Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma Full-time

Course Overview

Hairdressing Level 3 Diploma Full-time

Advance your career with our Level 3 Hairdressing Course! Learn expert cutting, colouring, and styling in our professional salon environment. Guest workshops and industry events. One-day-a-week salon placements. Gain real client experience, build your portfolio, and prepare for senior roles or self-employment.

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PHAIDIW3

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

  • Level 2 Hairdressing qualification (such as NVQ or VRQ Level 2).

  • Names and contact details for at least 5 clients*

  • Completed work placement proposal form*

  • GCSE grade 4 English and Maths desirable

Assessments include practical salon-based tasks, written assignments, online tests and oral questioning. Students also build a portfolio showcasing their skills and client work.

Hairdressing kit required, approx. cost £400 Uniform approx. cost £40

Diploma

After Level 3 Hairdressing, you can progress to salon management, become a senior stylist, start your own business, or move into teaching or assessing. You can also pursue higher education like a Level 4 qualification or a foundation degree in salon management or hair science.

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 11 June 2025.