Course Overview

The HND Beauty Therapy is a two-year course developing the knowledge, research, and skills that will underpin your work in the beauty industry.

The setting develops your skills in a realistic working environment, using contemporary salon equipment, and will develop proficiency in an array of salon treatments. You will practice on each other before completing assessments on external clients, whom you will be expected to source and book for assessment sessions.

You will be taught by industry professionals with a wide range of industry experience, who will impart essential knowledge to equip you for employment. We encourage and develop your professionalism in appearance and client skills, ensuring you are employable for beauty salons, spas, cruise liners, or in a career as a self-employed therapist.

Special features

• You will be required to purchase a uniform and kit and for your studies, details will be given on acceptance to the course

• You will be expected to follow a dress code whilst working in the salons

• You may be required to undertake a work placement as part of your course (for more information please contact your chosen campus)

• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

General Eligibility

• 2 Scottish Highers at grade C or above OR

• 2 A levels at grade D or above

• Preferably in English or a science-related subject, plus

• 3 National 5 qualifications or 3 Standard Grades 1, 2, or 3, or an SCQF Level 6 program, or equivalent

• Entry to year 2 may be possible with an HNC Beauty Therapy

• Prospective students without the standard entry requirements are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis

• You will be required to attend an interview as part of the selection process and may be asked to perform an assessment task

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

Language Requirement

• Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0

  Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic3-Min 50

  TOEFL-Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section