Bachelor of Sports Studies
Turn your passion for sport into a 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.
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
Location
CRICOS code
Entry threshold
ATAR/RankDuration
Full-time or equivalent part-time Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.Indicative fees
Indicative 2025 fees (A$)
CSP Annual fee / Estimated total feeQTAC code
Start
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
First year only offered at this location.
- Start
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- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Semester 1
- Semester 2
- Delivery mode
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- Blended Learning
- Total courses
- 24
- Total units
- 288
- Duration
- 3 years 3 years
- CRICOS code
- 088626E
- UniSC program code
- SC347
Introductory courses (6) 72 units
HLT100 Introductory Counselling Skills
HLT140 Introduction to Psychology B
SPX101 Research Methods in Psychology A
SPX102 Physiological Psychology
SPX121 Introduction to Human Development
PUB104 Research Methods in Psychology B
Developing courses (3) 36 units
NUT212 Social Psychology
SPX222 Motivation and Emotion
SPX231 Advanced Methods in Psychology
Graduate courses (2) 24 units
NUT300 Intercultural and Indigenous Psychologies
SPX304 Personality and Assessment
Major courses (8) 96 units
Elective courses (5) 60 units
Select 5 elective courses (60 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.
Entry requirements
For entry into most USC undergraduate degree programs, you need to have completed a minimum level of education similar to successful completion of Australian Year 12 with good grades.
Further studies, for example, a semester or more at college or university, can also be considered for entry and may give you credit transfer towards a degree.
Some examples of upper secondary qualifications and a guide to the minimum grades that USC will consider are listed here. These are minimum requirements and do not guarantee entry. Some programs may require higher grades. Alternative qualifications may also be considered on a case by case basis.
If your qualification (grouped by country) is not listed, send the qualification transcripts with your application form to the International Office for assessment.
English language requirements
You will also need to meet the English language requirements for this program. If you do not meet the minimum requirements, you may be able to enrol in our English Language Programs to reach the required level for most of UniSC’s programs (exceptions apply to non-standard English requirement programs).
Minimum entry threshold
Applicants must meet the minimum ATAR/Rank.
| Location | ATAR/Rank |
|---|---|
| Sunshine Coast | 52.00 |
| Moreton Bay | 52.00 |
- Recommended prior study
- English; General Maths, Maths Methods or Specialist Maths; at least one science subject
- 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.
- 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.
- CSP estimate
- A$12,972
- Annual tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$27,800
- Estimated total tuition fee (A$, 2025)
- A$83,400