Overview
Sport and Exercise Science by Research from the University of the Sunshine Coast targets the development of research skills in sport and exercise science, in combination with skills required for specialist qualification as an accredited sport scientist (ESSA ASpS Level 1). Exercise and Sport Science Australia (ESSA), the national accreditation body for exercise and sport science disciplines, defines an Accredited Exercise Scientist (AES) as the base level of qualification in this discipline.
Careers
- Lead sport scientist with national federations
- Olympic sports
- Paralympic sports
- Private advisor or consultant
- Sport scientist with professional clubs
Programme Structure
Course structure:
- A Higher Degree by Research (HDR) is a supervised research program that requires undertaking original research, resulting in a thesis, or a thesis and exegesis.
- During the Master by Research program, Master by Research candidates are required to achieve several milestones that relate to their research training.
- Sport
- Exercise Science
- Research
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 24 months
Start dates & application deadlines
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Educational Research Sports Sciences View 44 other Masters in Sports Sciences in AustraliaAcademic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- CRICOS CODE: 097013D
- Applicants must have an undergraduate degree (AQF 7) in a NUCAP accredited Sport and Exercise Science or Human Movement degree or equivalent and a minimum GPA of 5 or higher, on a seven-point scale. Enrolment will also be subject to availability of appropriate supervisors and research industry placements.
- Admission is subject to availability of appropriate supervision and facilities.
Tuition Fee
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International
29000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 29000 AUD per year during 24 months. -
National
22000 AUD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 22000 AUD per year during 24 months.
Funding
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