Our sport courses allow you to specialise in a range of areas from sport management, coaching and development through to applied sport science and clinical exercise physiology. You’ll get hands-on learning in world-class sport facilities, and our industry connections – including the Australian Institute of Sport, Tennis Australia and VicHealth – ensure you enjoy valuable networking opportunities while you study, and strong employment outcomes when you graduate. You can also rest assured you're learning at the cutting edge: the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences is the #1 ranked sport science school worldwide.*
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science Advanced (Honours)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Business (Sport Management)
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Health and Physical Education
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours)
Bachelor of Health Sciences/Bachelor of Arts
Bachelor of Nutrition Science
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Dietetics Pathway)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science (Honours)
Bachelor of Nutrition Science/Bachelor of Commerce
Bachelor of Sport Development
Executive Graduate Certificate of Sport Business
Executive Master of Sport Business
Graduate Certificate of Business (Sport Management)
Graduate Certificate of Education Research
Graduate Certificate of Health Research Practice
Graduate Certificate of Human Nutrition
Graduate Certificate of Sport Performance Analysis
Graduate Certificate of Strength and Conditioning
Graduate Diploma of Applied Sport Science
Graduate Diploma of Human Nutrition
Master of Applied Sport Science
Master of Business (Sport Management)
Master of Clinical Exercise Physiology
Master of Human Nutrition
Master of Nutrition and Population Health
Doctor of Philosophy (Education)
Doctor of Philosophy (Exercise Science and Sport)
Doctor of Philosophy (Nutrition and Public Health)
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Doctor of Philosophy (Public Health and Health Services)
Master of Applied Science (Health)
Master of Education (Research)
Establish your career in sport ahead of a golden decade for sporting events and investment in Australia. Our cutting-edge courses are elite athlete friendly and your qualification will be highly regarded by future employers.
Our Elite Sports Precinct features an MCG-sized AFL oval and eight-lane IAAF accredited 400m athletics track. Our Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building has some of Australia’s most advanced sports and exercise facilities.
Careers in sport are exciting, diverse and ever increasing. Deakin offers you the opportunity to gain a world-class qualification in a country that’s globally renowned for high achievement in sport.
You'll get hands-on learning with our prestigious sporting institution partners – from AFL and NRL clubs through to the Victorian Institute of Sport and Surf Life Saving Australia.
My Deakin studies have definitely been a huge stepping stone into the real world of sport management and business.
Jess Gray
Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) and Operations Coordinator, Suncorp Super Netball
Get the practical experience you need with access to our network of over 150 industry partnerships across AFL, netball, basketball, cricket, football, swimming and tennis. By working on industry-relevant projects using the same tools professionals use, you’ll be better prepared for your future career.
Deakin's sport facilities, partnerships and commitment to encouraging more women into the sector is second to none. As an elite athlete-friendly university, our Waurn Ponds Elite Sports Precinct is second-to-none, featuring an MCG-sized AFL oval, FIFA-grade soccer pitch and eight-lane IAAF accredited 400-metre athletics track. And our Specialised Indoor Exercise and Sport Science Building at Burwood has some of Australia’s most advanced sports and exercise facilities.
We’re dedicated to supporting elite athletes to achieve academic success alongside the demands of training and competition. That’s why Deakin is a member of the Elite Athlete Friendly University (EAFU) Network. We offer student athletes flexibility for assessment deadlines, leaves of absence to meet sporting commitments, and extensions on the time normally allowed to complete a course.
Study with the world’s top sport science school. Deakin is a global leader in progressive, real-world sport education, with our School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences ranked #1 in the Shanghai Ranking's Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2022.
Learn more about studying sport at Deakin and the career opportunities you can look forward to.
Learn what it's like to work in the sports industry from three Deakin sports graduates and discover some of the many career pathways you can choose from.
Learn in world-class facilities from day one and kickstart your journey to a fulfilling career in exercise physiology.
We’re here for you even before you’re here with us. Ask us your study questions and receive one-on-one support through your journey to university.
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*ShanghaiRanking’s Global Ranking of Sport Science Schools and Departments 2022
^Deakin references data from a range of government, higher education and reputable media sources. For more information, visit our list of media references.
