Bachelor of Sports Studies

Turn your passion for sport into a creative and innovative career.

Combine core sport science knowledge with complementary skills in areas like sports media, sports journalism, sports administration, event management, marketing, public relations and business management, to prepare you for a range of careers in the growing sport and fitness industries.

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Study location: Sunshine Coast

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CRICOS code: 088626E
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Program length (full-time): 3 years
Annual tuition fee 2021: A$27,800
Estimated total tuition fee *: A$83,400

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Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
* Estimated tuition fees are based on 2021 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.

Study location QTAC code: Sunshine Coast 013171
Minimum selection threshold: ATAR - 54.55 OP - 18 Rank - 64
USC program code: SC347
Commence: Semester 1 or Semester 2
Duration: 3 years full time or equivalent part time
Study mode: Blended Learning
Recommended prior study: English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
Fee type 2020: Commonwealth supported places
Total courses: 24
Total units: 288

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Student profile: Explore the likely peer cohort in the student profile data
Program coordinator: Professor Brendan Burkett

In this program you will:

Learn about the modern sports industry at local, national and international levels.
Tailor your studies with flexible pathways to suit your own interests and career goals.
Gain the skills to be job-ready for a range of sport and fitness careers.
Experience multiple workplace learning opportunities.

Career opportunities:

Sports journalist
Sports marketer
Sports administration
Public relations
Sport and outdoor activity development
Sport and tourism event planner
Sports business manager

Membership

This program does not meet the application eligibility requirements for Exercise Scientist or Sport Scientist membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). If professional membership in a sport or coaching area is required consider the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Physiology.

However, the program provides graduates with highly relevant knowledge and skills closely aligned to a wide variety of career opportunities including: sports journalism; sports and outdoor adventure related media; public relations for teams, organisations and athletes; sports and tourism event planning and coordination; sports business management; and marketing sports related events, businesses and products.

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The study sequence ONLY represents the CURRENT program structure. Students MUST follow their commencing structure and use this study sequence to guide enrolment.

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Program structure

Total units:

Study sequence

Program structure

Introductory courses (6) 72 units

HLT140 Think Health
SPX101 Introduction to Sport and Exercise Science
SPX102 Introduction to Coaching Science
SPX103 Anatomy and Physiology for Exercise
SPX121 Exercise Prescription and Programming I
PUB104 Introduction to Behavioural Health

Developing and Graduate courses (5) 60 units

NUT203 Active Lifestyle Nutrition
SPX222 Sport and Exercise Psychology
SPX231 Motor Control and Learning
SPX304 Professional Placement in Sport Studies

Major courses (8) 96 units

Elective courses (6) 72 units

Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. You may need to include 300 level courses in your elective selection to meet the requirement to complete four 300 level courses in the program.

Sports Studies students are encouraged to use electives to complete courses in the following discipline areas:

Journalism
Marketing
Nutrition
Outdoor Environmental Studies
Public Relations
Small Business Management
Sports and Exercise Nutrition
Tourism, Leisure & Event Management

NOTE: Students MUST complete a minimum of 4 x 300-level courses (48 units) overall in the program.

Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.

Total units: 288

Recommended study sequences

Program requirements

In order to graduate you must:

Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
Successfully complete a minimum of four (4) 300 level courses (48 units) overall in the program
Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses

Program notes

Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
Refer to the Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.

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