Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

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Fees

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Location

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Overview

Follow your passion for sport into the health and fitness or sport-management fields with Victoria University's Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management.

VU is a leader in sport education. In our double degree, you’ll develop high-level expertise in human movement, exercise supervision, physical recreation programming, and sport management.

We have over 200 partnerships with sport venues, sporting clubs, local government authorities, and public-health and education groups. Through these partnerships, you’ll learn from the best, and gain invaluable work experience.

You’ll graduate job-ready to work in many areas of sport and fitness. You’ll have the skills and knowledge to manage major sporting events, sporting facilities, aquatic and recreation centres, professional sport organisations, and gyms.

Careers options include:

exercise and sport science
rehabilitation
community fitness and health
personal training
community sport development
planning for sport and active recreation
consulting and research in sport participation.

: Victoria University has been ranked number 6 in the world for sport science (ShanghaiRanking, 2025).
Our ground-breaking research, world-class facilities and partnerships with some of the world’s top sporting clubs have rocketed us to this position.
Studying with us means you benefit from all the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment.
: The College of Sport, Health and Engineering has a $68 million high-technology teaching and research facility at Footscray Park.
Our 29 new labs are fitted with the latest technology and equipment. They are used by professional sports team and community organisations. Facilities include biomechanics, biochemistry, and exercise physiology labs, and our Altitude Hotel.
Learn from expert staff, including researchers in the Institute for Health and Sport (IHES). Our research in sports science achieved ‘well above world standard’ in the Excellence in Research for Australia (ERA) assessment.
: We offer placement programs during your degree which give you invaluable work experience and industry contacts.
You’ll complete a compulsory 70-hour placement in second year and/or a 140-hour placement in the final year of your degree.
Placements are hosted by 350 different organisations in the following fields:
sport and exercise science
sport management
sport coaching
recreation
outdoor education.
Our Career Development & Employability program is designed to help you choose your career direction, and to teach you to market yourself.
: We have over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs, and public-health and education groups.
Partner organisations offer work placements and contacts within the industry.
They include these top sporting institutions:
AFL
Melbourne Storm
Melbourne Rebels
Hockey Victoria
Cricket Victoria
Western Bulldogs Football Club
Coburg Football Club
Western Jets Football Club
Greyhound Racing Victoria
Football Federation Victoria
Richmond Football Club
Victorian Institute of Sport.
: Study this course via our award-winning VU Block Model®, where you complete one subject at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several at once.
Learning in workshop-style classes, you’ll develop strong connections with your peers and practical skills for your future career.
You’ll also get fast feedback on your assignments, helping you to improve quickly as you progress through your course.
Learn more about the VU Block Model®

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your educational achievements and work experience, as well as your skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a related course or unit(s). We call this a ‘pathway’.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

After you are accepted into your course, you will need to enrol in your course units.

During enrolment, use your course delivery plan to understand the structure and requirements of your course.

Fees & scholarships

Commonwealth supported place

A Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) is subsidised by the government, reducing it to the amount listed here. Australian citizens, permanent residents and New Zealand citizens will qualify for a CSP place. If your course is not Commonwealth supported, or you don't qualify, you'll pay full fees.

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Careers

On graduation, you’ll be ready to work as a manager, administrator, sport scientist, and exercise/physical activity programmer in the following areas: