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Beauty Therapy Diploma Level 3

at University College Birmingham, Birmingham · university

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma1 yearFull timeFree

What the college says

Fascinated by fashion and the latest trends? Do you love the idea of making people look great and feel their best? Beauty therapy is a glamorous and booming business, and our Beauty Therapy college course will equip you with the skills you need to launch a thriving career in the industry. Available over two levels, this course will give you the practical grounding you need to enter a career in the sector or move on to further study. Beauty Therapy Level 2 provides you with the skills to work with confidence in a beauty salon, covering essential techniques such as facial skincare, manicure/pedicure and waxing. Beauty Therapy Level 3 then advances your skills and knowledge for higher-level work, with opportunities around the world such as on cruise ships, luxury spas and resorts. Throughout the course, you will be learning in a practical working environment within our superb training/commercial salons at University College Birmingham. You will also have the chance to put your skills to the test in the real world by attending a work placement in the industry, providing a real boost to your career prospects once you complete your studies.

What you need to get on

Please refer to the University College Birmingham course page for specific entry requirements.

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

  • UNIVERSITY COLLEGE BIRMINGHAM

    Summer Row, Birmingham, B3 1JB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 14 September 2026 · Birmingham

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