Deakin University
Bachelor of Sport Development
Nationally Recognised Higher EducationTurn your passion for sport into a rewarding career with Deakin's Bachelor of Sport Development. Ranked 7th in the world for sport-related subjects, Deakin has world-class academics, facilities and industry connections to teach you the skills to use sport to drive positive change in the community.
You will learn to build the capacity of community sport organisations, clubs, leagues and associations and learn practical methods to guide sport organisations in strategy, governance, policy and risk management.
State-of-the-art sports precincts combined with a long list of sports partners - including the Deakin Melbourne Boomers, Netball Victoria and the Melbourne Vixens, Geelong Football Club, and Cricket Australia - mean you will be studying in elite environments, both on and off campus.
With over 100 hours of work placement, you can work alongside established professionals in sport while building industry experience that will prepare you for your future career.
Delivery mode
Deakin University offers this course through the following delivery modes:
On campus
Work with instructors and classmates in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Locations
- 221 Burwood Highway, Burwood
Entry requirements
Domestic Students
- There are no mandated entry requirements.
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
VET study
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
English language proficiency requirements
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
Year 12 prerequisite subjects
Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English EAL (English as an Additional Language) or at least 20 in English other than EAL
ATAR
Senior Secondary Certificate of Education with an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50 or equivalent
VET study
- completion of a certificate IV or higher in a related discipline
- completion of a diploma or higher in any discipline
- at least 50% completion of a diploma or higher in a related discipline
English language proficiency requirements
IELTS overall score of 6.0 (with no band score less than 6.0) or equivalent
Additional requirements may apply.Course fees
$47,871
$119,400
Career opportunities
The Bachelor of Sport Development will prepare you for the following roles.
Sport and Recreation Officer
A Sport and Recreation Officer coordinates activities, events and programs within the community. You might organise events for the general public o...
Sports Coach
A Sports Coach provides training to athletes or teams of all abilities. You might be working with professional athletes or children who are learnin...
Community Engagement Coordinator
A Community Engagement Coordinator develops strategies to foster relationships between organisations and the community. You might work with non-pro...
Sports Coordinator
A Sports Coordinator organises and manages sports activities and programmes for schools, clubs, or community organisations. You might work in educa...
Sports Development Officer
A Sports Development Officer promotes participation in a particular sport or activity. You might conduct sessions for the community to attend or wo...
About Deakin University
Over 60,000 students from Australia and around the world choose Deakin for progressive, real-world learning that leads to career success.
What do you want from your university experience? If you want to connect with brilliant minds, learn by doing in world-class facilities and take the right step towards your ultimate career, you’ll thrive at Deakin. As an internationally recognised university for over 45 years, we’ve supported over 300,000 students on their journeys to great things.
Our innovation and excellence in both education and research generate ideas that transform lives and communities. We will be Australia’s most progressive and responsive university, leading in blending digital capability with our distinctive campus precincts. We will leverage strong partnerships to maximise the social, cultural and economic impact we deliver regionally, nationally and globally.
Graduate more fulfilled and confident about the future at a university that puts your study experience first. Whether you’re studying online or on campus, you’ll feel supported to achieve your best and transition into a job you love.
