Turn your passion for sport into a creative and innovative career.
Like the name suggests, Sports Studies is all about studying sport. Combine core sport science knowledge with practical skills in areas like sports media, sports journalism, sports administration, event management, marketing, public relations and business management, to prepare you for a range of careers in the growing sport and fitness industries.
First year only offered at Fraser Coast from 2018
- Only a full-time option is available to international students on a Student visa. Online programs are not available to Student visa holders.
- * Estimated tuition fees are based on 2025 rates. Refer to international fees for more information.
- Not all majors/minors and elective options are available at every campus. You should refer to the What Can I Study tab, and the proposed study sequence for your chosen campus and intake for further information.
- *Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.
**Semester 2 commencement not available at Fraser Coast
- *Only first-year courses are offered at Fraser Coast. The remainder of the program must be completed at Sippy Downs campus.
**Semester 2 commencement not available at Fraser Coast
Like the name suggests, Sports Studies is all about studying sport. Combine core sport science knowledge with practical skills in areas like sports media, sports journalism, sports administration, event management, marketing, public relations and business management, to prepare you for a range of careers in the growing sport and fitness industries.
- Learn about the modern sports industry at local, national and international levels
- Tailor your studies with flexible pathways to suit your own interests and career goals
- Get job-ready for a changing sport and fitness employment market
Career opportunities
Sports journalism; sports marketing; sports administration; sport our outdoor activity development; public relations for teams, organisations and athletes; sports and tourism event planning and coordination; sports business management; and sports marketing.
Membership
This program does not meet the application eligibility requirements for Exercise Scientist or Sport Scientist membership of Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA). If professional membership in a sport or coaching area is required consider the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science or the Bachelor of Clinical Exercise Science.
However, the program provides graduates with highly relevant knowledge and skills closely aligned to a wide variety of career opportunities including: sports journalism; sports and outdoor adventure related media; public relations for teams, organisations and athletes; sports and tourism event planning and coordination; sports business management; and marketing sports related events, businesses and products.
Program structure
Introductory courses (6)
COR109 Informatics and Financial Applications
SPX101 Financial Reporting
SPX102 Managerial Finance
SPX103 Legal Regulation of Business Structures
SPX120 Corporate Reporting
SPX121 Strategic Management Accounting
Advanced courses (5)
NUT203 Taxation Law and Practice
SPX222 Contemporary Accounting Issues
SPX231 Issues in Auditing Practice
SPX304 Business Research and Statistics
SPX305 Principles of Economics for Accountants
Major courses (8)
- Journalism
- Management**
- Marketing**
- Public Relations
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management**
- Sport and Exercise Nutrition
Elective courses (5)
Select 5 elective courses from either faculty (Arts, Business and Law or Science, Health, Education and Engineering).
Sports Studies students can use elective courses to include one of the relevant minors as listed below:
- Tourism, Leisure and Event Management**
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Marketing**
- Small Business Management
- Outdoor Environmental Studies
** Only these majors/minors are available at Fraser Coast
Students need to complete a minimum of 3 x 300-level courses overall in the program.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
Only first year offered at Fraser Coast.
Total units: 288
Program requirements and notes
Program requirements
In order to graduate you must:
- Successfully complete 288 units as outlined in the Program Structure
- Successfully complete a minimum of three (3) 300 level courses overall in the program
- You must select and register your compulsory major(s)/minor(s) as soon as possible
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses)
- Most courses are valued at 12 units unless otherwise specified
- Courses within this program are assessed using a variety of assessment methods which may include essays, seminar presentations, reports, in-class tests and examinations
- As part of your USC program, you may apply to Study Overseas to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider
- Only a full-time study option is available to international students on a Student Visa
- Refer to the Planning your study page to manage your progression
- You may wish to use electives to complete an additional major or minor
- Apply for your selected major(s) and/or minor(s)