Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage: Fees & Entry Requirements at Southern Institute of Technology, New Zealand

Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage

New Zealand

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What will I learn?

SIT's Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage was the first named massage degree programme to be approved in New Zealand. It has been taught since 2002.The Bachelor of Therapeutic and Sports Massage (BTSM) is a 3 year programme that can be studied full-time over 3 years or part-time over 5 years. In the first year you will study face to face at SIT/Te Pukenga Campus. You will build your knowledge in anatomy, physiology, foundations of massage therapy and learn in a clinical environment.In the second year you will study via HyFlex which means students will have the flexibility to remain in their hometown massage therapy clinics and communities. Teaching occurs using a mix of online learning, practical experience, and traditional classroom teaching during compulsory block courses in Invercargill. The second year builds on the knowledge in Year 1 with Functional assessment, pathology, advanced techniques and massage for physical performance as well as research for the massage practitioner.

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,000.00 (9,56,264) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

July 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees
NZ$19,000.00 (9,56,264) per year
Accommodation - Homestays (Single - 300/week)
Start date

February 2027

Venue

Invercargill Campus

133 Tay Street,

Invercargill,

Southland,

9810, South Island, New Zealand

Entry requirements

For international students

School Leavers, NCEA Level 3 - three subjects at Level 3, made up of:

14 credits each, in three approved subjects
Literacy - 10 credits at Level 2 or above, made up of five credits in reading and five credits in writing
Numeracy - 10 credits at Level 1 or above, made up of specified achievement standards available through a range of subjects, or unit standards - package of three numeracy unit standards (26623, 26626, 26627- all three required). Mature Applicants - Applicants in this category will have achieved the age of 20 by March 1 of the first year of enrolment in the programme and have provided evidence of relevant prior learning and experience.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.

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