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Hair, Beauty and Make-Up
Our hair and beauty courses give you the opportunity to apply your skills on real paying customers within The Retreat, our commercial hair and beauty salon and nail bar which is open to the public.
You will also have access to our beauty and holistic therapy training floor, a Centre for Excellence for the International Institute for Anti-Ageing.
Whether you want to become a hairstylist, colour technician, beauty therapist or make-up artist, we will help you get to where you want to be.
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What can I study?
Beauty Therapy - Level 2 (Part-Time)
Succeed in the beauty industry through learning learn skincare, manicure and pedicure treatments, eyelash and brow treatments, and make-up.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 28 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Make-Up - Level 2 (Part-Time)
Do you love to create striking looks and experiment with the latest make-up trends and products? This part-time make-up course can help you launch your career as a make-up artist.
Length: 4 hours per week for 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty Therapy - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Are you passionate about self-care and helping others feel their best? This part-time Beauty course will help you to achieve your dreams of becoming a beauty therapist.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Media Make-Up - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Prosthetics, photographic make-up, media hair design, body art and more. Learn everything you need to become professional make-up artist.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Hairdressing - Level 3 (Part-Time)
Balayage, beach waves, bobs and bangs... do you dream of a career in hairdressing? This part-time Hairdressing course is perfect for you!
Length: 7 hours per week for 34 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start date: 8th September 2025
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Half day workshops
Understanding Workplace Violence and Harassment - Level 2
Understand the possible causes of violence in the workplace and how to reduce the risks whilst learning about safe working policies and EDI in the workplace.
Length: 5 hours over 6 weeks
Study: Online Learning
Start Date: Various
Location: Online
Skills Bootcamp Brightsparks (Welding) - Level 3
Launch your welding career with hands-on, industry-aligned training and gain cutting-edge skills in MIG and TIG Welding processes.
Length: 10 hours per week for 15 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Energy Academy, Wallsend
CertCE Software Engineering - Level 4
Study two different coding languages to begin a career as a Software Engineer. No prior coding experience is required.
Length: Tuesday and Wednesday, 5pm - 9pm for 13 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Skills Bootcamp in Film and TV Production Technical Support - Level 3
Launch your career in North East's growing Film and TV industry with hands-on training, industry insights, and a guaranteed interview through our Skills Bootcamp in Film and TV Production Technical Support.
Length: 12 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Beauty Therapy - Level 2 (Part-Time)
Succeed in the beauty industry through learning learn skincare, manicure and pedicure treatments, eyelash and brow treatments, and make-up.
Length: 7.5 hours per week for 28 weeks
Study: Part-Time
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
Counselling Skills - Level 3 Diploma
This Level 3 Counselling course is perfect if you want to study counselling or develop your skills in a career where counselling skills are used.
Length: 10 hours per week for 17 weeks
Study: Short Course
Start Date: Various
Location: Rye Hill Campus
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