Overview

During your Master of Research at Victoria University , your study will be individualised according to your academic background. You'll gain crucial skills in research ethics and project design. Then you'll either study further research methods, or a disciplinary component relevant to your research. On passing the units with a 70% average, you’ll begin your own research in a field of personal passion and interest.Victoria University conducts highly-ranked research:

We are world number 7 for sport science education (ShanghaiRankings).
We are ranked above world-standard in sport and health fields (Excellence in Research for Australia).
Within the Institute for Health & Sport you can study towards a qualification in a range of disciplines, including biomedical sciences, biotechnology, business, nursing, food science, sport science, and social sciences.

Specialise in your area of passion and personal interest within our research programmes, which incorporate:

diversity and inclusion
health, mental health and disease
sport performance
sport business

policy

Career

A masters degree is increasingly important for a professional career. The Research - Health and Sport programme from Victoria University will ensure you are prepared to enter the competitive job market.

This course could lead to a career as researcher or academic tutor, and prepare you for a senior role in a number of specialist fields.

You'll have the experience and confidence to take a leading position in a range of fields related to your discipline:

healthcare administration or management
policy making and development
public-sector research or writing
sports manager or coach
scientist.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Integrity and Ethics

Research Design and Proposal Development

Enhancing Researcher Knowledge and Skills

Research Thesis

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2026-07-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-16 00:00:00

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Language

English

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IELTS

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Melbourne, Australia

Disciplines

Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 36 other Masters in Sport and Exercise Science in Australia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

CRICOS: 099079C
Completion of an Australian Bachelor degree (or equivalent) in the same discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent) in the final year. OR Completion of an Australian Bachelor Honours degree (or equivalent) in a different discipline with an average grade of Distinction (or equivalent).

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

41400 AUD / year

≈ 41400 AUD / year

Additional Details

Australian and New Zealand citizens and Australian permanent residents do not usually pay tuition fees for graduate research degrees, as the fees are covered by the Australian Government's Research Training Programme (RTP).

Living costs

Melbourne

Australia

1501 - 2659 AUD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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Melbourne

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