Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport & Exercise)

Graduate Diploma

Is your passion to work in Sport, Exercise, Health or Fitness?

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Study Mode

In person, Online

Intake Months

Feb, May

Domestic Fees

$8,948 per year

About this course

Overview

Is your passion to work in Sport, Exercise, Health or Fitness?
The Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport and Exercise) is an excellent opportunity for those already working within the health, sport and exercise industry to advance their career, use it as a pathway to further learning, or as a start to a career in this exciting and fast-paced industry.
During your degree, studies will cover aspects of Sport and Exercise Science including Exercise Prescription and Programming and Delivery.

Further study

You may also wish to complete further study through our Master of Science (Sport and Exercise).

Entry requirements

Entry requirements

3-year Bachelor degree from an Australian university or equivalent.

or

equivalent professional work experience, as determined through the
Credit and Exemption
procedure.

English language requirements

You are required to satisfy the applicable English language requirements and this degree requires a minimum of IELTS 6.5 or equivalent. If you do not meet the English language requirements you may apply to study a University-approved English language program.

Recognition of prior learning or work experience

You may be eligible for recognition of prior learning if you have previously studied or have relevant work experience. This will help to reduce the number of courses that you need to study to finish your program.

Pathways

If you don't meet the entry requirements, we have pathway options available to you.

Graduate Certificate of Sport and Exercise

Study locations

Toowoomba

External

Distance

Ipswich

Online

Career pathways

Career outcomes

As a graduate of the Graduate Diploma of Science (Sport and Exercise), you can expect to find employment in areas such as health and physical activity promotion, as a sports coach, gym manager, recreation officer, personal trainer, sports development officer, or work within sports tourism, community sport and recreation, and promotion of sport performance among athletes.
This degree also prepares you for career advancement if you are already working within the industry.

Course structure

Degree structure

To complete this degree students must complete 8 units.

Courses to be studied Units 8 x specialisation courses 8 Total 8

Refer to the UniSQ Handbook for courses to be studied and recommended enrolment patterns.

Residential schools

All students will have the opportunity to come on-campus for residential schools, where you will attend face-to-face lectures and tutorials to gain practical experience, use facilities and specialist equipment, and meet staff and other students.

Note: The Sport and Exercise specialisation includes a practical skill competency component and residential school that will be conducted at UniSQ Ipswich.

Other specialisations

How to apply

How to apply

Complete your online application directly to UniSQ.

Apply direct to UniSQ

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You can select to start your study in Trimester 1 or 2.


Study period	Application closing date	Orientation	Study period s tart date	Finish date
Trimester 1, 2024	Monday 22 January	Monday 15 January	Monday 22 January	Friday 26 April
Trimester 2, 2024	Monday 20 May	Monday 6 May	Monday 13 May	Friday 16 August

More information on applying key dates is available.

Further information

Discover further information on applying to study at UniSQ that is relevant to you.

University of Southern Queensland (USQ)