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Launch your career in this diverse and rapidly growing field. We are Australia's largest provider of teaching programs in sport and exercise science.

Benefit from our close links with groups such as the Victorian and Australian Institutes of Sport, Western Bulldogs and the AFL. With our state-of-the-art, $68 million sport and learning precinct, you will enter a highly engaging, switched-on environment.

Gain the skills to advance your career. You can study at TAFE or degree level.

Bachelor of Business

Get ahead in the fast-paced world of business with a Bachelor of Business degree from Victoria University. Focus your studies in one of our specialisations and learn fundamental skills you can apply in any sector. Gain valuable industry experience through work placements.

Duration 3 years Campus City Flinders, Footscray Park, VU Sydney Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Fitness

Prepare for your ideal career as a leader in fitness centres and community-exercise programs, with a Bachelor of Fitness from VU.

Duration 3 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science

Prepare for a career working in nature, with a Bachelor of Outdoor Education and Environmental Science from VU.

Duration 3 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership

Become a leader in nature-based education and recreation through practical study and work experience, with Victoria University's Bachelor of Outdoor Leadership.

Duration 3 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Sport Management
Gain the skills for a career in the sports, physical recreation and outdoor-adventure sectors with a Bachelor of Sport Management at Victoria University.
Duration 3 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Sport Management/Bachelor of Business
This double degree prepares you for employment in both the commercial business sector and the sport, exercise and active recreation sector.
Duration 4 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Sport Science

Join Australia's leading sport university and gain the very best knowledge for a professional career in the sport and exercise industry.

Duration 3 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management

This double degree provides you with the capabilities and understandings of human movement, and the structure, practices and participant needs of the Australian sport, exercise and active recreation sector.

Duration 4 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management
The Bachelor of Youth Work/Bachelor of Sport Management course aims to produce competent youth workers and sport management professionals who have practical management and leadership skills.
Duration 4 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Blended, Block, Face to Face, Remote

Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science
Gain foundational knowledge of sport and exercise science with an Undergraduate Certificate in Sport Science from Victoria University.
Duration 0.5 years Campus Footscray Park Delivery mode Block

Graduate Certificate in Community Sport Management

Develop sport management, administration and leadership capabilities with VU’s Graduate Certificate in Community Sport Management.

Duration 0.5 years Campus City Flinders Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Graduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
Gain the foundational skills and knowledge to succeed in the global sport industry with a Graduate Certificate of Sport and Exercise Science at Victoria University.
Duration 0.5 years Campus City Flinders Delivery mode Blended
Master of Sport Business
In this course you will learn best-practice strategic management and other high-level skills to prepare you for contemporary sport management.
Duration 1.5 years Campus City Flinders Delivery mode Blended
Graduate Certificate in Sport Integrity
This course addresses the continuing concern about sport’s capacity to act on the positive social values it has traditionally upheld.
Duration 1 year Campus City Flinders Delivery mode Burst, Face to Face, Online, Workplace

Master of Applied Research

Gain a solid foundation in research methods before undertaking a thesis related to health or sport with the Master of Applied Research.

Duration 2 years Campus City Flinders, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Doctor of Philosophy

Undertake your PhD in a world-leading research centre. Victoria University's Institute for Health and Sport (IHES) provides expert supervision in a wide range of disciplines.

Duration 4 years Campus City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Doctor of Philosophy (Integrated)

Receive intensive research training before beginning an innovative thesis in the broad areas of health and sport with our integrated PhD program.

Duration 4 years Campus City Flinders, City Queen, Footscray Park, St Albans, Werribee Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face
Master of Research

Complete a Master of Research in 18 months, in the areas of industry, community or urban development. This degree is tailored to graduates with a related bachelor degree, or an honours degree in a different discipline.

Duration 1.5 years Campus City Flinders, Footscray Park, Online, St Albans, Werribee Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face, Online
Master of Research Practice

Complete a masters focused on innovations in health or sport – in just one year. Victoria University's Master of Research Practice recognises honours qualifications, letting you graduate sooner.

Duration 1 year Campus City Flinders, Footscray Park, Online, St Albans, Werribee Delivery mode Blended, Face to Face, Online

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Studying sports management at VU

At Victoria University (VU), we want you to follow your passion and excel in the industry you've always dreamed of.

We're one of Australia's most industry-connected institutions, and are one of the top 2% of universities in the world.

You'll learn from leading industry professionals who combine theory with practice to prepare you for your career from day one.

Career clarity

I really enjoyed the variety of subjects offered through VU’s Sports Management and Sport Science double degree, as I was able to explore many different avenues.

Vanessa Abela — Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Sport Management
Vanessa's story

Careers

Many of our graduates gain employment in the following roles:

  • management (sport/recreation)
  • youth worker
  • sports administration.

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Colleges & schools

Our sports management courses are delivered by various colleges and schools across different VU campuses.

College of Sport & Exercise Science

Our College of Sport and Exercise Science provides world-class academic programs in all aspects of sport and exercise, from bachelor degrees to postgraduate PhD level.

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VU Business School

When you study business at VU, you'll be provided with access to an outstanding number of opportunities to empower your career development.

VU Polytechnic

Our TAFE division, Victoria University Polytechnic, delivers vocational training closely linked with industry.

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