Course Overview

HNC Beauty Therapy aims to develop the underpinning knowledge, research, and skills to work in the beauty industry. This is a 1-year High-level course, for those starting their journey in the beauty industry (with the relevant qualifications) or progressing from an appropriate SCQF Level 6 in Beauty Therapy.

You will be taught by industry professionals with a wide range of industrial experience who will provide you with the training required to develop a career in the beauty industry and impart essential knowledge to equip you for employment.

The qualification develops 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, which you will be expected to provide.

We encourage professionalism in salon appearance and enhance client skills, ensuring you are employable for beauty salons, spas, cruise liners, or wish to pursue 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 can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

• Those with no prior experience can, with the correct qualifications enter as direct entry students, and units will be aimed at the essential salon treatments.

• Those entering with an SCQF6 in Beauty therapy may have wider option choices and build on skills gained at SCQF 6/ NC Beauty care / SVQ/NVQ Level 3 Beauty therapy

General Eligibility

• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above OR

• 1 A Level 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

• Alternatively, NC Beauty Care, or SVQ3 Beauty Therapy

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

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