Help people look and feel amazing, and use your skills, creativity, and vision to make a difference in an industry that values talent and offers instant gratitude for your work.
Our courses cover everything from the basics of hairdressing to advanced beauty therapy. You will have the opportunity to learn in a real-world setting, gaining hands-on experience that will prepare you for a successful career in the salon professional industry.
You will have access to City Salon, our state-of-the-art commercial hair, beauty and barbering studio, as well as beauty treatment rooms, industry-standard equipment and professional styling and beauty products.
“Studying at Sunderland College gave me skills and confidence before I set foot in the real world. I went into barbering from leaving college with a lot of experience which helped me thrive and open my own barber shop.”
Rian, Barbering student
We work with a range of employers to help you get career ready:
❯ Dermalogica, Wella, Wahl, Jessica Nails, Sienna Tanning, Steiner Cruise Liners
Sunderland College, as part of college group EPNE, receives an Outstanding rating across the board in its latest Ofsted inspection.
November 26, 2024
Sunderland College held their third Childcare Conference recently, giving students rich experiences to help inform their next steps.
December 2, 2025
Sunderland College and Sunderland Culture worked together in partnership with students to showcase their creative talents at an exhibition.
November 21, 2025
