Highlighted Courses
Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
This programme will allow students to work as a barber or hairdresser to provide hair cutting, styling and grooming services for men and women.
Barbering Studies VTCT Diploma Level 2
Groom men’s hair and facial hair with this creative course. you will acquire specialist barbering skills such as shampoo and conditioning, cutting m...
Hair and Beauty Skills VTCT Diploma Level 2
Strengthen your technical skills with this programme. You will design mood boards to showcase your ideas and create full looks on clients from head to...
About the School
The School of Hair, Beauty & Media Makeup combines creativity, industry knowledge, practical experience, and people skills to produce qualified experts in the beauty industry. Courses range from hairdressing to hair removal courses, and are run in-line with the latest fashion and beauty trends.
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Art of dressing hair
Facilities
Stunning salons and spa, hair and makeup studios, and work experience opportunities in a flourishing business.
Store Links
Students can purchase the acrylic nails kit for the six week short course from the store.
FAQs
What are the progression routes from your courses?
Progression routes are available from Level 1 through to Level 3 within the department. University Centre Leeds also offers a degree in Fashion, Theatrical and Media Hair and Makeup as a further progression route for Level 3 students.
What careers do your qualifications lead to?
After completing our courses students can progress to various hair, beauty and media makeup roles. These roles include: creative hair stylist, makeup artist (MUA), beauty spa therapist, hairdresser, colour technician, theatrical makeup artist, wig technician, hair removal specialist, skin rejuvenation specialist, salon and spa manager and beauty assessor/teacher.
What facilities do you have?
We have stunning salon facilities for our students to train in as well as cutting-edge makeup studios. Our students gain also gain experience in a flourishing salon and spa business.
What industry links do you have?
We have a wealth of partnerships with leading brands such as Urban Decay, Treasure House, Dermalogica, Wella, Nouveau, Steiner, St Tropez Sterex, and Skyncare.
Which campus is the School of Hair, Beauty & Media Makeup based at?
We are based at Printworks Campus.
Safeguarding
We are committed to making sure all students and staff are protected from harm. All staff are trained in safeguarding and child protection and our dedicated safeguarding team is on hand for advice and support. Don’t stay silent, we are here for you.
Locations
This school can be found at the following locations:
Facts
There are 1,187 jobs in the hairdressing and barber sector in Leeds, this means the sector has increased by 1.3% compared with 2019. (EMSI, 2019)
By 2024, the hairdressing and barber sector labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 3.3%. (EMSI, 2019)
There are 520 jobs in the beautician sector in Leeds, this means the sector has increased by 1% compared with 2018. (EMSI, 2019)
By 2024, the beautician labour market in Leeds is predicted to grow by 2.3%. (EMSI, 2019)
Staff Focus
Elle Burnett
Apprenticeships
Hair Professional Apprenticeship Level 2
This programme will allow students to work as a barber or hairdresser to provide hair cutting, styling and grooming services for men and women.
Beauty Therapy (Massage Route) Apprenticeship Level 3
This programme is ideal for those who are currently working as a beauty therapist and would like to take their practical skills and industry knowledge...
Hairdressing Apprenticeship Level 3
This programme is ideal for those that are currently in a hairdressing role and looking to further develop their practical skills and knowledge.This a...
