Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) - 295JA

Take a step closer to the Premier League

If you’re a working graduate, with a few years’ experience under your belt, but looking for career progression, a career change or simply wish to expand your knowledge base - then the UC Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) course is the perfect game changer for you.

This 2-year, full time course will help develop your research and analytical skills and enable you to focus on study topic that is of interest to you. You will then get to research and develop a working thesis based on this topic, under the guidance of experienced academic mentors– and eventually go on to produce a document that could go on to influence industry practices both on and off the field.

By the end of this course you will not only possess the knowledge, skills and the qualifications to have your work recognised at a global industry level, more importantly you will also have the confidence to move seamlessly into a Ph.D. pathway.

Study a UC Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) and you will:

• develop academic analytical and research skills
• study a research topic of your choice
• produce a working thesis and present it for peer review
• improve your academic knowledge and confidence
• network extensively within a co-operative industry
• strengthen your knowledge of sport and exercise science theory and practice
• improve individual and team development objectives
• have your work contribute to professional sport and exercise literature
• be exposed to high a level of industry contacts

Work Integrated Learning (WIL)

WIL is a vital component of the UC experience as it offers students the opportunity to gain hands-on experience and build industry relationships while they study at UC. Although the UC Bachelor of Sport Studies (honours) course does not offer direct placements, students will still have the chance to attend and work on research workshops and presentations at UC and onsite with our industry partners.

Career opportunities

A Master of Sport and Exercise Science (Research) qualification is an internationally recognised qualification and opens many doors. In addition, the thesis that you develop will add value to overall Sport and Exercise knowledge and practices at the highest level. As such, graduates can often choose a range of employment opportunities in areas such as:

• strength and conditioning
• sport organisations
• government
• exercise science
• sport marketing
• sponsorship
• public relations
• management of sports, recreation and leisure clubs
• advisory roles in the public and private sector.

Alternatively, you may also wish to pursue further academic opportunities and transition into a Ph.D.

Course-specific information

The University of Canberra is committed to building a strong and sustainable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health and sport industry workforce. If you are an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander person interested in studying a health or sport course, please contact Rachel Harrigan or phone 6201 2608.