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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Cambridge – Cambridge Regional College – Full-time

CostFee:1470.00 Concession: 183.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start3 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Cambridge. Classes run at Cambridge Regional College, full-time during the day, over one year. Entry requires three GCSEs at grade 3 or above, including Maths and English, or a completed Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy. Admission is by interview. You'll cover anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care, and communication skills. Practical beauty therapy classes include facial skincare, manicures, and pedicures, alongside retail and treatment planning. This City and Guilds level 2 beauty therapy qualification prepares you for work in salons and spas.

Who this course is for

Do you have a keen interest in the beauty and make up industry and want to learn more?

Are you enthusiastic, motivated and enjoy working closely with others?

We offer a full time Level 2 qualification for aspiring beauty therapists and make-up artists.

The course will teach you anatomy and physiology, health and safety, client care and communication skills as well as linking retail opportunities into your treatments.

The practical treatments we cover:

Facial skincare

Manicures and pedicures

Eye treatments – to include lash and brow tinting, brow shaping and lash lifting

Waxing

Make-up application

There will also be an opportunity to learn treatments through enrichment activities such as tanning and gel.

Entry requirements

Entry will depend on a successful interview and 3 GCSE’s at grade 3 (D) to include Maths and English. A grade 3 is science is also preferable, though not essential. Or a completed Level 1 Diploma in Beauty Therapy

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What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to beauty treatments.
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment.
  • You'll develop client care and communication skills.
  • You'll carry out facial skincare treatments.
  • You'll perform manicures and pedicures to a professional standard.
  • You'll identify and apply retail opportunities linked to client treatments.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom teaching and hands-on practical sessions. Assessment is a mix of practical observation, written assignments, and knowledge tests. Your progress is assessed throughout the course rather than in a single final exam. Full-time daytime attendance at Cambridge Regional College is required.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cambridge Regional College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: provide skincare and nail treatments in a salon
  • Make-up artist: work in beauty, bridal, or media settings
  • Nail technician: specialise in manicures, pedicures, and nail art
  • Salon assistant: support therapists and build practical experience
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa
  • Retail beauty advisor: advise customers on skincare and beauty products

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy: deepen your skills in advanced treatments such as electrotherapy, waxing, and specialist facials, and move toward senior therapist roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: specialise in body massage and holistic treatments.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training: if you want to teach beauty therapy in the future, this is the qualification to look at next.
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