Hairdressing – Level 3
This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]
Hairdressing – Level 2
This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]
Hair & Beauty – Level 1
This one-year course is the first step towards a career in the hair and beauty industry. You will learn the underlying principles and practical skills required for the industry by working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, our on-site salon with two highly equipped hair salons and three beauty salons, completing practical assessments […]
Beauty Therapy – Level 3
This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in beauty therapy and want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced electrical facial treatments a variety of massage disciplines and eyelash extensions, to develop flexible skills for a career in beauty therapy. All students will study anatomy […]
Beauty Therapy – Level 2
This one-year course prepares you for a career in the beauty therapy industry. You will build your knowledge, skills, and experience providing treatments to clients, and study the everyday aspects of running a beauty business. Your skills will be developed in our a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, by completing practical assessments on members […]
Music – Level 3
This two-year course is taught in our state-of-the-art music centre. You will develop technical knowledge and understanding of how to create music, from initial planning through to final production. You’ll get hands-on with projects in music studio production, live event management, group performance, and music and sound for film and TV. You’ll learn about all […]
Music – Level 2
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Music Industry Skills is a one-year course that offers skills development in music – both performance and production. You will develop a practical understanding of the music industry, as well as a broad range of skills such as: composition and song writing, performing in a band, organising live events, […]
Creative Media – Level 3
On this two-year course you will develop technical skills in graphic design, photography, filming and video editing and work with real-world clients to creative briefs and produce a portfolio to showcase your skills to universities and potential employers. Taught by experienced, skilled tutors and guest lecturers, you will gain a valuable, working insight into the […]
Creative Media – Level 2
You will develop your technical skills in film production, video editing, animation, graphic design, and photography. Through working on exciting, practical projects, you will also develop your research, organisational and communication skills, as well as becoming an independent, creative professional. You will have access to our extensive collection of video and still cameras, as well […]
Art & Design – Level 3
The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Art and Design Practice is a two-year full-time vocational course, equivalent to 3 A levels. Diverse assignment briefs will explore a range of art and design specialisms, such as painting, graphics, and fashion design, all taught in our specialist creative hub, with university standard facilities. Through various creative […]
