Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science

Graduate Diploma

This Diploma allows students to develop their expertise in sport science and health industries.

Key details

Degree Type

Graduate Diploma

Duration

1 year full-time

Intake Months

Feb, Jul

Domestic Fees

$8,432 per year

International Fees

$38,400 per year

About this course

This Diploma allows students to develop their expertise in sport science and health industries. The one-year Postgraduate Diploma in Sport Science (PGDipSS) can lead to career pathways in high performance sport, non-clinical health, or fast-track careers of existing professionals in those industries.

Study locations

Main Campus

Career pathways

Graduates of this Diploma will have a solid grounding in modern sport science. Potential roles for graduates include:

Sports Scientist/Strength and Conditioning Specialist positions in professional sport, working with teams or individual athletes, or in national and international sporting organisations
Development officer for professional sporting and health orientated organisations
Corporate and community health and fitness consultant
Health promotion/lifestyle consultant
Athletic/sports programme coordinator.

Useful information:

Read what other UC postgraduate students have gone on to achieve in their studies and careers in our student and graduate profiles.
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