Overview

The Sport Development program at Western Sydney University helps you to become a leader in and on the field. Our one-of-a-kind Bachelor of Sport Development opens the door to a broad range of career opportunities in the delivery of sport and recreation programs.

Take what you learn in the classroom and apply it in the real world, with up to 200 hours of work placements in your third year of study. Graduate ready to fulfil your unlimited potential in areas of development, promotion or management in community sports and recreation, professional sport, State and national sporting agencies or not-for-profit sport for social change agencies.

Your career

The Bachelor of Sport Development sets you up for a great career in development, promotion and management, in areas such as:

Community sports and recreation

Professional sport

Community engagement

State and national sporting organisations

Not-for- profit sport

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Population Health and Society

Fundamentals of Exercise Science

The World of Sport Business

Sport for Social Development

Culture, Diversity and Health

Special Event Management

Leisure and Recreation Theory

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-02-07 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-03-03 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Credits

240 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Area & Cultural Studies Sport and Exercise Science View 39 other Bachelors in Area & Cultural Studies in Australia

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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PTE Academic

58

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TOEFL^® IBT

85

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Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

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Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

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Other requirements

General requirements

CRICOS Code: 097004E

Assumed knowledge: Any two units of English
Recommended studies: Personal development, Health and Physical Education (PDHPE); Business studies; Economics
Applications from Australian and New Zealand citizens and holders of permanent resident visas must be made via the Universities Admissions Centre (UAC).

Tuition Fee

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International

30960 AUD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 30960 AUD per year during 36 months.

At Western all Undergraduate Award programs offer Commonwealth Supported Places (CSP) to Domestic Students.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Sport Development.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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