Hair, Beauty and Holistics
The industry relies on people who are creative, have strong communication skills and a willingness to learn. Studying with us could open up a future where you work in a salon, run your own spa or travel internationally on cruise liners.
Career paths
- Hairdresser/barber
- Beauty therapist
- Nail technician
- Makeup artist
- Run your own business
- TV, film and theatre hair, make-up and SFX
Your future guaranteed
We have the following progression opportunities within the College:
Alternatively, you could progress on to university or gain employment within the industry.
View our Hairdressing, Beauty and Holistics courses
Beauty Specialist Techniques Level 2 - Diploma
Level 2 VTCT
Beauty Therapy Level 1 - Diploma
Level 1 VTCT
Beauty Therapy Treatments Level 3 - Diploma
Level 3 VTCT
Hair and Media Make-up Level 2 - Diploma
Level 2 VTCT
Hairdressing Level 1 - NVQ
Level 1 NVQ
Hairdressing Level 2 - Diploma
Level 2 VRQ
Hairdressing Level 3 - Diploma
Level 3 VRQ
Featured news
Students look forward to Creative Futures
Gower College Swansea has hosted an exciting Creative Futures event, bringing together talent from its fashion, art and design, travel and tourism, hair and makeup, music, and technical theatre production teams.
College welcomes Team Wales’ torch to Tycoch Campus
Gower College Swansea has welcomed the Team Wales torch to Tycoch Campus, marking a key milestone on its journey across Wales ahead of this year’s WorldSkills UK National Finals.
Gower College Swansea celebrates Skills Competition Wales medal success
Gower College Swansea is celebrating a fantastic set of medals success at Skills Competition Wales 2025.
Staff and students from the College attended the recent ‘watch party’ and medal ceremony at Swansea Building Society Arena where they brought home five Gold medals, five Silver and seven Bronze.