Level 5

FD Advanced Beauty Therapy and Aesthetics

Build advanced clinical, scientific, and professional skills for a career in cosmetic aesthetics, gaining real client experience, ethical practice, and progression opportunities within clinics, medi-spas, management, or further degree-level study.

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Step into the future of the beauty industry with the Foundation Degree in Advanced Beauty Therapy and Aesthetics — a pioneering course designed for ambitious beauty professionals ready to progress into the rapidly expanding world of clinical and cosmetic aesthetics. This hands-on degree blends advanced technical training with in-depth scientific knowledge and professional development. You’ll master a range of specialist treatments including laser and IPL hair removal, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, micro-needling, Dr Platon Cold Plasma Infusion, and PMU make-up, all delivered to clinical standards and aligned with Health Education England (HEE) and National Occupational Standards (NOS). From day one, you’ll work within Hull College’s professional training salon, Salon QG, a fully equipped commercial clinic where you’ll carry out real treatments on real clients under expert supervision. This authentic clinical experience ensures you build confidence, accuracy, and an exceptional understanding of client care, safety, and ethics. The programme combines science, creativity, and professionalism. You’ll explore: • Skin science and dermatology – understanding the physiology of ageing and the biological foundations of cosmetic procedures. • Advanced aesthetic technologies – developing practical expertise in laser, light, and chemical-based treatments. • Client consultation and ethics – learning how to conduct safe, ethical, and results-driven treatments centred on client wellbeing. • Business and leadership skills – preparing for management roles or self-employment in the aesthetics sector through modules in leadership, enterprise, and employability. You’ll also gain vital transferable skills — communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and digital literacy — that prepare you for success in a professional, fast-changing industry.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

This course is an award of the University of Huddersfield.

Hull College’s collaboration with the University of Huddersfield allows us to offer degree courses at Level 7. This course and qualification is subject to monitoring by our collaborative partner and is awarded as a University of Huddersfield degree.

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Entry Requirements

64 UCAS points, IELTS Score: 6.5

Assessment

Mix of Exams and Coursework

Course Info

Full Time Higher Education

We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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Level 5

FD Advanced Beauty Therapy and Aesthetics

Build advanced clinical, scientific, and professional skills for a career in cosmetic aesthetics, gaining real client experience, ethical practice, and progression opportunities within clinics, medi-spas, management, or further degree-level study.

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Step into the future of the beauty industry with the Foundation Degree in Advanced Beauty Therapy and Aesthetics — a pioneering course designed for ambitious beauty professionals ready to progress into the rapidly expanding world of clinical and cosmetic aesthetics. This hands-on degree blends advanced technical training with in-depth scientific knowledge and professional development. You’ll master a range of specialist treatments including laser and IPL hair removal, skin rejuvenation, chemical peels, micro-needling, Dr Platon Cold Plasma Infusion, and PMU make-up, all delivered to clinical standards and aligned with Health Education England (HEE) and National Occupational Standards (NOS). From day one, you’ll work within Hull College’s professional training salon, Salon QG, a fully equipped commercial clinic where you’ll carry out real treatments on real clients under expert supervision. This authentic clinical experience ensures you build confidence, accuracy, and an exceptional understanding of client care, safety, and ethics. The programme combines science, creativity, and professionalism. You’ll explore: • Skin science and dermatology – understanding the physiology of ageing and the biological foundations of cosmetic procedures. • Advanced aesthetic technologies – developing practical expertise in laser, light, and chemical-based treatments. • Client consultation and ethics – learning how to conduct safe, ethical, and results-driven treatments centred on client wellbeing. • Business and leadership skills – preparing for management roles or self-employment in the aesthetics sector through modules in leadership, enterprise, and employability. You’ll also gain vital transferable skills — communication, teamwork, critical thinking, and digital literacy — that prepare you for success in a professional, fast-changing industry.

UCAS

UCAS provides support for young people making post-18 choices, as well as mature learners, by providing information, advice, and guidance to inspire and facilitate educational progression to university, college, or a degree apprenticeship.

We support 1.5 million students every year to explore entering higher education, employment and apprenticeships and manage almost three million applications, from around 700,000 people each year, for full-time undergraduate courses at over 380 universities and colleges across the UK.

If you are going to apply to Universities following completion of your Access to HE course then you will need to apply through this link which provides additional information about applying  they can also provide advice regarding applying for Student finance and that is available here.

Student finance for undergraduates is an important part of the student experience and you may be able to borrow money to help pay for tuition fees and help with living costs. This is all available at the Student Finance website which has a step-by-step guide. Click here for further information.

It is important to note that when you enrol on an Access to HE courseyou can apply for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the costs of a course at a college or training provider in England.

Loan eligibility does not depend on your income and there are no credit checks.

Check if you’re eligible before you apply for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Your loan will be written off if you then sign up for a Higher Education course AND you have completed in full the Access to HE course.

Entry Requirements

64 UCAS points, IELTS Score: 6.5

Assessment

Mix of Exams and Coursework

Course Info

Full Time Higher Education

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We are proud to collaborate with University of Hull on the validation of this course.

This includes transforming our programmes to ensure that we meet the evolving needs of the sector, giving you the best opportunities for success when you graduate by having a competence-based focus. Find out more about competence-based higher education.

View the policies and procedures you would be agreeing to comply with by registering for this programme. This encompasses University of Hull Quality and Standards, including a Guide for Collaborative Provision students.

Visit the University of Hull's website here.

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