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Massage courses

Browse our list of massage courses and gain new knowledge and skills in different forms of massage. Find anything from Indian head massage and hot stone to sports massage courses.

Find a new career as a massage therapist or add to the list of treatments you are able to offer as a beauty therapist.

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Our range of massage courses

We offer a wide range of massage courses here at Open Study College which are designed to be studied from the comfort of your own home. Whether you’re working, caring for family, or simply having other commitments, having a busy lifestyle doesn’t mean that you have to miss out on pursuing your goals and developing your career. That’s why our range of massage courses can be studied at your own pace when you want, where you want.

What is massage therapy?

By using a varied amount of pressure and movement, a trained and certified massage therapist will handle the soft tissues of the body, like the muscle, tendons, connective tissue, ligaments, and skin.

There are many benefits to massage, including the reduction of stress, reduction of pain and muscle tension, improved relaxation, and improved immune function.

Types of massage qualifications

We offer massage courses from a couple of different awarding bodies, which are: QLS, Open Study College, and Beauty Tribe.

You will have the opportunity to start from the very basics with some Level 2 courses, or if you’ve already started your beauty therapy journey, then we also offer Level 3 courses to develop your pre-existing skills.

Distance learning massage courses

With distance learning, you can study the same subjects and qualifications you would in a traditional college, simply from home! It takes the location out of studying. You’ll save time and money on travelling, and if you have other life commitments, such as a full-time or part-time job, or if you have a family to look after, it may help to be able to study at a time that suits you.

There are no physical classes to attend or timetables to stick to. With 24-hour access to your course either online or through a study pack, you can study whenever you have free time (if that’s in the middle of the night it’s possible).

Tutor support

When you study your massage courses with us, you’ll get unlimited, personal tutor support. Your tutor will be on hand to guide you through your course and help with any questions you may have, ensuring you are fully prepared for any examinations if needed. You’ll never be alone. This is just one of the many benefits you’ll get from enrolling with OSC.

Frequently asked questions

By using a varied amount of pressure and movement, a trained and certified massage therapist will handle the soft tissues of the body, like the muscle, tendons, connective tissue, ligaments, and skin.

There are many benefits to massage, including the reduction of stress, reduction of pain and muscle tension, improved relaxation, and improved immune function.

According to Indeed, the national average salary for a massage therapist is £22,091. This can vary greatly depending on how many hours and days you work a week, the professional qualifications you hold, where in the country you live, and of course, your experience.

The study method you choose depends on your personal learning style. Your options are:

  • Study pack: if you choose the study pack option, you will be sent a set of printed course materials.
  • Study online: if you choose this option, you will be sent your login details to our online portal through which you will access your course materials digitally. You can access your course via a desktop/laptop computer, tablet, or smartphone.

When you enrol on an A Level course with OSC, you will receive the following benefits:

  • Dedicated personal tutor support with unlimited email access.
  • Dedicated learner services from our learner services team.
  • Course materials with learning activities.
  • Assignment marking and feedback from your personal tutor.
  • A predicted grade on completion of your tutor-marked assignments, if required for your university application.
  • A free CV writing service and employability guide if you’re focusing on career advancement.
  • A free Student Discounts membership to save you money on your favourite brands.
  • The option to add your exams (and practical assessments where applicable) to your enrolment, meaning we will book and pay for your exams and assessments on your behalf, giving you one less thing to worry about and allowing you to focus on your studies instead.

Looking to speak to an adviser?

We are delighted that you are considering joining us to study and take pleasure in welcoming you to our family.

Open Study College is one of the UK’s leading distance-learning colleges. We provide professionally-recognised massage courses that enable you to study at your own pace, in your own environment either online or via printed materials sent to your home.

We understand that choosing a course is a big decision. That’s why we have a team of friendly, knowledgeable education specialists who can help you choose the right massage qualifications for you.

Over the past 15 years, we’ve enrolled over 120,000 people on courses that have improved their education and their career prospects!

Our education specialists can answer any questions you may have, talk you through our finance options and get you enrolled over the telephone.

As a family-founded college, we think of our learners as extended members of our family. We’re all here to help you achieve your goals in life, whatever they may be.

If you’d like to speak to an education specialist about our online massage courses, simply complete the form here and you’ll get a call back at the requested time.

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