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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: 013B

Beauty Therapy

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

Course Overview

The HND Beauty Therapy at University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about improving patient care. Based in Perth, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The HND Beauty Therapy is a two-year course developing the knowledge, research, and skills that will underpin your work in the beauty industry. The setting develops your skills in a realistic working environment, using contemporary salon equipment, and will develop proficiency in an array of salon treatments. You will practice on each other prior to completing assessments on external clients, who you will be expected to source and book in for assessment sessions. 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

Beauty Therapy Fundamentals
Skincare and Facial Treatments
Body Massage and Holistic Therapies
Hair Removal and Electrolysis
Nail Care and Art Techniques
Professional Practice and Client Care
Salon Business and Entrepreneurship
Contemporary Beauty Industry Practice
UCAS Code:013B
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🗣️ 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 (2 years)£17,850

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.

2 Scholarships Available

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Carnegie Undergraduate Vacation Scholarship

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Thomas and Margaret Roddan Trust Bursary

University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
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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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