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Beauty & Hairdressing School in London, UK
Saks Academies:
Saks is the UK’s leading hair and beauty group, renowned for award-winning excellence and awarded UK’s Best Training Provider. Saks London Academies, which is part of the Saks Group, offers fantastic hairdressing and beauty education in its Covent Garden location, on the eastern fringes of the West End in central London. (Covent Garden London Underground tube station is on the Piccadilly Line between Leicester Square and Holborn).
About Saks Academies:
Thousands of hair and beauty students from around the world flock to the Saks Academies, home to the Saks Art Team. The creative educators and hairdressing elite deliver inspiring courses and frequently travel the world taking Saks Education to international audiences. Influenced by global trends and techniques, the course programme for the Saks Academies combines the brand new with the classic, the cutting edge with the commercial, management with specialist, superb training to improve and refresh skills, inspire and influence, and build successful salon businesses and careers, whatever your discipline.
Quality Training:
A worldwide leader in hair and beauty education, Saks is also officially acknowledged as the UK's Top Training Provider, awarded Beacon Status by the Quality Improvement Agency and grade ones by the Adult Learning Inspectorate, for providing outstanding training. This means our hairdressers and beauty therapists are the best of the best. They are highly skilled, brilliantly trained and the experts when it comes to recommending the perfect cuts, colours and beauty treatments to suit the clients' specific needs.
Saks is recommended as a benchmark for educational best practice across all industries. Saks Academies are best known for the ground breaking Saks fast-track full time and evening hairdressing, barbering and beauty courses for beginners where delegates may obtain NVQ qualifications in as little as 10 weeks, an industry first.
Hair and Beauty Courses:
- Hair Courses (full / part-time courses available): Men's and women's hairdressing, beginner to advanced cut and colour courses for short / long hair, barbering, dressing hair and more...
- Beauty Courses: Short beauty courses, nails (manicure and pedicure) courses, waxing courses, make-up courses and more...
Please see the Programs Page for a full list of hair and beauty courses.
Our Educators:
The Saks Art Team travel the world sharing their creativity, philosophy and skills. In demand for shows, seminars and educational events from Europe to Asia, the Saks Art Team combines education with art. A wealth of experience and knowledge is the secret to the team’s success. The team’s philosophy is simple - quality hairdressing and quality delivery of training. The techniques trained embrace the Saks philosophy of commercial, wearable hair that looks great everyday. The team is based in the UK and Italy and maintains a loyal clientele including celebrities and media stars.
"There is a fantastic range of courses available at the Saks Academies. Whether you have experienced stylists looking for creative inspiration or juniors looking to expand their skills, there’s a course here to suit everyone." - Philip Harkins, Salon Owner.
Student Testimonials:
"Having started nervously on my first day at the Academies, I have progressed from an absolute beginner into a confident, fully qualified hairdresser in just 26 weeks! I benefited from being taught by an array of educators, including members of the Saks Art Team, in smaller classes, which meant one to one tuition was always available. The educators really pushed me into learning different styles and techniques and I now have the confidence to pursue my career. The Academies have a very warm atmosphere and I built up a strong relationship with everyone. My only regret is that I didn’t do this course sooner!" - Karen Hamilton, Beginners Student
"Amazing experience! I’m glad that I chose Saks - friendly team, wonderful students and amazing educators. I have learnt so much and would like to thank Saks for the impact they have made on my new career which will bring a brilliant future!" - Paolo Gotardo, Beginners Student
Continual Professional Development:
We can visit you and your team to conduct training seminars, ensuring that you are up to speed with the latest techniques and trends.
Address:
4-10 Tower Street, Covent Garden, WC2H 9NP, London, England , UK / GB
act up, South London
Courses / Programs
act up is an independent organisation specialising in communication and acting training. We are located in Lavender Hill, near Clapham Junction in South London. Clapham Common Tube Station is the closest tube station to Lavender Hill. Almost all of the acting and communication training courses take place at The Royal Academy of Dance, located at Battersea Square, which is a 5 minute walk from Clapham Junction in South London. All of the acting courses are short, part-time and professionally based.All of our courses run regularly throughout the year, and they are open to anyone over the age of 18 years. Among those attending are participants who travel from as close as the next street, right across London, or as far afield as Birmingham, Sheffield and Exeter.
Our main philosophy with all our training is to show every participant a good time. Each time we run a course, it is always very different as the core of the work is created around the participants, so no one course is ever the same. The actors and act up do however have a structured outline for each course; the environment is designed and then it's up to the participants to be brave and throw themselves in.
