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Hair and Beauty

Aromatherapy Massage

Campus Granton Campus

Qualification SCQF Level 7

Study mode Part time

Start date Jan 2026

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Course overview

  • Aromatherapy Massage
  • Related Anatomy & Physiology

Placement information

There is no work placement required for this course.

How the course is assessed

  • All practical assessments are carried out on paying clients within our salons.  
  • The theory aspects of the course are carried out under exam conditions completing open book assessments and closed book assessments

Number of days per week

  • 1 afternoon per week for 18 weeks 12:30 – 4:30pm – Tuesday  
  • Plus 6 hours self-directed study

Entry requirements

  • All applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course and have paid for the course in full
  • All applicants must have achieved Body Massage and/or Anatomy & Physiology qualifications at SCQF Level 6

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

There is no formal interview process, however all applicants must be 18 years of age or older before the start date of the course, hold valid Body Massage and/or Anatomy & Physiology qualifications at SCQF Level 6 and have paid for the course in full

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English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

On completion of this course, you will be able to perform Aromatherapy massage treatments which will enable you to seek employment in the Beauty and Spa industry or progress to further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa, Complementary Therapies and/or other short courses 

Career options

  • Employment as a Aromatherapy Massage Therapist within the Spa and/or Beauty Industry
  • Self-employed as a Aromatherapy Massage Therapist
  • Further your studies with our Full-Time Beauty, Spa Therapies and/or other short courses 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Granton Campus Part time 20/01/26

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