Bachelor Programme
Exercise and Sport Science
Deakin's sport science school has been ranked world No. 1 for five years. This degree leads to Exercise and Sports Science Australia (ESSA) accreditation as an Accredited Exercise Scientist. It covers the physiological, anatomical and behavioural principles of exercise and sport and how they apply to health, performance and participation. Facilities include a climate chamber, biomechanics and motor learning labs, an athletics track and the Elite Sports Precinct in Geelong. Students complete 220 hours of practical experience, which Deakin says is more than any comparable accredited program in Victoria.
University
Deakin University
Country
Australia
Level
Bachelor
Field
Sport Science
Duration
3 years full-time
Language
English
Campus
Burwood (Melbourne) or Waurn Ponds (Geelong)
Degree
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science (H343)
Intake
Trimester 1 (March 2027) or Trimester 2 (July 2027)
Application Deadline
International intakes for this course: Trimester 1 (March 2027) or Trimester 2 (July 2027). Deakin does not publish one closing date. International application deadlines depend on the intake and your country so that there is time for the visa and enrolment, and Deakin says applications for 2027 Trimester 1 and Trimester 2 are open. Apply directly through StudyLink Connect or a Deakin authorised agent (students from some countries, including India, Sri Lanka, Vietnam, Thailand, the Philippines and African countries, must apply through an agent). Students completing an Australian Year 12, in Australia or overseas, must apply through VTAC. Decisions usually take two to three weeks once all documents are in
Tuition Information
International: estimated A$45,400 for the first year of full-time study in 2027 (8 credit points), as shown on Deakin's 2027 international course page. Deakin calls this a guide only: your actual fees depend on the units you take. Deakin automatically considers international applicants for merit scholarships of 20%, 25%, 50% or 100% off tuition. Overseas Student Health Cover (required for the student visa), living costs and course equipment are extra
Admission Requirements
- Deakin course code H343; CRICOS 045332G. Academic minimum for recent school leavers: an unadjusted ATAR of at least 50, or the overseas equivalent. Deakin says this is a minimum: meeting it does not guarantee a place, and your full academic history is considered
- Year 12 prerequisites (VCE Units 3 and 4): a study score of at least 30 in English EAL or 25 in any other English
- English: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no band below 6.0, or an equivalent such as recent study in English. If you meet the academic entry requirements but not the English one, you can do a DUELI English pathway program, and Deakin College offers a guaranteed pathway for students who miss the academic requirement