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undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

Course code: #IBXP

undergraduate

Degree

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

Quick facts

  • Annual tuition (2023)

    $31,900 AUD

  • Application fee

    Free

  • Duration

    4 years

  • PSW

    3 years

  • Min GPA

    80 out of 100

  • CRICOS code

    094937F

Highlights
Industry Placement

These are mandatory and all come with course.

Deadlines

Term start& deadline Deadline
Fall-February 31-January-2024 2024-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2025 2025-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2026 2026-01-31
Fall-February 31-January-2027 2027-01-31

Overview

Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science, Bachelor of Psychology (Counselling and Interpersonal Skills)

This unique double degree at UniSA will provide you with expertise in the science of exercise and sport, human thought and behaviour. 

You’ll develop cognitive and creative skills to solve real-world scientific problems and apply your knowledge in diverse contexts such as sports and mental health.  

You'll learn how to provide exercise advice, deliver strength and conditioning services, do biomechanical analyses, and share skill acquisition knowledge to enhance people's physical and mental well-being, from children to elite athletes to older people. 

Your courses in psychology theory and counselling will help you enter the workforce with a strong understanding of the analytical, communication and interpersonal skills needed to work with individuals, groups and communities.

Complete more than 140 hours of industry placement across a range of settings, including schools, fitness centres and sporting clubs, and benefit from UniSA’s elite sporting partnerships.

In the first two years, you’ll study exercise and sports science courses, with an introduction to psychology, which will give you a solid understanding of:

  • human anatomy and Physiology
  • fundamental movement skills
  • skill acquisition
  • physical activity and health

The third and fourth years have a strong practical focus. 

You’ll develop critical thinking and practice-based skills to:

  • develop influencing skills and intervention strategies
  • gain knowledge of psychological disorders, including their causes and range of treatments
  • study the relationship between psychology and physical activity

Estimate your cost

Residency
Count of person

$31,900

Total costs

yearly

Details


Cost of living 1 person $11,784
Accommodation 1 bed room 0
Tuition 1 person $31,900

Hourly wage

Min wage

23.23 AUD / 1 hour

in Australia every student can work 48 hour per fortnight

Required documents

  • Academic transcripts/results
  • Graduation/completion certificates
  • Original language and official English language translations for all documents not in English
  • IELTS or other English language test results (if applicable)
  • Personal details and signature page of your passport and/or a visa grant letter (if applicable)
  • Syllabus/detailed course outlines if you require a credit assessment
  • Additional academic and employer references, if required

Language requirements

GRE
not required
GMAT
not required

IELTS

6.5
6.5
listening
6.5
writing
6.5
speaking
6.5
reading

TOEFL

79
20
listening
20
writing
20
speaking
20
reading

PTE

58
58
listening
58
writing
58
speaking
58
reading

Cambridge

177
-
listening
-
writing
-
speaking
-
reading
Language pathway (conditional offer) is available

The CELUSA Academic English (AE) program is for students looking to develop their skills to meet the English language admission requirements necessary for academic study at the University of South Australia.

CELUSA recommends an intense language course of at least 10 weeks will help develop the skills to lift your IELTS score by half a band score. 

LevelEntry requirementsDuration
ElementaryIELTS 3.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 1IELTS 4.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 2IELTS 4.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 3IELTS 5.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 4IELTS 5.5 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 5IELTS 6.0 or equivalent10 weeks
Level 6IELTS 6.5 or equivalent10 weeks

Academic background and requirement

Prerequisites:

None

Assumed Knowledge:

None

 

GPA:

India (best 4): 80%

Canada High School (OSSD): 85%

Iran: Pre-University Certificate, National High School Diploma

Successful completion of the Pre-University Certificate OR High School Diploma

 

Applicants are required to meet one of the following criteria with a competitive result and demonstrate that they fulfil any prerequisite requirements and essential requirements for admission:

 

  • Recent secondary education
    Meet any prerequisite requirements with a minimum grade of C- or equivalent.
    OR
  • Higher education study
    OR
  • Vocational Education and Training (VET)
    OR
  • Work and life experience

 

Foundation Studies Program

For students who do not meet program entry requirements, it is possible to gain entry into a UniSA degree through a pathway program delivered by partner institutions in Adelaide, South Australia.

Career opportunities

  • Exercise scientist
  • Athlete counsellor
  • School counsellor
  • Strength and conditioning coach
  • Sport psychologist

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