide spa treatments
- Provide body and facial electrotherapy treatments
- Apply stone therapy massage
- Apply microdermabrasion
- Monitor and maintain health and safety practice in the salon
- Client care and communication in beauty-related industries
- Working in the beauty related industries.
Towards the end of the course you will be assessed by a series of multiple choice exams, and a final practical exam undertaken with an external examiner from ITEC.
Fees and funding
Overseas fees: £3,845
Funded fees: £3,345
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
With a Level 3 course you will be able to seek employment as a Beauty Therapist in a variety of settings such as a beauty salon, health and leisure centre, hotel or a cruise liner. You will also be able to progress to more advanced courses or training.
Next steps/progression routes to include:
- Level 4 Diploma in Advanced Skincare
- Level 4 Diploma in Spa and Salon Management
- Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Skin Rejuvenation
- Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatment for Hair Removal
- Level 4 Certificate in Radio Frequency
- Level 4 Certificate in Skin Needling
- Level 4 Certificate in Ultrasound
- Level 5 Certificate in Advanced Blemish Removal
- Level 5 Certificate in Laser Tattoo Removal
Potential career routes in the Hair and Beauty industry:
- Airlines and cruise ships
- Barber
- Beautician
- Beauty therapist
- Cosmetics / retail
- Facial treatments
- Fashion
- Hairdresser
- Image consultant
- Make-up artist
- Manicures
- Massages
- Nail technicians
- Salon manager
- Receptionist
- Salons
- Spas
- Stylist
- Television, film, theatre
Duration
One year – daytime course