Massage

Launch a hands-on and rewarding career as a massage therapist, by studying a massage course at Victoria University. You’ll gain the practical skills to positively impact your clients’ lives.

Why choose VU

Course Introduction - Hair, Beauty & Massage - transcript

Studying massage at VU

An osteopathy student works with a client.

Massage clinics

Graduate job-ready by gaining professional, practical experience in myotherapy, remedial and relaxation massage, treating real clients in our student massage clinics.

Whitten Oval, home of the Western Bulldogs.

Hands-on learning

Our massage students gain valuable industry experience through workplace learning, treating Western Bulldogs’ players and members of the public at our Whitten Oval Massage Clinic.

Complete one unit (subject) at a time, in workshop-style classes, with our award-winning learning model.

Career outcomes

Remedial massage is an increasingly popular form of health therapy. Study a massage course and you will have a wide range of career options, including working in:

allied health practices or health organisations
sporting clubs
gyms
wellness retreats
health spas
corporate massage environments
private clinics
cruise ships
hospitals
aged care facilities.

VU stories

Laura Peill

How Laura’s stretching into physiotherapy

Bachelor of Applied Movement Sciences/Master of Physiotherapy

"The VU Block Model® is letting me excel at university while also running a business, running lots of kilometres and dealing with the demands of adult life."

The VU Block Model® is letting me excel at university while also running a business, running lots of kilometres and dealing with the demands of adult life.

From helping to healing

Bachelor of Science (Osteopathy)

"I think the open-mindedness that comes with maturity has been key to my success."

I think the open-mindedness that comes with maturity has been key to my success.

Morrison Willcocks

Hands-on for remedial massage

Diploma of Remedial Massage HLT52015

"Working in the student clinic here, we've got really knowledgeable supervisors and they're here to help us at every step of our clinic process."

Working in the student clinic here, we've got really knowledgeable supervisors and they're here to help us at every step of our clinic process.

Morrison's story

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