University of Derby

Women's Hairdressing Level 2

University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

Turn your passion into a profession – the perfect starting point for school leavers ready to launch their career in hairdressing. Train in a real salon – gain hands-on experience working with clients in our fully equipped, professional hairdressing environments Work with leading brands – master your craft using top industry-standard products, including Wella. Build your signature style – learn cutting, colouring, perming, styling, and consultation skills to become a confident salon stylist.

Step into the industry – prepare for work as a professional hair stylist, colour technician, or progress to Level 3 or an apprenticeship Experience the glamour – enjoy enrichment activities, guest speakers, industry trips, and visits to trade shows and Wella Studios

Key highlights

  • Hands-on training with real clients in fully equipped professional salons
  • Work with industry-standard products, including Wella
  • Learn cutting, colouring, perming, styling and consultation skills
  • Guest speakers, industry trips and visits to trade shows and Wella Studios
  • Progression routes to Level 3 study or an apprenticeship

Entry requirements

Train in a real salon – gain hands-on experience working with clients in our fully equipped, professional hairdressing environments Experience the glamour – enjoy enrichment activities, guest speakers, industry trips, and visits to trade shows and Wella Studios

Scholarships

  • Full Payment Discount

    If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.

    Up to £1,000
  • Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar

    Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.

  • Talented Athlete Award

    Please contact the provider.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships

    Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000

    Up to £2,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Hair stylist
  • Colour technician
  • Salon stylist
  • Junior stylist
  • Hairdressing apprentice

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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