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Hair and Beauty

Sheffield College

Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Unknown/Not applicable

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

City Campus

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Do you love helping people feel confident, creative, and at their best? A career in the hair and beauty industry lets you combine artistry with people skills to make a real difference every day.

From hairdressing, colouring, and barbering to beauty therapy, skincare, and make-up artistry, the possibilities are endless. Studying hair and beauty at college gives you hands-on experience with real clients, industry-standard techniques, and the confidence to turn your passion into a successful career.

Course Details

Hair and Beauty Level 1

A basic introduction to hair and beauty skills and techniques, perfect for starting your journey.

Beauty Therapy Level 2

Learn professional beauty treatments, skincare, and customer care.

Hair and Media Make Up Level 2

Discover creative make-up techniques for fashion, media, and special occasions. This qualification focuses on the underlying principles and practices of professional make-up, skincare and styling.

Hairdressing Level 2

Learn core hairdressing skills including cutting, colouring, and styling.

Barbering Level 2

Gain skills in classic and modern barbering styles and techniques. This is a practical qualification that will equip you with the skills to work within the barbering industry.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Hair and Beauty Level 1, Beauty Therapy Level 2

• Written assignments

• Practical assessments

Hair and Media Make Up Level 2

• Written assignments

• Practical assessments

• Exams

Hairdressing Level 2 and Barbering level 2

• Written assignments

• Practical assessments

• Exams

Entry requirements

Hair and Beauty Level 1 - 4 GCSEs at grade 3 or above to include English Language and Maths.

Beauty Therapy Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths

Hair and Media Make up Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths

Hairdressing Level 2 - 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language and Maths

Barbering Level 2 - 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English Language or Maths

Your next steps...

Exciting jobs in this sector include:

• Hairdresser or Stylist

• Barber

• Beauty Therapist

• Make-Up Artist (media, fashion, or special effects)

• Salon Manager

• Spa Therapist

• Freelance Hair or Make-Up Artist

Additional information

http://www.sheffcol.ac.uk/

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