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HND Beauty Therapy

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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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

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units are:

  • Beauty Therapy: Applied Anatomy and Physiology

  • Beauty therapy: face and body treatment packages

  • Beauty therapy: professional salon skills

  • Beauty therapy: graded unit 1

Optional subjects may include:

  • Beauty therapy: depilation

  • Beauty therapy: face and body electrotherapy

  • Beauty therapy: facial therapy treatments

  • Beauty therapy: hand, foot, and nail therapies

  • Body massage treatments

  • Beauty therapy: contemporary aesthetic treatments

  • Beauty therapy: makeup skills

  • Traditional head massage

  • Signature massage

  • Liquid and powder nail enhancements

  • Light-curing gel nail enhancements

  • Eyelash enhancements

  • Eyebrow artistry

  • Spa treatments

  • Reflexology

  • Aromatherapy massage

  • Remedial massage

  • Beauty therapy: electrical epilation

  • Work placement

2 Year 2 - HND

Mandatory units are:

  • Beauty therapy: advanced facial and body therapy techniques

  • Lifestyle advice for clients

  • Beauty therapy: promotional and selling skills

  • Beauty therapy: graded unit 2

  • Beauty therapy: product knowledge

Mandatory units may also include:

  • Beauty therapy: depilation advanced

  • Contemporary spa massage

  • Spa treatments

  • Seated massage therapy

  • Remedial massage

  • Beauty therapy: electrical depilation

  • Beauty therapy: advanced electrical epilation

Optional subjects may include:

  • Beauty therapy: depilation

  • Beauty therapy: face and body electrotherapy

  • Beauty therapy: facial therapy treatments

  • Beauty therapy: hand, foot, and nail therapies

  • Body massage treatments

  • Beauty therapy: contemporary aesthetic treatments

  • Beauty therapy: makeup skills

  • Traditional head massage

  • Signature massage

  • Liquid and powder nail enhancements

  • Light-curing gel nail enhancements

  • Eyelash enhancements

  • Eyebrow artistry

  • Spa treatments

  • Reflexology

  • Aromatherapy massage

  • Work placement

Language Requirement

  • IELTS5.5
  • TOEFL69
  • PTE50
  • Duolingo00

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

Ready to get started?

For any enquiries or further details, please don't hesitate to contact us. Let's take the next step in your academic journey together.

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