Year-round short, part-time & professionally based acting courses or communication training courses (for 18 + years):
Acting Courses:
- act one (beginners): 2-hour, eight-week course
- act for foundation course: 2-hour, eight-week course
- act for (aimed at anyone who is considering seeking a career as a professional actor): 3-hour, seven-week course
- Alexander Technique for acting
- act up's short summer course
Also: A variety of communication skills training courses
and more...
Acting Courses:
- act one (beginners): 2-hour, eight-week course
- act for foundation course: 2-hour, eight-week course
- act for (aimed at anyone who is considering seeking a career as a professional actor): 3-hour, seven-week course
- Alexander Technique for acting
- act up's short summer course
Also: A variety of communication skills training courses
and more...
Arts University Bournemouth
Courses / Programs
• Study for 1, 2 or 3 semesters at the UK’s No. 1 arts university!• Arts University Bournemouth (AUB) is a leading university specialising in arts, performance, design, media and architecture education. Easily accessible less than 2 hours south of London by train, AUB provides study abroad BA (Hons) courses for international students and professionals who wish to spend time abroad in pursuit of careers in creative arts, graphic design, interior design, textiles, fashion, makeup, animation, architecture, acting, film production, photography, game design, media, marketing, content creation & many more.
• Our short study abroad courses are designed for students who want to spend time learning in the UK, developing their creative skills and perhaps gaining credits towards their university degree, but do not necessarily want to spend as much as 2-3 years studying in the UK.
• Students are fully integrated with our full-time BA (Hons) degree students, and these courses can be taken for 1 term (10 weeks), 2 terms (20 weeks), or 3 terms (30 weeks).
• If you can't find the exact course you want, we can design a course tailored to your individual needs. You can join several groups of students on a range of different courses and also receive one-to-one tuition.
• We also provide summer study abroad programs and bespoke options for student groups.
"The facilities that the Arts University Bournemouth has to offer are absolutely amazing. First off, the library was one of the most resourceful places I have come across in my entire stay there."
- Orlando, USA, Animation Production
10, 20 or 30 weeks of study on the following undergraduate degree courses:
• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Marketing, Content Creation, Game Design.
Other Course options:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.
• Acting, Animation Production, Architecture, Photography, Costume with Performance Design, Creative Events Management, Fashion Studies, Film Production, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Visual Communication, Visual Effects Design & Production, Illustration, Interior Architecture & Design, MakeUp for Media & Performance, Textiles, Modelmaking, Marketing, Content Creation, Game Design.
Other Course options:
• Portfolio Preparation Art, Design & Media (2 terms)
• Preparation for Masters (2 terms)
• Summer creative arts courses for ages 13-14, 15+, 18+ / adults.
Updated: 2026-10-05
The Image Academy In Association with Style Icon, London
Courses / Programs
The Image Academy in Central London offers fashion styling courses. Do you have a passion for fashion? Have you always loved shopping? Do you love offering advice to your friends & family? Do you dream of being self employed in the fashion industry? Is it your wish to become a stylist? Then this is the course and road to success for you!!Our courses are tailored to offer you the theory that will bring you from student to fashionista in a number of days! The course is made up of 70 different topics and answers every question you may be faced within the real world. It covers everything from getting started to colour analysis, body analysis, makeup, corporate image, working in TV and magazines to starting your own business and getting your first client. Certificates are issued to all students who have successfully completed the course. The benefit of our course is that you will receive a unique mentoring service and hands on experience with a professional Personal Stylist. We do not believe in giving you the theory to teach yourself, our tutors are there to help you every step of the way. The Image Academy course guarantees success to becoming a top personal stylist!!
The Image Academy provides fashion forward styling courses that have been set up specifically to offer a new level of professionalism and expertise to wannabe stylists, PR professionals, boutique owners, high street retailers, fashion students and just about anyone who has a passion for fashion. The course structures have been designed with the modern day stylist in mind, addressing all the exciting changes within the industry combined with a hands-on practical approach of how to succeed.
Ashburton Cookery School
Courses / Programs
Ashburton Cookery School is based in Ashburton, a small town on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon in south-west England, and offers a fresh approach to cooking with exciting cookery classes that emphasise hands-on cookery training, top quality, local, organic produce and inspirational teaching. With over 40 courses to choose from across 4 skill levels, designed to suit beginners, as well as experienced cooks, our team of professional chef tutors will inspire you to cook with imagination, passion and enjoyment. The Ashburton Cookery School offers the widest range of cookery courses in the UK. Whether your aim is to take your cookery skills to the next level, to cook for family and friends, or you want to learn to cook as a professional, you will find a cookery course to suit your needs at our cookery school.
