Courses

The London College of Beauty Therapy offers a range of full-time courses in beauty therapy, make-up and hairdressing for school leavers ages 16-18 and adults aged 19+. You don’t need any previous experience or qualifications to start your journey to a career in the beauty industry!

If you’re aged 16-18 and don’t have any previous qualifications in beauty, you’ll start on a one-year Level 2 course. Once you successfully complete the Level 2 course, you can progress onto a Level 3 course to become fully qualified.

If you’re 19 or over, you can apply for a Level 3 19+ course. These courses include the required Level 2 units free of charge, so that you can save time and money to become fully qualified in one year. We also offer a Level 4 advanced course for those aged 19+ who are already qualified in beauty therapy and have some experience working in the industry.

Discover all our courses below.

Courses

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Beauty Therapy Courses

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

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

Fully funded for 16-18, Material & kit fees: £140

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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

Entry
requirements

Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

Duration

1 year

Funding

Fully funded for 16-18, Material & kit fees: £150

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19+ Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

For those aged 19+, this course is a direct route to a career in beauty therapy. If you have not already achieved a Level 2 qualification, the necessary Level 2 units are included free of charge so that you don’t have to spend extra time and money to become fully

Level

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

£3,345 (loans available), Materials & kit fees: £130, Uniform fees: £42

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19+ CIBTAC Level 4 Diploma in Aesthetic Practice

Ideal for those already working as beauty therapists or in related sectors who want to increase their skills, services and earning potential, this course teaches you a range of popular advanced clinical techniques.

Level

Entry
requirements

Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification

Duration

18 weeks

Funding

£3,345 (loans available)

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Make-up Courses

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

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £170

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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

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

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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

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

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19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up

Designed especially for those wishing to start a career in hair and media make-up without any prior experience or qualifications, and includes the necessary Level 2 units so that you don’t have to spend extra time and money to start your career.

Level

19+

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

£3,345 (loans available), Materials & kit fees: £190, Uniform fees: £23

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Hairdressing Courses

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

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £185

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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

Entry
requirements

Level 2 qualification in Hairdressing

Duration

1 year

Funding

Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £47

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19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hairdressing (with Colouring & Styling)

This course is designed for those aged 19+ with no qualifications or experience in hairdressing, and includes the necessary Level 2 units so that you don’t have to spend extra time and money to start your career as a hair stylist or colour technician.

Level

Entry
requirements

Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking

Duration

1 year

Funding

£2,596 (loans available), Materials & kit fees: £47, Uniform fees: £23

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