208 weeks
On campus
Hybrid
15 February 2027 | 26 July 2027
Course Overview
About This Course
Studying with us means you benefit from all the opportunities that come with our elite status – learning from academics who are connected with top organisations, researching with national sporting bodies and accessing our cutting-edge sport-science equipment. Our $68m high-technology Sport and Learning Precinct at our Footscray Park Campus is designed to help you get the most out of your course, and supports VU's world-class teaching and research. We have over 200 partnerships and affiliations with peak sporting bodies, professional and community sporting clubs, and groups that focus on public health and education. Our partnerships give you the best possible opportunities and networks to advance your career. Partner organisations offer you placements and internships in Australia, and contacts within the industry to help you find a dream job on graduation.
Where You Can Study
Available Locations
Melbourne
Victoria University City Campus, 364-378 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
Student Information
Fees & Entry by Student Type
Tuition Fee
Indicative fees for full-time student (2026): AU$17,399 per year | Indicative fees for full-time student (2027): AU$18,025 per year
Duration
4 years full time or longer for part time
Eligibility
Entry Requirements
Domestic students:
- Applicants with recent secondary education: 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.
- Applicants with vocational education & training (VET/TAFE) study: Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent). OR: Completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).
- Applicants with higher education study: Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent). OR: Completion of two units of Higher Education studies. OR: Completion of a bridging or enabling course eg. Foundation course or equivalent.
- Applicants with work & life experience: Five years (minimum) work/life experience in Health or Human Sciences, Training & Development, Community Sports or similar. OR: Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate more than two years ago. PLUS: Units 3 and 4: a study score of at least 25 in English (EAL) or 20 in any other English (or equivalent).
International students:
- 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.
Career & Study Pathways
Where this takes you
- exercise and sport sciences
- fitness
- athlete counselling
- coaching
- welfare
- community services
- human resources
- Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology)
- Masters of Teaching (Secondary)
Quality & Recognition
Accreditation & Migration
Academic Regulator
TEQSA
Professional Body
Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC)
Accreditation Status
AccreditedSkills Assessor
Australian Psychological Society (APS)
Course Content
Units of Competency
Structural Kinesiology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Resistance Training
Core unit — 12 credit points
Psychology 1A
Core unit — 12 credit points
Psychology 1B
Core unit — 12 credit points
Foundations of Psychological Research
Core unit — 12 credit points
Introduction to Research Methods in Psychology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Human Physiology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Exercise and Sport Psychology
Core unit — 12 credit points
Research Methods for Exercise Professionals
Year Two — 12 credit points
Human Growth and Lifespan Development
Year Two — 12 credit points
Biomechanics
Year Two — 12 credit points
Exercise Physiology
Year Two — 12 credit points
Psychology 2A
Year Two — 12 credit points
Developmental Psychology
Year Two — 12 credit points
Psychology 2B
Year Two — 12 credit points
Social Bases of Health: Global Perspectives
Year Two — 12 credit points
Quantitative Social Research Methods 1
Year Three — 12 credit points
History, Theories and Practice of Psychology
Year Three — 12 credit points
Research Methods in Psychology
Year Three — 12 credit points
Qualitative Social Research Methods 1
Year Three — 12 credit points
Nutrition and Diet for Exercise and Physical Education
Year Three — 12 credit points
Motor Learning
Year Three — 12 credit points
Clinical Aspects of Psychology
Year Three — 12 credit points
Exercise Science Career Development
Year Four — 12 credit points
Social Dimensions of Sport and Exercise
Year Four — 12 credit points
Fieldwork
Year Four — 12 credit points
Sport and Social Analysis
Year Four — 12 credit points
Professional Practice in Sport Science
Year Four — 12 credit points
Psychological Issues in the Workplace
Year Four — 12 credit points
Applied Exercise Psychology
Year Four — 12 credit points
Counselling Theory and Practice
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Group Behaviour
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Organisations and Work
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Psychobiology
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Relationship and Family Wellbeing
Elective unit — 12 credit points
Common Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this course accredited by a professional body?
Yes, the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies is accredited by the Australian Psychology Accreditation Council (APAC), which conducts accreditation activities to ensure graduates receive a high-quality education and are equipped to use their psychological knowledge and skills in the community. To become a practising psychologist, you'll need to progress to postgraduate study in psychology.
What placement opportunities are available during this degree?
Students complete a compulsory 70-hour placement in second year and/or a 140-hour placement in the final year of the degree. Placements are hosted by 350 different organisations in the fields of sport and exercise science, sport management, sport coaching, recreation, and outdoor education.
How much does the course cost per year?
For eligible students in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), the indicative fee for a full-time student in 2026 is AU$17,399 per year. This fee is a guide only, based on a typical full-time study load, and does not include materials such as textbooks or the Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF).
What is the total credit point requirement and how is the course structured?
To attain the Bachelor of Sport Science (Human Movement)/Bachelor of Psychological Studies, students are required to complete 384 credit points consisting of 96 credit points of First Year Core units, 48 credit points of Core units, 216 credit points of Professional Core units, and 24 credit points of Psychology Elective units, spread across four years of study.
Can I become a registered psychologist with this degree alone?
No, this undergraduate degree sets the foundation for graduate study. By completing a relevant masters program after graduating — such as the Master of Applied Psychology (Clinical Psychology) — you may pursue roles as a registered psychologist. The course is accredited by APAC, which supports your pathway to postgraduate psychology study.
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