Make-up Courses
Learn all the professional skills and techniques you need to start your career in make-up artistry and special effects with a specialist course at the London College of Beauty Therapy.
We’ll teach you how to perform a range of popular treatments from massage to facials, so you can qualify for your first role in beauty therapy in as little as a year. Our courses are fully-funded for those aged 16-18, and for those aged 19+ you can take out a government-backed loan which you won’t pay back until you’re earning over £25,000.
Start your career in make-up at London’s no.1 beauty college!
Level 2 Diploma in Hair & Media Make-Up
This course is the ideal introduction to hair styling and make-up for the dynamic world of film, TV and theatre, and teaches you a broad range of essential skills and techniques to start a career as a make-up artist or hair stylist.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £170
Level 2 Technical Certificate in Make-up Artistry
Designed as a complete introduction to professional make-up and styling techniques, you will learn a broad range of skills in make-up application and hair design and build a portfolio of different looks to help start your career.
Level
2
Entry
requirements
Relevant Level 1 qualification or 5 GCSEs at Level 4-9, including English and Maths
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £170
Level 3 Diploma in Theatrical, Special Effects, Hair & Media Make-up
Designed for those wishing to pursue a career in film, TV and theatre hair and make-up, this course builds on the skills learned at Level 2 to develop a portfolio of advanced techniques and industry knowledge.
Level
3
Entry
requirements
Level 2 qualification in Beauty Therapy or Hair & Media Make-up
Duration
1 year
Funding
Fully funded for 16-18, Materials & kit fees: £190
19+ Level 3 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up
Designed especially for those wishing to start a career in hair and media make-up without any prior experience or qualifications, and includes the necessary Level 2 units so that you don’t have to spend extra time and money to start your career.
Level
19+
Entry
requirements
Proficient in English reading, writing, listening and speaking
Duration
1 year
Funding
£3,345 (loans available), Materials & kit fees: £190, Uniform fees: £23