Diploma of Beauty Therapy
- Melbourne, Australia
- 1 year
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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
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
- Choose the course
- Collect academic and English documents
- Apply online or through an approved VU education agent
- Receive and accept the offer
- Pay the international fee deposit
- Arrange a student visa and enrol.
Other costs
| Tuition per year | $27,610 AUD |
|---|---|
| Application fee | $75 AUD |
| Deposit | $13,805 AUD |
Program details
| Campus | City Campus |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | College of Sport, Health and Engineering |
| Department | Health & Science |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | 96 |
| Study pace | Fixed |
| Post-study stay | 0 years |
| Scholarship note | 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. |
Intakes and deadlines
Program starts
February 2027
Apply by
7 Feb 2027
85 days leftProgram 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.
Browse scholarships →Frequently asked questions
The program takes 1 year.
The next deadline is 7 Feb 2027. Apply early, because some programs close when places fill up.
Tuition is $27,610 AUD per year. The application fee is $75 AUD. The deposit is $13,805 AUD. The estimated living cost is $29,710 AUD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS Academic 6.
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.

