Master of Sport and Exercise Science

Following the overwhelming success of the revolutionary VU Block Model with undergraduate students, we rolled out the Block Model to our postgraduate courses.

This course is delivered in four-week mode, which means you study one unit (subject) at a time over four weeks, rather than juggling several units at once. And with its focused timetables and smaller, collaborative classes, VU’s Block Model gives you more time to connect with your peers, lecturers and industry partners, helping you to build strong professional networks.

The VU Block Model has improved our student results and engagement, and has won multiple international awards for innovation and excellence.

Victoria University is one of Australia's most recognisable sport universities. We have an outstanding reputation in sport, exercise science, health and fitness.

We have strong, unique partnerships with more than 350 local, national and global sport organisations. Some of our partners are:

• Western Bulldogs Football Club
• Australian Institute of Sport
• Victorian Racing Club
• Australian Sports Commission
• Real Madrid Graduate School Universidad Europea
• Melbourne Victory Football Club.

VU’s facilities are the most comprehensive range of sport and exercise science facilities in the southern hemisphere. Our world-class sport and learning precinct at our Footscray Park Campus includes the Institute for Health & Sport (IHES).

We have the largest number of students enrolled in sport courses, and more sport industry partners than any other university. We also have the most graduates working in the sport industry.

Learning within the Master of Sport and Exercise Science is dynamic and accessible. The curriculum is designed to ensure you get the most out of your studies, and uses multiple delivery modes, including:

• group-centred
• case analysis
• work-integrated
• face-to-face
• intensive
• hybrid
• online.

You will have the opportunity to undertake professional-level research that can lead to doctoral studies. If you wish to start working sooner, you may also be able to exit early with a Graduate Certificate or Graduate Diploma.

As a postgraduate student you might want to take up one of many opportunities to further develop your academic language and study skills. VU’s Learning Hubs are welcoming spaces where you can improve your study and employability skills.

We offer maths, writing, careers and English-language advice, and show you effective ways to study and manage your time.

Our programs include:

• workshops
• drop-in sessions
• peer mentoring
• maths and writing resources
• resume and career guidance.

We also have accessibility support services and counselling services available for all students.

Students studying outside of Australia or students on a temporary visa may apply for this course. You can complete most of the course online in your country of residence.

As you can study from home, you won’t need a student visa to study in Melbourne, and this course doesn’t provide eligibility for a student visa.

You need to complete a one-week residential component in Melbourne and a two-week study tour in Spain. It is your responsibility to get any necessary visas for these components.

To qualify for this course, you’ll need to meet entry requirements, including recognised proof of English-language proficiency (e.g. an IELTS test result).