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Beauty Therapy
- 1 Study option
- Undergraduate
- 2 Campuses
- Awarded by:
- Scottish Qualifications Authority trading as SQA
Course summary
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.
To enhance learning and ensure better understanding of treatments, you will be required to practice on each other and must be willing to receive all treatments on your course prior to completing assessments. As part of your practical training, you will be responsible for sourcing clients to complete your assessments. To support you in this, we maintain a small bank of regular clients.
To replicate the professional standards in industry, you will be required to wear the designated uniform in all practical classes (black tunic and trousers/leggings) and black closed-toe shoes/trainers which you will be expected to supply yourself. You will also be required to wear no jewellery to practical classes for health and hygiene purposes and to avoid loss or damage.
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.
Modules
Module outline
Year 1 - HNC
Mandatory units are:
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Beauty therapy: applied anatomy and physiology
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Beauty therapy: face and body treatment packages
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Beauty therapy: professional salon skills
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Beauty therapy: graded unit 1
Optional subjects may include:
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Beauty therapy: depilation
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Beauty therapy: face and body electrotherapy
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Beauty therapy: facial therapy treatments
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Beauty therapy: hand, foot and nail therapies
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Body massage treatments
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Beauty therapy: contemporary aesthetic treatments
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Beauty therapy: make up skills
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Traditional head massage
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Signature massage
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Liquid and powder nail enhancements
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Light curing gel nail enhancements
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Eyelash enhancements
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Eyebrow artistry
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Spa treatments
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Reflexology
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Aromatherapy massage
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Remedial massage
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Beauty therapy: electrical epilation
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Work placement
Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus
This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.
How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- H49
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelD
Preferably in English or a science related subject
Scottish HigherC
Preferably in English or a science related subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
plus 3 National 5 qualifications or 3 Standard Grades 1, 2 or 3, or an SCQF Level 6 programme, or equivalent
Scottish National CertificatePass
NC Beauty Care, or SVQ3 Beauty Therapy
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/hnc-beauty-therapy/
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
- 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
- Other
- Due to professional body requirements, you must be 16 years or over on the first day of the course starting
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Overall score of 5.5 with no element below 5.0 |
| PTE Academic | 50 | Minimum score of 50 |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 69 | Min 69 or above with min 17 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
International entry requirements
This course is available for international students (including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK) requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. International students should apply to UHI Inverness.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Course optionsHistorical entry grades report
This report uses your grades to show how students with similar results have done when applying to this course in the past. Sometimes, there isn’t data for every possible set of grades. When that happens, universities and colleges occasionally fill in the gaps for sets of grades that are typically accepted.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1285* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £7886* | |
| EU & International | £9460* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
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You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
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