OpenBachelor degreeHealth

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

ProviderVictoria University
Course code: VTAC4301010171UniversityStudy area: HealthCourse data availableData JSON

Course overview

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.

Entry requirements

Review the available standard entry requirements, English requirements and additional notes for this course.

Standard entry

Current Year 12 graduates

Educational outcomes considered for selection

Completion of an Australian Senior Secondary Certificate (VCE or equivalent).

SEAS (Special Entry Access Scheme)

Applicants who have experienced educational disadvantage are encouraged to apply for the Special Entry Access Scheme (SEAS).

Depending on eligibility and your circumstances, a SEAS application may provide support for your course application.

For further information go to Victoria University SEAS information and the Victoria University website

Recent Year 12 graduates

Applicants with Higher Education study

Entire academic record

This course uses the entire academic record as part of its selection considerations.

Bridging and enabling courses

Completion of a bridging or enabling course e.g.

Foundation course or equivalent.

Domestic applicants who have completed Foundations at VU (JYAC) will be guaranteed entry into this course.

Higher Education studies

Full or partial completion of an Australian Higher Education award (or equivalent), or completion of two units of Higher Education studies.

Applicants with VET study

VET studies

Completion of an Australian Advanced Diploma or Diploma (or equivalent), or completion of the Certificate IV in Tertiary Preparation (or equivalent).

Applicants with work and life experience

VTAC Personal Statement

Applicants who wish other criteria to be considered such as work/life experience or motivation to study should complete the VTAC Personal Statement.

Supporting documentation should include a current resume and any other relevant evidence e.g. letter from employer, professional development activities etc.

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.

English requirement
IELTS Academic 6

If your current English result is below direct entry, consider the university-recognised English language pathway or ELICOS package; successful completion at the required level can usually satisfy English entry without another English test.

Course curriculum

Course structure, credit points and subject sequence

Course curriculum not yet available

Refer to the institution course handbook.