Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
at Hopwood Hall College, Manchester · college
What the college says
Discover our range of courses at Hopwood Hall College, with entry requirements, progression and course information.
What you need to get on
A minimum of 4 GCSEs grade D/3 or above to include English and Mathematics are required to begin this course. If the required grade is not reached you will need to study these subjects alongside the course to help achieve grade C/4. This is a government requirement but also needed by many employers for any numbers of careers.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
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
Rochdale Campus
Rochdale Campus Hopwood Hall College, Rochdale, OL12 6RY
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Rochdale
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