Bachelor of Sport Development (Honours)
Program code
2120
Available at
Nathan
Gold Coast
Mount Gravatt
Logan
South Bank
Online
Offshore
Other
Duration
1 year full-time
Credit points
80
Indicative fee
$38,500.00* per year (more)
* 2025 indicative annual fee
About this program
BUILD A BODY OF RESEARCH.
Following on from the Bachelor of Sport Development, this Honours degree allows you to undertake advanced study and supervised research work. You'll delve deeper into the specialisation you've chosen and work within a team of other like-minded students and academics to further your research.
Industry and expert connections
We've designed this Honours degree to give you the teamwork skills required for further research. You'll share lessons and seminar experiences across multiple disciplines, equipping you with the knowledge you need to understand complex problems in public health, sports, recreation and many other areas.
Graduate outcomes
The enhanced research skills developed within this program are of particular interest to future employers in the public or private sector. You'll also have the right background for entry into a higher degree research program as this Honours degree is the perfect platform for a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD).
Flexibility
Tailor your timetable - Even if you study full-time on-campus, you may still be able to customise your degree to suit your needs. From a range of tutorial times to online access to lectures and other course material, we're here to help you fit study in with your work and life commitments.
| Code | Program title | Campus | Intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1493 | Bachelor of Sport Development | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 only |
| 1615 | Bachelor of Sport Development/Bachelor of Business | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
| 2120 | Bachelor of Sport Development (Honours) (this program) | Gold Coast | Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 |
Progression is dependent upon satisfying admission requirements.
Attendance information
This program is offered on-campus full-time or part-time. Students may commence the program in either February or July. Students entering the program in February will undertake an intensive course in Trimester 1 followed by coursework and the research component in Trimesters 1 and 2. Students entering the program in Trimester 2 will undertake coursework and a research course in their first trimester and complete the research component in their second trimester.
Students who wish to complete the program part-time will be required to consult with the Program Director to determine the appropriate program structure.
This program consists of 30 credit points of coursework and a 50 credit point research component.
Coursework
The coursework will provide critical evaluation of research and presentation, develop the student's knowledge and understanding of statistical analyses techniques as applied to scientific research and develop an awareness of research proposal design and background. Students are required to attend compulsory coursework sessions as stipulated in the University teaching timetable and in the course timetables provided by Course Convenors.
Research component
Students are required to find a suitable supervisor for their research project prior to submitting their application for admission into the program. Students who are unable to locate a suitable supervisor should discuss their proposed research project with the Program Director.
The research component of the program will involve research on a specific project, a seminar and thesis describing the research in detail.
During enrolment in the research component of the program students will work under supervision and be required to meet regularly with their supervisor. It is recommended that students discuss on-campus attendance requirements of their research project with their supervisor at the start of the research component.
Depending on your project, attendance at off-campus locations may also be required. Where your project requires on-campus laboratory work, students are required to undertake their research at an appropriate laboratory on the Gold Coast campus or according to the directions of the student's supervisor and/or Program Director.
Please contact the Program Director for more information about available projects.
Workplace Health and Safety Training
Students are to discuss required workplace health and safety training with their supervisors prior to the commencement of 6001HLS. Students who fail to undertake the prescribed workplace health and safety training will not gain entry into laboratories.
My career opportunities
Key employment sectors*
- Arts and Recreation Services
- Community sport and recreation
- Amateur and professional sporting organisations
- Sport and recreation centres
- State sporting organisations
- Education and Training
- Elite athlete development
- Public Administration and Safety
- Administrative and Support Services
- Professional, Scientific and Technical Services
- Research organisations
Potential job outcomes
- High-end researcher
- Health promotion officer
- Development officer
- Sport marketing manager
- Sport media officer
- Sport program manager
*Source: Australian Government Job Outlook.
International students
An International student is one who is not:
- an Australian or New Zealand citizen or
- a Pacific Engagement visa holder or
- a person who has Australian permanent resident status.
Indicative annual tuition fee
The indicative annual tuition fee is calculated based on a standard full-time study load which is usually 80 credit points (two full-time trimesters).
The indicative annual tuition fee is based on current conditions and available data and should only be used as a guide. These fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Tuition fees
- An International student pays tuition fees.
- Students are liable for tuition fees for the courses they are enrolled in as at the census date.
- The tuition fee is charged according to the approved program fee for the trimester in which the student is enrolled.
Program fees for the Bachelor of Sport Development (Honours) (2120)
If the fee rate for your program is not displayed above, please contact Student Connect for assistance.
Changing programs
If an International student changes to a different program they will be subject to the approved program fee for the trimester in which they are enrolled.
Permanent resident status
If an undergraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will be provided with a domestic fee-paying place.
The student may then apply for a Commonwealth supported place at the next admission period provided that the student satisfies the conditions for transfer from a domestic fee-paying place to a Commonwealth supported place as set out in the Fees and Charges Procedure.
If a postgraduate student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth supported place (subject to availability) or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
If a research student obtains permanent resident status in Australia after commencing study in a program, and the student can provide evidence of permanent resident status prior to the census date (of the trimester in which they are enrolled), the student will automatically be considered for a Commonwealth Government Research Training Program (RTP) Fee Offset or a domestic fee-paying place as applicable for the program.
Further information
- Fees and Charges Procedure
- 3.6 - Fees for International Students
- 3.9 - Administrative and Miscellaneous Charges
- Cost of studying in Australia