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Beauty Therapy Diploma

at South & City College Birmingham, Birmingham · college

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull time

What the college says

This Level 3 beauty therapy course caters to both recent school-leavers and adults, offering a diverse set of specialist, technical practical skills and knowledge. The acquired skills not only prepare you for employment opportunities but also serve as a solid foundation for further study within the beauty and spa therapy industry. You will also have work-related learning opportunities, where you can further develop your skills, leading to many exciting career opportunities with employment options in leisure facilities, cruise liners, health spas, or as a self-employed therapist. If you are a school-leaver and did not achieve a grade 4 GCSE in English and maths, you will need to continue to study at either GCSE or Functional Skills level.

What you need to get on

You may have current and continued work experience in a beauty/nail salon, in which you can enrol onto the course upon a successful interview. You can also enrol if you have successfully completed a Level 2 technical diploma in relevant subject. Due to the externally set and externally marked exam, you will need to complete an initial assessment for Level 1 English, GCSE grade 3 or above in English language or Level 1 or above in Functional Skills.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Longbridge Campus

    South and City College Birmingham 1 Longbridge Lane, Northfield, B31 2AJ

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  • Hall Green Campus

    Cole Bank Road Hall Green, Birmingham, B28 8ES

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Start dates

  • 7 September 2026 · Northfield
  • 7 September 2026 · Birmingham

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