Make-up Courses
Dreaming of a career as a make-up artist or hair stylist to the stars? Kickstart your journey with specialist hair and media make-up courses at the London College of Beauty Therapy, London’s no.1 beauty college.
If you’re aged 16-18 you can start with a Level 2 diploma in Hair & Media Make-up before studying the Level 3 course to become fully qualified. Our courses are fully-funded for those aged 16-18 – you’ll only need to pay for the uniform and kit you need to complete your course.
We also offer a Level 3 course in Hair & Media Make-up for those aged 19+ who have already achieved the Level 2 qualification! You can take out a government-backed loan to cover your tuition fees, which you won’t pay back until you’re earning over £25,000.
We’ll teach you how to apply make-up and style hair for a range of different scenarios and clients, such as TV, film and theatre. With masterclasses from industry experts and the support of our careers team throughout your course, we’ll help you start your career in beauty.
Browse All Make-Up Courses
Learn all the professional skills and techniques you need to start your career with Level 2 and Level 3 hair and media make-up courses at the London College of Beauty Therapy, London’s no.1 beauty college.

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 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*

19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-Up
Designed especially for those aged 19 and over build on the skills already learned at Level 2, on this course you'll learn more advanced make-up artistry and hair styling techniques to prepare you for a career in film, fashion or bridal beauty and more!
Level
19+
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Hair & Media Make-up
Duration
1 year
Funding
£3,630 (loans available); Uniform & kit fees: £290*