Additionally, the Ashburton Chefs Academy offers professional development courses for aspiring and existing chefs. Our flagship Professional Culinary Diploma is a unique 6 month, accredited course designed to train a new generation of head chefs to the highest calibre.
Ashburton is only a 2.5 hour train journey from London Paddington Railway Station, and a 2 hour drive from Bristol.
Cookery courses / classes: Our courses are designed for absolute beginners to enthusiastic home cooks & ambitious professionals (Levels 1 - 4).
* 1-day cookery courses: A great way to learn new cookery skills.
* Weekend cookery courses: The perfect weekend break.
* 5-day cookery courses: Intensive training that allows you to maximise your skill set.
* 4-week diploma course: A 20 day, practical cookery course.
* Professional culinary diploma course for chefs: A unique 6 month, accredited course.
* 1-day cookery courses: A great way to learn new cookery skills.
* Weekend cookery courses: The perfect weekend break.
* 5-day cookery courses: Intensive training that allows you to maximise your skill set.
* 4-week diploma course: A 20 day, practical cookery course.
* Professional culinary diploma course for chefs: A unique 6 month, accredited course.
Photoion Photography, London
Courses / Programs
Photoion Photography in Central London is a professional photographic training school offering weekend photography courses and workshops for beginners to advanced students throughout the year. Photoion provides professional photographic training that gives you the knowledge and hands-on practical experience to learn how to make properly exposed and beautiful photographs. Whether you are new with photography, want to improve your skills or simply want to take better pictures on holiday, Photoion is the place to learn photography quickly and effectively.You will be taught with professional methods including power point presentation projected on a large screen, physical examples, practical exercises, impromptu demonstrations, tests, etc. You will get to go out and practice with the camera. You will also receive a PDF version of the full course material on a CD.
Weekend Photography Courses and Workshops in London:
- Digital Photography Course for Beginners
- Digital Photography Course for Intermediates
- Special Photographic Techniques Workshops
- Photographing Southbank by Night Workshop
- Portrait Photography Course
- Studio Lighting Photography Course
- Product Photography Course in London
- Digital Photography Course for Beginners
- Digital Photography Course for Intermediates
- Special Photographic Techniques Workshops
- Photographing Southbank by Night Workshop
- Portrait Photography Course
- Studio Lighting Photography Course
- Product Photography Course in London
Met Film School, London
Courses / Programs
Situated in the prestigious Ealing Studios in Ealing, West London, Met Film School provides a range of Film Studies programmes including Bachelor & Masters Degrees, as well as Certificate Programmes and Short-term Courses. Unlike any other film school in the UK, we are completely integrated within the film industry, offering in fields such as acting, directing, screenwriting and more. On most of our courses, students write, produce, direct and edit their own short films - and are supported by their tutors and a professional editor.All of our tutors are working industry professionals who are as passionate about teaching as they are about film. We employ a combination of regular tutors and guest lecturers to give you a comprehensive insight into all aspects of filmmaking. They are chosen for their knowledge of their discipline as well as their ability to inspire.
Our facilities include a 12,000 sq ft state-of-the-art building, a separate off-site shooting block with multiple spaces for camera workshops and productions & a well equipped kit room that includes: HD Cameras, prime lenses, HD monitors, and professional standard tripods and sound recording equipment.
Accredited Film-making Courses
- MA in Film-making
- BA Degree in Practical Film-making
- Practical Film-making Diploma
- One-Year (Cert HE) Practical Film-making
- One-Year (Cert HE) Cinematography
Six-Month Courses
- Six-Month Practical Filmmaking
- Visual Effects For Film
- Digital Animation
- Advanced Visual Effects and Animation
Short Term Courses
- Four-Week Directing
- Three-Week Editing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Screenwriting Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cinematography & many more
- MA in Film-making
- BA Degree in Practical Film-making
- Practical Film-making Diploma
- One-Year (Cert HE) Practical Film-making
- One-Year (Cert HE) Cinematography
Six-Month Courses
- Six-Month Practical Filmmaking
- Visual Effects For Film
- Digital Animation
- Advanced Visual Effects and Animation
Short Term Courses
- Four-Week Directing
- Three-Week Editing
- Documentary Filmmaking
- Screenwriting Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cinematography & many more