Beauty Therapy - Level 4 Diploma

This course builds on your existing beauty therapy knowledge, covering advanced techniques to help you progress to a senior beauty therapist.

You will cover specialist treatments such as laser and light hair removal, laser and light skin rejuvenation, and microdermabrasion, as well as dermatology and microbiology.

You will have plenty of opportunities to practise what you are learning with real customers in our salon, under the guidance of professional beauty experts.

For information on our Higher Education policies, including admissions, fees, and student contracts, please see the links below:

• Complaints Policy
• Fees Policy
• HE Admissions Policy
• HE Student Contract
• HE Student Protection Plan

For our full list of policies, governance and fees, please see our website’s policy page.

Topics covered can include:

• Light and laser treatments for hair removal
• Light and laser treatments for skin rejuvenation (IPL)
• Microdermabrasion techniques
• Dermatology
• Microbiology
• Physiology of ageing
• Management of health, safety and security in the salon

You will need:

• Beauty Therapy - Level 3 Diploma or equivalent

All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

You will be assessed on the practical work that you do in the beauty salon as well as through observations, an e-portfolio, online testing, assignments and oral questioning.

AGED 16 - 18

If you will be aged 16, 17 or 18 on 31st August 2025 before the start date of the course, and you have the legal right to remain in the UK for the duration of your course then your study with us will be free.

Please see here for the documents you need to show us.

Some courses have additional costs, such as specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

Adults - Level 4

This course may be free or reduced-cost for you if you meet certain conditions:

• If you are not working or have a low income. You need to show proof of your income or benefits.
• Residency rules apply. You need to show you have permission to live, work and study in the UK without conditions.
• There are some exceptions, such as certain visa types.

Check here which documents you need to show us, and which visa types are allowed.

If you do not meet the residency rules, you can still enrol on the course but you may have to pay some fees. All applicants are fee-assessed during enrolment.

If you are not eligible for a free or reduced-cost course, you need to pay the full fee yourself, or apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Some courses have additional costs, such as for specialist materials and trips.

Many of our students are eligible for financial support. See here for details.

On successful completion of the course, you can develop your skills further through a range of specialist courses, designed to supplement your existing knowledge.