Course Overview

About This Course

Do you love the worlds of sports and recreation? If so, you've come to the right place. This double degree enables students to study the management of human and physical resources and facilities in the sport and recreation industries. They gain a sound knowledge of the bio-physical, behavioural and socio-cultural foundations of sport and physical activities, combined with a range of management and communication skills and knowledge necessary to work in various sports and recreation professions.

During this four-year degree at The University of Notre Dame Australia, you will develop essential skills and knowledge in accounting, marketing, management, and communication. In addition, you will cover sport and recreation-specific content such as Events Management, Physical Activity and Health and The Australian Sports System and Communications & Media content such as Media and Society, and Media Ethics and Law.

This program is designed to give you the skills to manage recreation and sporting organisations and staff and to adapt and thrive in rapid and pervasive economic, social and technological change environments. You will also learn how to manage an individual sporting and recreational agenda and, more broadly, oversee the community's sports and recreational facilities and resources.

As part of our commitment to delivering ethical and practical knowledge, students must complete six industry practicum courses totalling 350 hours over the span of their degree. This provides students with valuable insights into sports and recreation industries, an opportunity for skills development and a chance to build networks within the industry.

Completing a degree in Communications & Media along with Sport & Recreation Management will complement your management skills with the ability to communicate using a variety of platforms to reach a broad and diverse audience. The Bachelor of Communications & Media lets you explore the principles and techniques of communications and media by examining and creating print, non-print and multimedia texts using traditional, new, and emerging media technologies. You can tailor the program to your particular interest by majoring in Journalism, Film and Screen Production, Photomedia Specialisation (Fremantle) or Advertising (Sydney).

Where You Can Study

Available Locations

Fremantle, Western Australia

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Eligibility

Entry Requirements

General Requirements

Applicants with recent Secondary Education: Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank of 70 (Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors)
OR International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25
Applicants with Higher Education: Successful completion of 4 subjects at an undergraduate level or higher
OR Successful completion of the Notre Dame Tertiary Pathway Program (TPP), or a tertiary preparation program from another institution that is deemed to be of a similar academic rigour to the Notre Dame TPP
Applicants with Vocational Education and Training (VET) study: Successful completion of AQF Certificate IV or higher from an accredited provider such as TAFE or a Registered Training Organisation (RTO)
Applicants with Work and Life Experience: Applicants who left secondary education more than two years previously and who have not undertaken VET or higher education study since may be considered for direct entry. Applicants must be 20 years of age as at 1 March in the year of intake and meet one or more of the following:
- At least two years of relevant work experience (evidence of duties and years of experience required; STAT may be required)
- Completion of STAT with scores of at least 135 in the Multiple Choice section and 140 in the Written English section (results must have been obtained within the last three calendar years)
- Completion of two Year 12 WACE, HSC or equivalent exams, with a result equivalent to the Indicative ATAR/Selection Rank listed under Secondary Education
Experience Based Entry: If you are currently in Year 12 and completing the ATAR, General, VET, or Enabling pathway, you may be eligible to secure a place through experience based entry. Mature age applicants can apply by combining their academic background with relevant work experience.
All applicants must satisfy the Minimum University Admission Requirements, including those relating to minimum age and English Language Proficiency.

Career & Study Pathways

Where this takes you

Career Opportunities

Graduates of this program can follow diverse career paths in the private and public sectors; career opportunities range from player-manager, recreation centre manager, professional sporting club manager, sport and recreation associations, local government, sport and cultural industries, local/regional council administrator, journalist, filmmaker/director/producer, sports photographer, a communications consultant.

Quality & Recognition

Accreditation & Migration

Academic Regulator

TEQSA

Accreditation Status

Accredited

Course Content

Units of Competency

All Units8 units

Core Curriculum I: Foundations of Wisdom

Core Curriculum foundational course

Core Curriculum II: Elective

Electives in philosophy and/or theology, including options for pilgrimage, community service, or international experience

Business Foundation courses

200 units of credit in business foundations including accounting, marketing, and management

Marketing and Public Relations courses

225 units of credit in marketing and public relations

Business Internship course

25 units of credit internship course

Communications and Media Major courses

200 units of credit; majors available in Journalism, Film and Screen Production, Photomedia Specialisation (Fremantle) or Advertising (Sydney)

Communications and Media compulsory courses

50 units of credit including Media and Society, and Media Ethics and Law

Communications and Media Elective courses

50 units of credit in communications and media electives

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

How many practicum hours are required in this double degree?

Students must complete six industry practicum courses totalling 350 hours over the span of their degree. Placements are managed and authorised by the Practicum Coordinator and require students to formally register and seek approval on the standard form for the placement with the coordinator prior to commencement.

What majors are available in the Communications & Media component of this double degree?

You can tailor the Communications & Media component to your particular interest by majoring in Journalism, Film and Screen Production, Photomedia Specialisation (Fremantle) or Advertising (Sydney).

What is the minimum ATAR required to apply for this double degree?

The indicative ATAR/Selection Rank for this program is 70 (Selection Ranks include ATAR plus Adjustment Factors). Alternatively, an International Baccalaureate (IB) score of 25 is also accepted. Other entry pathways are available for applicants with higher education, VET study, or work and life experience.

What fees and funding options are available for this program?

This program is available as a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP), where the Australian Government pays part of your fees as a subsidy (not a loan) and students pay the student contribution amount, which can be deferred using a HECS-HELP Loan. International students pay full tuition fees, which depend on study load and discipline and are payable each semester at least four weeks prior to commencement.

What are the total units of credit required to complete this double degree?

The total units of credit required to complete the double degree is 825, comprising Core Curriculum courses (75), Business Foundation courses (200), Marketing and Public Relations courses (225), Business Internship course (25), Communications and Media Major courses (200), Communications and Media compulsory courses (50), and Communications and Media Elective courses (50).

Application

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Course Snapshot

Salary, careers & skills

Typical Salary

Entry-level (0-2 years)AUD $55,000 to $72,000 per year

Early Career (2-5 years)AUD $72,000 to $90,000 per year

Mid-Level (5-10 years)AUD $90,000 to $115,000 per year

Career Paths

Exercise ScientistAccredited Exercise Physiologist (with postgraduate qualifications)Strength and Conditioning CoachSports ScientistPerformance Analyst

Key Skills

Human anatomy and musculoskeletal assessmentExercise physiology and cardiovascular testing (e.g. VO2max, lactate threshold)Biomechanical movement analysis and gait assessmentEvidence-based exercise prescription for diverse populationsSports psychology and behaviour change strategies

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