Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies

Aim for a career that enhances community health and helps athletes to achieve their best with a Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies at Victoria University. Discover the perfect blend of expertise in the body and mind with our innovative double degree in sport science and psychological studies. This course equips you with a deep understanding of how the human body performs and how the mind drives it, combining knowledge from biological sciences, social sciences, and humanities. Prepare for an exciting career where your expertise can make a real difference. Whether you're passionate about empowering athletes, enhancing community health, or supporting mental well-being, this degree opens doors to rewarding opportunities in: exercise and sport science rehabilitation community fitness and health sport policy psychological counselling. At VU, you’ll gain hands-on experience in world-class facilities, including cutting-edge sports labs to explore biomechanics and physiology, and interaction labs to hone your counselling skills. Beyond the classroom, you'll connect with leading sporting and community organisations, giving you real-world experience to accelerate your career. This course also sets the foundation for graduate study. By completing a relevant masters program after you graduate, you may pursue roles as a registered psychologist or teacher.

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Footscray Park

Full-time - 4 years

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Structure

To attain the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement) / Bachelor of Psychological Studies, students will be required to complete 384 credit points consisting of: 96 credit points First Year Core units 48 credit points Core units 216 credit points of Professional Core units 24 credit points of Psychology Elective units

Subjects

  • Human movement
  • Psychological studies

Entry requirements

  • Meeting the minimum entry criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent) including Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent). OR: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). PLUS: IELTS (or equivalent): Overall score or 6.0 (with no band less than 6.0 in Listening, Reading, Writing and Speaking). OR: Completion of a Foundation course or equivalent.

Study Pathways

VET applicants will be considered and pathways are available from a range of VET courses.

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