Sports Massage Therapy - Level 3 Diploma
Course Type
Further Education
Study Mode
Part-time
Duration
1 Year
Start & End Date
14 September 2026
31 May 2027
Days
Mon
Time
16:30-21:30
Location
Newtownabbey
Take the next step in your career with this nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone aspiring to become a professional Sports Massage Therapist. This course is ideal if you want to work with the general public, recreational athletes, or sports professionals.
You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to:
By the end of the qualification, you will be ready to competently treat dysfunctional tissue, support clients with injury prevention and recovery, and begin a rewarding career in the sports and fitness industry.
This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
You must be over 16 years of age.
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £416 | £278 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
£40 Kit
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk
All tutors are qualified and experienced counsellors. This underpins the authenticity of teaching and learning activities as students engage with practitioners who understand the challenges and opportunities of the counselling role. The following teaching team deliver this course at Northern Regional College:
Staff Team
Take the next step in your career with this nationally recognised qualification designed for anyone aspiring to become a professional Sports Massage Therapist. This course is ideal if you want to work with the general public, recreational athletes, or sports professionals.
You will gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to:
By the end of the qualification, you will be ready to competently treat dysfunctional tissue, support clients with injury prevention and recovery, and begin a rewarding career in the sports and fitness industry.
This course is subject to the College’s Fitness to Practise and Study Policy.
You must be over 16 years of age.
Course Fees
| Year | Fee | Reduced Fee* |
|---|---|---|
| Year 1 | £416 | £278 |
| Total |
*For eligibility criteria, visit our fees and funding page.
You must arrange payment of your fees at the beginning of each academic year, regardless of whether your programme of study is one, two, or three years in duration. Please contact any Campus Reception to arrange payment of your course fees or to confirm you have uploaded evidence of your funding application or entitlement to the online admissions portal. Confirmation of your funding entitlement should also be forwarded to studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk.
If your fees are being paid by a sponsor/employer please contact the College to confirm that an approved Employer Consent Form has been completed and uploaded to the online admissions portal.
Direct Debit Payment
You can arrange for fees to paid by instalments if you are enrolling on a course(s) of 16 weeks duration or more and the total cost is greater than £200. Full details are available on our Fees and Funding page.
Funding
If you have applied for funding, you must provide evidence of your application, such as an acknowledgement email or confirmation from the Education Authority or Student Finance NI. This evidence should be uploaded to the online admissions portal and may also be submitted at any reception. Once your funding has been approved, upload confirmation to the online admissions portal and email a copy studentfinance@nrc.ac.uk. Find out more about available funding options.
If application for funding is unsuccessful the student is liable for payment of fees in full. All fees to be collected by 28 February 2027.
Contact Details
Direct Debit or Payment Queries
E: finance@nrc.ac.uk