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Bachelor of Sport Development
This degree is about growing and running sport in communities, schools and clubs.
- How long it takes
- 3 years
- full time
- Entry ATAR
- From 50.7
- Lowest offered at Deakin University, 2026
- How you can study
- Online or on campus
- Includes a work placement
- Taught by
- 2 providers
- VIC, QLD
Is this course right for you?
What the Bachelor of Sport Development asks of you, and what you might want to check first.
It helps to have
- a genuine interest in sport and physical activity
- an enjoyment of working with people
- good communication skills
- a willingness to learn on the job
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 2 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.
- Website for Griffith University (opens in a new tab)
Griffith University
Gold Coast, QLD
4.3from 1,317 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 58.95 lowest
- (63.9 median, 2026)
- How you study
- On campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Mar 2027
- Fee
- $14,000 a year
- (Government-supported place)
What students like
- Lecturers and tutors are supportive and approachable
What to weigh up
- Tutors can be slow to reply to emails
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
- Website for Deakin University (opens in a new tab)
Deakin University
Melbourne Burwood, VIC
4.4from 2,192 Google reviews
- ATAR
- 50.7 lowest
- (60.25 median, 2026)
- How you study
- Online or on campus
- (full or part time)
- Next intake
- Feb 2027
What students like
- Lecturers are approachable, supportive and knowledgeable
- Support services are helpful for students
What to weigh up
- Enrolment and admin can be slow
What you’ll learn
The main topics covered in the Bachelor of Sport Development.
- Sport systems and pathways
- Program design and delivery
- Coaching
- Community development through sport
- Health promotion
- Sport science foundations
Questions to ask before you enrol
Providers run this course differently, so the answers change from one to the next.
- When is the next intake, and how many are there each year?
- What is the total cost, including materials, checks and any placement costs?
- Can I study part time or online, and how does that change the length?
- Who arranges the work placement, and how many hours does it involve?
- Do the units count towards a higher qualification if I go on to study further?