Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science

This degree explains how the body responds to training and how to use that knowledge to improve health and performance.

Compare 8 providers

How long it takes: 3 years; full time
Entry ATAR: From 46.9; Lowest offered at La Trobe University, 2026
How you can study: Online or on campus
Taught by: 8 providers; 5 states and territories

Is this course right for you?

What the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science asks of you, and what you might want to check first.

It helps to have

a genuine interest in sport and exercise
an interest in how the body works
good communication skills
a willingness to work with people of all abilities

Before you start

Each provider sets its own entry requirements, so check the ones you are considering.

Where you can study this course

There are 8 places you can study this course. When you compare them, check they teach it the way you want to study, how far you'd be from a campus, what it will cost you and what past students say about the teaching and support. They're listed by how often people search for them, and none of them pays to be here or to move up.

Murdoch University
South Street, WA
4.3from 596 Google reviews
ATAR
60.2 lowest
(70.1 median, 2023)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for Murdoch University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are friendly and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be hit and miss
University of Canberra
Canberra, ACT
4.0from 487 Google reviews
ATAR
47.75 lowest
(60.3 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Website for University of Canberra (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Staff are helpful and friendly
What to weigh up
- Teaching quality varies between staff
Southern Cross University
Coffs Harbour, Gold Coast, Lismore, NSW, QLD
3.4from 183 Google reviews
ATAR
65 lowest
(68 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Fee
$17,392 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Southern Cross University (opens in a new tab)
La Trobe University
Bendigo, Melbourne, VIC
4.3from 1,101 Google reviews
ATAR
46.9 lowest
(61.8 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for La Trobe University (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers are friendly and supportive
What to weigh up
- Admin and support can be slow to respond
- Some find courses light on practical content
University of Southern Queensland
Ipswich, QLD
4.1from 504 Google reviews
ATAR
60.1 lowest
(67.05 median, 2026)
How you study
Online or on campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Website for University of Southern Queensland (opens in a new tab)
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
Queensland University of Technology
Kelvin Grove, QLD
4.5from 896 Google reviews
ATAR
67.05 lowest
(70.25 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Feb 2027
Fee
$14,540 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for Queensland University of Technology (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Students are friendly and approachable
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Some find staff less helpful
University of Technology Sydney
Moore Park, NSW
4.2from 906 Google reviews
ATAR
69.3 lowest
(75 median, 2024)
How you study
On campus
Course page for University of Technology Sydney (opens in a new tab)
What students like
- Lecturers and support staff are approachable and helpful
What to weigh up
- Admin replies can be slow
University of the Sunshine Coast
Moreton Bay, Sunshine Coast, QLD
4.5from 591 Google reviews
ATAR
47.95 lowest
(51.95 median, 2026)
How you study
On campus
(full or part time)
Next intake
Jul 2027
Fee
$12,485 a year
(Government-supported place)
Website for University of the Sunshine Coast (opens in a new tab)