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Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Leicester

CostAnnual Tuition Fee: GBP1700.00. Material Fee: GBP120.00. Additional costs may apply and concessions may be available. Please click on GO TO COURSE or call 0116 224 2240 or email [email protected] for more information.
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 2
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyCity & Guilds awarding body
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About this course

Level 2 Beauty Therapy Course in Leicester. Classes run full-time at Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The course takes one year and covers a broad range of practical beauty therapy skills, from facials and waxing to make-up, nail art, and lash and brow tinting. You'll also study client care, reception skills, and health and safety. Entry requires GCSEs at grade 3 or above in English and maths, or Functional Skills Level 1 in both. Some home study is expected alongside your timetabled beauty therapy classes.

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you who are interested in a career in the beauty therapy industry. It allows you to learn, develop and practice the skills required for employment and/or career progression in this field.

Beauty therapy is a caring and rewarding industry but also requires hard work and dedication. This qualification is intended to provide a broad background of the beauty therapy industry and the vocational skills and knowledge required. Course content is highly practical and covers a broad range of beauty therapy skills. This course is very intense which requires total commitment and self-study at home in order to be successful.

What you will learn

  • You'll carry out manual facials, including steaming, exfoliation, and mask application
  • You'll perform manicure and pedicure treatments
  • You'll shape eyebrows and apply waxing techniques
  • You'll apply make-up and carry out lash and brow tinting
  • You'll create nail art designs
  • You'll deliver head massage treatments
  • You'll handle reception duties, client care, and product promotion
  • You'll apply health and safety practices in a salon environment

How you will learn

Learning is practical and classroom-based, with hands-on treatment sessions forming the core of the course. You'll also complete home study alongside your timetabled classes. Assessment is through practical demonstrations and knowledge-based tasks. Work experience placements are available for 16 to 19 year olds. Adults will have activities tailored to their needs.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Leicester College Freemen's Park Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Beauty therapist: carry out a full range of salon treatments
  • Nail technician: specialise in nail art, manicure, and pedicure services
  • Waxing technician: focus on hair removal treatments in a salon or clinic
  • Make-up artist: work in salons, events, or media
  • Salon receptionist: client-facing role combining beauty knowledge with admin
  • Spa therapist: deliver treatments in a hotel or wellness spa setting

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Diploma in Beauty Therapy (City and Guilds or VTCT): the next step if you want to take on more advanced treatments and move into senior or supervisory roles.
  • Level 3 Diploma in Massage Therapy: specialise in massage and holistic treatments.
  • Level 2 or 3 Diploma in Nail Technology: deepen your nail skills if that's the direction you want to go.
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