Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma Full-time

Course Overview

Beauty Therapy Level 2 Diploma Full-time

Step into the world of beauty and unlock your potential with the Level 2 Beauty Therapy course at Barnsley College! This full-time course is perfect for anyone passionate about helping others look and feel their best. You’ll gain hands-on experience in facials, waxing, lash and brow treatments, manicures, pedicures, and make-up services — all taught in professional salon settings. With expert tutors and industry-standard equipment, you’ll build the skills and confidence needed to start your care

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Course length: 1 Years

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PBEANVB2

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

Two GCSEs at grade 3 or above, plus English at grade 4 or above

OR

A Level 1 qualification in Beauty Therapy, Nails, or Make-up

After completing this course, you can progress to the Level 3 Beauty Therapy, Level 3 Nails, Level 3 make up qualification, opening doors to more advanced training or employment in salons, spas, or even self-employment 1 2.

You will be required to purchase an essential equipment kit, uniform, shoes and text books before starting the course using order forms which will be provided prior to enrolling onto the programme.

Diploma

On completion of the programme, you may wish to progress to a further one year study completing Level 3 Beauty Therapy qualification. See what careers are available in the Hair and Beautysector. Use our online careers tool,Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which maybe added to your study programme, subject to approval from your chosen department.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 04 June 2025.