Hair and Beauty
Beauty & Make Up Aesthetics
Campus Granton Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 6
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This exciting 18 week course will provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills to work within the beauty and make up sector.
The course is suited to individuals who wish to learn a variety of skills and techniques within the Hair, Make Up and the Beauty sector. The course covers a variety of treatments and services that are currently popular in the Beauty and Aesthetic industry. You will learn skills in eye enhancements, eyelash enhancements, lash lifting and brow lamination, along with techniques in airbrush make up and skin camouflage. The course also includes fantasy make-up and hair to explore your creative side and to work towards creating a portfolio of work.
Training at Edinburgh College will enhance your employability prospects as we have an exceptional standard of facilities and highly qualified lecturers. You will work in our salons or studios providing a realistic industry environment and gain essential practical experience working on paying clients with high-end product companies such as Dermalogica and Wella which will enhance your employment prospects. Edinburgh College is a recognised Centre of Excellence by Wella and also houses the Wella Training Studio for Scotland. This amazing collaboration ensures students receive the most up-to-date training in innovations and techniques within the industry.
This training will give you valuable practical experience and is a stepping stone towards a fulfilling career as a beauty aesthetician or make-up consultant
Please note:
- There is an additional cost for course kit, uniforms and books which must be purchased prior to starting the course. Bursary may cover this
If you are interested in being a model for our students or want to try out our star facilities before beginning your studying journey, simply book in for a treatment.
Hair Salons, Beauty Salons and Barbershop | Edinburgh College
What you will learn- Contemporary Eye Treatments
- Eye Enhancements
- Contemporary Make-up
- Airbrush Makeup Application (ABT Accredited)
- Skin Camouflage (VTCT accredited)
- Fantasy Make-Up and Hair
- Gel Polish Application (ABT Certificated)
- Lash lifting Aesthetics (ABT Accredited)
- Spray Tanning (ABT Certificated)
- Brow Lamination (ABT Certificated)
Placement information
There is no work placement required for this course, however you will be working on clients in our realistic employability salons and studios.
How the course is assessed
- You will be assessed on your occupational competence along with SQA & VTCT assessments.
- All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.
- The theory aspects of the course are carried out online and on campus
Number of days per week
2 days per week (9-4pm) plus one evening (4:30 – 8:00pm)
Entry requirements
- All applicants must be 16 years of age or older before the start date of the course and must hold:
- A minimum of three National 5 OR a Level 2 Makeup, Hair or Beauty related courses or equivalent (external Makeup courses)
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
As part of the course application, you will be invited to attend an open evening with our lecturing team, to hear about the course in person. Within the evening you will be given a small task working in pairs along with a formal interview.
The formal interview has a scoring criterion based on presentation and communication skills at the interview.
Hair and Beauty Applicant Privacy Notice
English Proficiency Requirements
IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- Beauty Care NC Level 6
- Make Up Artistry
Career options
- Beauty Industry
- Make Up Consultant
Study Options
| Campus | Study mode | Start date |
|---|---|---|
| Granton Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |
