Hair and Beauty
This industry offers a wide and diverse range of employment opportunities from working on TV, magazines, photoshoots, theatrical makeup, special effects makeup, and behind the scenes at shows and events, to leading a salon team or owning your own business.
You will train in our on-site commercial salon, which is open to the public, so you will gain first-hand experience with real clients.
Real World Learning
You’ll gain experience through work placements, volunteering at local events, and through competitions. You’ll hear from industry experts and local employers, whom we work closely with, to shape what you learn and prepare you for a successful career.
Facilities:
- On-site commercial salon open to the public.
- External trained staff from MUK and Aston & Fincher come into classes to give product demonstrations and knowledge which learners get to practise with.
Career Prospects:
- Hairdresser
- Barber
- Beauty Therapist
- Salon manager
- Sales & Retail Assistant
- Customer Service occupation
- Beautician
- Nail Technician
- Lash Technician
Hair and Beauty Programmes
Please select the type of qualification you are looking for:
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Level 1 Diploma in Hair & Beauty
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Campus: City Study Option: Part time -
Level 2 Diploma in Beauty Therapy
Campus: City Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ)
Campus: City Study Option: Part time -
Level 2 Diploma in Hairdressing (VRQ)
Campus: City Study Option: Full time
You will gain commercial experience with real customers in our onsite salon which is open to the public.
Learner Case Studies
Corrie-Jade Maclachlan
Meet Corrie-Jade Maclachlan, one of our Level 2 Hairdressing course students. With no prior experience in the industry, Corrie-Jade’s determination and passion for learning has quickly become evident, turning her education in to a business.
Latest News and Success Stories
April 8, 2024
Coventry College Learner Nominated for Prestigious Hairdressing
A Coventry College Hairdressing student Corrie-Jade has defied the odds by winning an industry award whilst balancing her education, motherhood and entrepreneurship.
November 15, 2022
Coventry College recognised by award-winning venue
The College has has received a mark of excellence from an established Leicestershire spa for its work in the beauty industry.
September 6, 2022
Hair and Beauty learners pamper athletes at Commonwealth Games
Around 200 hairdressing, barbering and nail services students from Coventry College delivered more 1,000 beauty treatments to Commonwealth athletes at the Birmingham 2022 Athletes Village at the University of Warwick.