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UndergraduateHigher National CertificateUCAS: 113B

Beauty Therapy

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)
Inverness, Scotland
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1 yearDuration
£8,925Per Year (Intl)
£7,440Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

The HNC Beauty Therapy at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Inverness, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 1-year full-time structure. HNC Beauty Therapy aims at developing the underpinning knowledge, research, and skills to work in the beauty industry. This is a 1-year High level course, for those starting their journey in the beauty industry (with the relevant qualifications) or progressing from an appropriate SCQF Level 6 in Beauty Therapy. You will be taught by industry professionals with a wide range of industrial experience who will provide you with the training required to develop a career in the beauty industry and impart essential knowledge to equip you for employment. International tuition fees are £8,925 per year, home/UK fees are £7,440 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.

What You'll Learn

Salon-Based Client Care and Communication
Advanced Facial Treatment Techniques
Body Massage and Holistic Therapies
Hair and Scalp Treatments
Nail Care and Enhancement Services
Beauty Therapy Business Management
Professional Practice and Industry Standards
Research Methods in Beauty Therapy
UCAS Code:113B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

D

Preferably in English or a science related subject

UCAS Points21

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£8,925

per year

Total Course Cost (1 years)£8,925

Home Student Fee

£7,440

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£10,500£14,500£18,500
5 years£11,500£18,500£22,500

UK subject average: £25,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 42% below UK average salary
This course
£14,500
UK average
£25,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 26% below UK average salary
This course
£18,500
UK average
£25,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH02). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

65%Working
35%Work & Study
65%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

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University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

About University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI)

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) offers Beauty Therapy as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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