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Diploma of Beauty Therapy

Victoria University

  • Melbourne, Australia
  • 1 year
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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About the program

Diploma of Beauty Therapy is a one-year full-time diploma course at TAFE NSW covering massage, Facial, Lash and brow treatments, Client consultation and skincare advice.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (0 years): no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Develop knowledge of Beauty Therapy and apply discipline-specific knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • and professional communication to academic or practical tasks. Evaluate relevant information and communicate findings effectively.

Career outcomes

  • Beauty Therapist
  • Product Specialist or Sales Advisor
  • Business Salon Owner/Operator
  • Franchise Salon Owner/Operator
  • Spa or Resort Therapist

Curriculum

  • One-year course made up of 29 units
  • 20 Of them core. Core study includes provide body massages
  • Advise on beauty products and services
  • Provide lash and brow services and provide facial treatments and skin care recommendations.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Completion of the published academic entry level for the qualification
  • usually secondary schooling or equivalent for diploma entry.

Accepted academic background

Secondary school qualification, Relevant certificate or pathway qualification where applicable

Language tests

  • IELTS Academic 6

Documents you’ll need

  • Completed application
  • Academic transcripts
  • Evidence of English proficiency
  • Passport
  • Course-specific supplementary documents if required

How to apply

  1. Choose the course
  2. Collect academic and English documents
  3. Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
  4. Receive and accept the offer
  5. Pay the international fee deposit
  6. Arrange a student visa and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per year$27,610 AUD
Application fee$75 AUD
Deposit$13,805 AUD

Program details

CampusCity Campus
Faculty or schoolCollege of Sport, Health and Engineering
DepartmentHealth & Science
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value96
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 years
Scholarship noteVU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    7 Feb 2027

    85 days left
  • Program starts

    July 2027

    Apply by

    18 Jul 2027

    246 days left

Scholarships

VU Block Model International Scholarship may provide up to 30% tuition savings; STEM Accommodation Scholarship and VU Global Research Scholarship may apply where eligibility criteria are met.

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Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1 year.