Hair and Beauty Level 1

University of DerbyBuxton Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

First Steps into the industry – designed for 16–18-year-olds (working towards starting a career in hair and beauty from a Level 1 up). Learn by doing – train in fully equipped, professional salons with real clients for hands-on experience. Work with the best – use top product ranges like Wella, trusted by professionals worldwide.

Build essential skills – develop creativity, technical ability, customer service, and communication. Explore your future – gain a broad qualification before specialising in either hair or beauty at Level 2. Industry opportunities – benefit from work experience, employer links, enrichment activities, and trips to discover the latest trends.

Key highlights

Train in fully equipped professional salons with real clients
Use professional product ranges such as Wella
Develop creativity, technical ability, customer service and communication skills
Broad qualification before specialising in hair or beauty at Level 2
Work experience, employer links, enrichment activities and trend-focused trips

Entry requirements

First Steps into the industry – designed for 16–18-year-olds (working towards starting a career in hair and beauty from a Level 1 up). Learn by doing – train in fully equipped, professional salons with real clients for hands-on experience. Explore your future – gain a broad qualification before specialising in either hair or beauty at Level 2.

Industry opportunities – benefit from work experience, employer links, enrichment activities, and trips to discover the latest trends.

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

Salon assistant
Junior hairdresser
Trainee beauty therapist
Apprentice hairdresser
Salon receptionist

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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