Turn your passion for sport into a creative and innovative career.
Combine core sport science knowledge with complementary 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.
- 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.
Combine core sport science knowledge with complementary 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.
In this program you will:
- 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.
- Gain the skills to be job-ready for a range of sport and fitness careers.
- Experience multiple workplace learning opportunities.
Career opportunities:
- Sports journalist
- Sports marketer
- Sports administration
- Public relations
- Sport and outdoor activity development
- Sport and tourism event planner
- Sports business manager
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 Physiology.
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) 72 units
HLT140 Sustainable Tourism, Leisure and Event Management
SPX101 Business Law
SPX102 Invertebrate Biology and Ecology
SPX103 Coastal and Marine Ecology
SPX121 World of Work: Your Pathway to Employment
PUB104 Animal Behaviour
Developing and Graduate courses (4) 48 units
NUT203 Global-Change Ecology
SPX222 Business, Governance and Society
SPX231 Tourism, Sport and Leisure Policy and Planning
SPX304 Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
Major courses (8) 96 units
Elective courses (6) 72 units
Select 6 elective courses (72 units) from the undergraduate elective course options. You may need to include 300 level courses in your elective selection to meet the requirement to complete four 300 level courses in the program.
Sports Studies students are encouraged to use electives to complete courses in the following discipline areas:
- Journalism
- Marketing
- Nutrition
- Outdoor Environmental Studies
- Public Relations
- Small Business Management
- Sports and Exercise Nutrition
- Tourism, Leisure & Event Management
NOTE: Students MUST complete a minimum of 4 x 300-level courses (48 units) overall in the program.
Note: Program structures are subject to change. Not all USC courses are available on every USC campus.
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 four (4) 300 level courses (48 units) overall in the program
- Complete no more than 10 introductory level (100 coded) courses
Program notes
- Completing this program within the specified (full-time) duration is based on studying 48 unit points per semester (normally 4 courses) and following the recommended study sequence
- The unit value of all courses is 12 units unless otherwise specified
- It is each students responsibility to enrol correctly according to your course requisites, program rules and requirements and be aware of the academic calendar dates
- 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 Managing your progression page for help in understanding your program structure, reviewing your progress and planning remaining courses.