Overview

Throughout the Sport, Exercise and Health course from Auckland University of Technology you can specialise in coach and athlete development, health and physical education, outdoor learning, physical activity and nutrition, sport data analytics, sport leadership and management, or strength and conditioning.

You can also complete this master’s degree by choosing from the full range of courses available across the specialisations.

At the heart of the programme is the dissertation or thesis, which enables you to research a topic of your interest, under the guidance of AUT’s globally renowned sport and recreation staff. The programme is flexible, and is offered fully online or taught at the North Campus.

Career opportunities:

Strength and conditioning coach

Exercise physiologist

Performance analyst

Manager of performance programme

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Te Hau o te Ora - Hauora Māori Development

Integrative Research

Pacific Health Research and Design

Performance and Movement Analysis

Contemporary Coaching Practice

Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-04-13 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-02-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-23 00:00:00 , International

More details

It's recommended that you apply at least three months before the start of the programme to allow for visa processing and travel to New Zealand.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus, Online

Campus Location

North Shore, New Zealand

Disciplines

Public Health Nutrition & Dietetics Sport and Exercise Science View 12 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in New Zealand

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Academic requirements

GPA

B

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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PTE Academic

58

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Must have completed one of the following with a B grade average or higher:

A bachelor's degree; or

A graduate diploma

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

45300 NZD / year

≈ 45300 NZD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

10630 NZD / year

≈ 10630 NZD / year

Additional Details

Part-time students will pay a proportion of this amount. The exact tuition fee will be calculated based on the courses you’re enrolled in.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Master's scholarship opportunities for Sport, Exercise and Health.

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Overview

Career opportunities:

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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