Beauty Therapy Advanced

Join the exciting beauty industry, learning diverse skills in body massage, electrotherapy, and client care to work in salons, spas, or even start your own business.

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Start Date: 15 Sep 2025

Mode of Study: Full-Time

Location: Graduate Salon

Days: Mon to Sat

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Course overview

The world of beauty is an exciting industry to be a part of, whether you choose to work in a spa, salon or run your own business. Over 245,000 people work in the industry across 55,000 businesses and it turns over £6.2 billion a year in the UK alone.

The Beauty Therapy industry is based on creativity, innovation and what’s on trend. From contouring to charcoal face masks or even micro blading, beauty is fast-paced and ever-evolving, meaning you’re guaranteed to have a diverse and exciting career.

What will I do?

Level 3 Beauty Therapy offers a substantial vocational qualification that will prepare you for a career as a Beauty Therapist, meaning on completion you can gain employment working in commercial beauty salons as well as hotels, spas and cruise liners.

Entry for this qualification can be via previous completion of a level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy and a successful skills test and interview.

This Beauty Therapy qualification includes all the required elements to work effectively as a beauty therapist including: providing body massage, face and body electrotherapy, health and safety and client care. Opportunity to develop further knowledge and skills with optional units such as microdermabrasion are also included.

Units include:

Enhanced work experience opportunity with leading Spas and salons such as Champneys, Tring
Trip to Professional Beauty exhibition, London/ Birmingham
Facial and product training by Elemis professional skin care range
Experience in organisation and running of special events held by the college
Industry talks and trade tests by local Spas which could lead to future employment

What’s next?

Our live beauty therapy learning environments are focused on getting you ready for work as soon as possible. You could use the contacts you’ve gained to start work straight away in a nearby salon, hotel or spa. You could also start your own beauty or hairstyle business. You could continue to learn while you earn by carrying on with your education. There are plenty of courses that will complement your skillset, including gel nails, spray tan, Indian head massage, and lots more.

Is it for me?

Do you enjoy making people feel better about themselves? A simple re-style or makeover can boost confidence in so many different ways. You must be friendly, understanding and patient with customers and your colleagues. Building a client base is very important, so you must be able to make people feel at ease with you, and build their trust. A diverse skillset will enable you to go further in your career, so you must be willing to try new things. It’s important to keep up with current trends, for example how social media now has a huge influence on the hair and beauty industry.

Entry requirements

To undertake Level 3 Beauty Therapy, you should hold a Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy prior to undertaking this qualification.

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Start Date

15 Sep 2025

Days

Mon to Sat

Location

Graduate Salon

Our College, your future…

Introduction to Hair & Beauty

Every day there are new styles and new trends popping up on social media! When you’re in the Hair and Beauty industry, you get to exercise your artistry and creativity while helping people look and feel their best. Our Graduate Salon is where you will be practicing with both skills training and learning about the commercial side of the business. You’ll be learning first hand how a salon operates and working with clients to develop your customer service skills.
Courses Available

Barbering – Intermediate

Barbering – Advanced

Beauty Therapy – Intermediate

Beauty Therapy – Advanced

Hairdressing – Intermediate
How to get into the industry

Hairstylist or barber is an excellent career for on-the-job training and there are many apprenticeships and job vacancies available at all levels. Beauty Therapy apprenticeships are slightly less plentiful but do exist. Some beauty students go on to take a foundation degree in aesthetics.
Why study at Milton Keynes College?

Milton Keynes College offers fantastic facilities, dedicated support, and a wide range of qualifications. Our courses are designed with industry partners, ensuring you gain relevant skills for better employability. Located near some of the country’s largest businesses, the college provides excellent networking and professional opportunities, giving you an advantage when starting your career.

Why choose College?

There’s so much more to college than just your study programme. You’ll have the chance to make new friends and meet like-minded people, gaining more free time and independence in a less formal environment than at school. Milton Keynes College provides financial support and real working environments, giving you practical experience. You can also benefit from work experience opportunities with local and national businesses. By joining the student community, you’ll be part of a supportive network that enhances your personal and professional growth.

Application Journey

The application journey starts with researching your options to find the best course for you. From September, you can apply online. College interviews begin in November, giving you a chance to present yourself and learn more about our college. Discovery Days in July allow you to come on campus and get a real taste of college life. In August, you will receive your GCSE results, which are key for finalising your college placement. Enrolment then happens in August and September with your course beginning in September.

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