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 – you’ll only need to pay for the uniform and kit you need to complete your course.
Each course is one year long, and taught over two days a week at our central London campus. Students who successfully achieve a Level 2 diploma in beauty therapy, hairdressing or hair & media make-up can progress onto the Level 3 course to become fully qualified.
With masterclasses from industry experts and the support of our careers team throughout your course, we’ll help you start your career in hair and beauty.
Browse All Courses For 16-18-year-olds
Government-funded beauty courses for beginners at Level 2 and 3 in beauty therapy, hairdressing and hair & media make-up. Discover diplomas designed for school leavers aged 16-18 at the London College of Beauty Therapy, 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
Recommended minimum Grade 3 in GCSE English & Maths
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18; Uniform & kit fees: £205*
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
Recommended minimum Grade 3 in GCSE English & Maths
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18; Uniform & kit fees: £385*
Level 2 Diploma in 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
Recommended minimum Grade 3 in GCSE English & Maths
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18; Uniform & kit fees: £240*
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; Uniform & kit fees: £215*
Level 3 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-Up
This course is the ideal next step to a career in hair and media make-up for those aged 16-18, allowing you to build on the skills learned at Level 2. You’ll learn all about fashion and photographic make-up, creative hairdressing and media make-up.
Level
3
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Hair & Media Make-up or Beauty Therapy
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18; Uniform & kit fees: £290*
Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing
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
3
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18; Uniform & kit fees: £90*