Beauty Therapy HNC
Course code: 113B
Study mode: You study most days of the week and complete all course units /modules in the standard time., You take fewer course units/modules per week compared to full time.
Course type: HNC
International: Available to study on-campus
Study at: Inverness; Perth
Start in: September
Learning mode: You attend classes in person at your local campus or learning centre., You access classes and/or materials digitally.
Duration: Full time: 1 year; Part time: 2 years
How: You attend classes at scheduled times, shown on your timetable.
What is special about this course?
HNC Beauty Therapy aims at developing 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 a proficiency in an array of salon treatments.
You will practice on each other prior to 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
Accommodation
We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.
Entry requirements
- 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 programme, 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
- Due to professional body requirements, you must be 16 years or over on the first day of the course starting
- You will be invited to attend an interview, where you’ll have the opportunity to learn more about the course and share your interest in the subject area. Strong communication skills and a genuine enthusiasm for the subject are essential
Access routes
- NC Beauty Care or SVQ L3 Beauty Therapy
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: make up 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
Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus
How will I study my course?
- Full-time
- Part- time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will study by way of face-to-face lectures, tutorials in the classroom and practical exercise in a salon environment, as well as online classes
How long will my course last?
- Full-time: 1 year
- Part-time: 2 years
- Inverness
- Perth
Start date
- September
Fees
For information on costs of this course please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Funding
UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.
Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.
Additional costs
You will be expected to cover costs for uniform and kit (approximately £180-£205).
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion you will have the skills needed to work in beauty therapy in salons, hotels, cruise ships and other venues.
Can I progress into further study?
You may wish to progress to HND Beauty Therapy or year two of our BSc (Hons) Integrative Healthcare.
Apply for Beauty Therapy HNC
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at the University of the Highlands and Islands. We operate a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of gender, age, disability, ethnicity and socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.