16-18 Courses
Learn the essential skills and techniques you need for a career in beauty therapy, make-up or hairdressing with Level 2 and Level 3 courses at the London College of Beauty Therapy.
These courses are exclusively for school leavers aged 16-18 and are fully funded by the government. Each course is one year long, and taught over two days a week at our central London campus. Students who successfully pass Level 2 can progress onto the Level 3 course to become fully qualified.
Start your journey in beauty, hair or make-up at London’s no.1 beauty college!
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
This course is the ideal starting point for anyone wanting to pursue a career in beauty therapy. On this course, you'll learn the essential skills and techniques needed to progress to a Level 3 course and become a fully qualified beauty therapist.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Material & kit fees: £140
Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-Up
This course is the ideal introduction to hair styling and make-up for the dynamic world of film, TV and theatre, and teaches you a broad range of essential skills and techniques to start a career as a make-up artist or hair stylist.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £170
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry
Designed as a complete introduction to professional make-up and styling techniques, you will learn a broad range of skills in make-up application and hair design and build a portfolio of different looks to help start your career.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Relevant Level 1 qualification or 5 GCSEs at Level 4-9, including English and Maths
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £170
Level 2 Diploma in Women’s & Men’s Hairdressing
Start your career in hairdressing with this course that teaches you the fundamental skills and techniques required for hair stylists and colourists, including fashion cutting and learning how to style and finish African hair.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £185
Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Designed to follow a Level 2 Beauty Therapy qualification, this course will teach you the additional skills and techniques you need to become a fully qualified beauty therapist and start a career in the beauty industry.
Level
3
Entry
requirements
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Material & kit fees: £150
Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up
Designed for those wishing to pursue a career in film, TV and theatre hair and make-up, this course builds on the skills learned at Level 2 to develop a portfolio of advanced techniques and industry knowledge.
Level
3
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy or Hair & Media Make-up
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £190
Level 3 Diploma in Hair Services
Designed to build on the essential skills learned at Level 2, this course will teach you advanced cutting and styling techniques and as well as gaining additional practical experience in hair colouring and an understanding of different products.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £47