Level 3 Diploma in
Aromatherapy

Nurture wellbeing through the power of essential oils and therapeutic massage

Aromatherapy is a beautiful treatment using natural oils extracted from plants and flowers. These oils can support a wide range of conditions including stress, anxiety, insomnia, and digestive imbalances. In this course, you’ll learn how to create bespoke essential oil blends tailored to your clients, and apply them through massage, skincare, bathing, and other traditional methods to encourage deep relaxation and holistic healing.

You’ll gain the skills to confidently choose and blend oils, apply them through full-body aromatherapy massage, and support your clients with thoughtful, therapeutic care.

Why Study Aromatherapy?

Aromatherapy is a deeply supportive therapy - promoting both physical and emotional well-being. As interest in natural wellness grows, trained aromatherapists are increasingly sought-after in private practice, spas, clinics, and holistic health settings.

Course Content

You’ll cover everything you need to practise safely, confidently, and professionally, including:

  • Aromatherapy chemistry

  • How essential oils work on the mind and body

  • Properties and benefits of 30+ essential oils

  • Blending to safe dilution ratios

  • Contraindications and safe practice

  • Carrier oils and their individual benefits

  • Full-body massage incorporating essential oils

  • Inhalations, compresses, and other oil application methods

  • Client care, consultation, and treatment planning

  • Adapting treatments to the individual

  • Aromatherapy for specific conditions

  • Business practice and setting up as a therapist


Course Dates & Fees

2025/26
8 x Thursdays 10am-4pm
14, 21 May
4, 11, 18 June
2, 16 July

£1395
This includes VTCT registration fee and Aromatherapy kit (37 essential oils, 8 carrier oils)

How You’ll Be Assessed

  • Practical aromatherapy massage assessments

  • Theory test

Home Study Requirements

To support your learning and build experience, you will be required to:

  • Complete 60 aromatherapy case study treatments (36 massages, 24 other application methods)

  • Written assignment

Entry Requirements

  • L3 Massage

  • L3 Anatomy & Physiology

  • A good standard of written and spoken English