VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Hair and Media Make-Up Studies

Applications open - Monday 2 November 2026

Applications close - Open all year

How to apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Broadstairs College.

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

• EKC Ashford College
• EKC Broadstairs College*
• EKC Canterbury College*
• EKC Dover College
• EKC Folkestone College*
• EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Hair and Media Makeup is all about creativity, style, and transforming looks for film, fashion, theatre, and photography. This Level 2 course is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed to start your journey in a number of exciting roles. If you’re drawn to Hair and Media Makeup, you probably enjoy experimenting with styles, creating new looks, and seeing the results of your work come to life. On this course, you will learn how professional stylists and makeup artists deliver high-quality hair and makeup looks in salon and studio environments. You’ll explore a wide range of techniques and treatments with practical sessions, client appointments, and creative projects. As you develop your client care skills and build a portfolio of work, you will also showcase your creativity and progress and gain experiences that mean you're ready for your next steps.

On the Level 2 Hair and Media Makeup course, you’ll develop the practical skills and confidence needed to work in the media, theatre, fashion, and photography industries.

Study with us and discover a wide range of professional techniques, while building the ability to create polished, high-quality hair and makeup looks for a variety of settings. You’ll cover areas such as: • Applying Make Up • Photographic Make Up • Eye treatments • Body art • Tanning • Art of colouring hair • Dressing hair • Making and styling hair additions • Creating an image • Health and safety • Working in beauty-related industries • Client care and communication You’ll also explore creative projects and client briefs, learning how to respond to different requirements and develop your own style. Most of your practical experience will take place in our industry-standard salons and studios.

These spaces give you genuine experience using professional equipment and products while working on real clients and creative projects. Dedicated work experience opportunities will help you develop your skills further and give you valuable insight into the hair and makeup industry before you progress onto employment or further study.

All assessments are designed to showcase your practical skills and to ensure you’re ready for your next steps in the hair and beauty industries. You’ll mainly be assessed with practical observations in our commercial salons, alongside written tasks and exams that check your understanding of professional techniques. Throughout the course, you’ll also build a portfolio of your work, giving you a visual record of your progress and achievements that you can use for future opportunities.

This programme is designed to help you move toward a Level 3 qualification, which can lead to advanced jobs or apprenticeships. You can finish with a Level 2 qualification and get a skilled job at the end of the course but progressing to Level 3 will give you more career choices and improve your future earning potential. It also opens doors to further studies, like Higher Education and Higher or Degree Apprenticeships. These can lead you from advanced technician or supervisor roles at Level 3 to management or professional status as you continue studying. To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grade 3, ideally including English and maths.

After completing this Level 2 course, many students choose to progress onto further study in Hair and Beauty. Your options include moving onto our Level 3 courses, designed so you refine your skills and work towards higher-level roles within the industry. You may also decide to begin an apprenticeship or step straight into an entry-level salon position with a local business.