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

Study hairdressing at VU

Specialist training salon
Aura at VU is a purpose-built salon where clients can relax and experience a range of hair, barbering and beauty services delivered by our students under supervision, in one pampering location.
Aura at VU

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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