Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science

VU course code: SBPH | CRICOS: 088601C | Level of study: Undergraduate
3 years full time or longer for part time
Hybrid
Footscray Park
24 February 2025
16 February 2025
Overview

Overview

Enjoy a career inspiring others with your passion for physical activity and sport with a Bachelor of Physical Education & Sport Science at Victoria University (VU).

In this top-rated physical education and sport science degree, you’ll study a range of subjects across disciplines such as:

  • games and sports
  • skill acquisition and motor development
  • inclusive physical activity
  • anatomy
  • kinesiology
  • health and nutrition
  • exercise physiology and biomechanics
  • individual fitness activities, aquatics and athletics.

Plus, you can expand your career options with a minor in another discipline area.

Access to our strong industry partners throughout your studies means you’ll graduate ready to progress your career in the sport industry or continue on to further study if desired.

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.

ATAR requirements

No minimum ATAR required

This course does not have a minimum ATAR requirement for entry. Read the entry criteria for this course below.

Why ATAR is not applicable

You do not need an ATAR score to apply for this course. Instead, you need to have successfully completed secondary school and to meet any requirements outlined below. Our courses and support programs are designed to prepare students from diverse cultures for success, regardless of their ATAR, age, education or socioeconomic background.

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

To attain the Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science, students will be required to complete 288 credit points consisting of:

  • 96 credit points of First Year Core units
  • 144 credit points of Professional Core units
  • 48 credit points of Minor studies from the approved list

Units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

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.

Learn more about Commonwealth Supported Places

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us, and you’re paying full fees for this course, you may be eligible for a 10% discount.

Find out how

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

The Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport Science will open the door to various career opportunities, including in:

  • physical education
  • sport science
  • fitness
  • health
  • coaching.

You’ll enjoy career security and wages that are much higher than the average worker, if you continue on to become: