Hairdressing

Study hairdressing or barbering at Victoria University for hands-on experience with real clients. Courses cover hairstyling, artistic colouring, consultations and even salon management.

Courses in hairdressing

Career outcomes

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following industries:

  • beauty salons
  • fashion shows
  • hairdressing salons.

VU stories

The Town Barber
TAFE student
"The most valuable thing I got out of my VU experience is the knowledge I have gained, both technical and business-related. These lifelong skills enabled me to start my own business and be my own boss."
The most valuable thing I got out of my VU experience is the knowledge I have gained, both technical and business-related. These lifelong skills enabled me to start my own business and be my own boss.
Matt's story
Mary Garrett-Bond.
Teaching a cut above the rest
Hairdressing and Specialist Make-up lecturer
"Every teacher in our department has many years' experience in the field ranging from theatre, television, big-budget feature film and fashion."
Every teacher in our department has many years' experience in the field ranging from theatre, television, big-budget feature film and fashion.
Mary's story
Achieving dreams of a beauty career
Certificate III in Hairdressing SIH30111, Diploma of Screen and Media CUA51015
"I loved the Diploma of Screen and Media – being challenged by the courses, but also being pushed to be as creative as I could be."
I loved the Diploma of Screen and Media – being challenged by the courses, but also being pushed to be as creative as I could be.
Read Sharni's story

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