Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport

Admissions information

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• Course description

  Targeted at professionals and students with varied backgrounds, the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport offers flexible part-time and full-time study pathways, commencing in either Autumn or Spring. This course stands out for its practical focus, industry collaboration, and the opportunity to customise your learning to advanced levels.

  It offers a unique blend of theory and practice, taught by world-leading academics and industry experts. You will gain a comprehensive understanding of high-performance sports topics, preparing you for practitioner roles that demand expertise in enhancing athlete health, wellbeing, and performance.

  You will learn through a custom-designed online delivery experience that emphasises real-world application, enabling you to apply your knowledge directly to the sport industry. Engagement with fellow students and industry experts fosters professional growth and networking opportunities.

  Our staff are globally recognised for their research and collaboration in the high-performance sport industry, focusing on athlete health, wellbeing, and performance. Co-developed and delivered with current industry practitioners, our course offers flexibility, expert-led content, and alignment with industry needs, making it truly distinctive.

  The course's flexibility allows you to study from anywhere, with online subjects tailored to local and global industry needs. Domestic students also benefit from access to cutting-edge facilities at the UTS Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation building in Moore Park.

  Graduates emerge ready to navigate the high performance sport sector, with the skills to drive success for athletes and teams in a global context.

  Staff are highly respected globally in the field of sport and exercise science, health and human performance with extensive links to industry both locally and internationally. Their work focuses on collaborating with coaches to enhance athlete welfare and highlights the relationships between physical exercise and optimal performance, health and wellbeing in a range of diverse populations. Unique characteristics of the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport include its flexible curriculum, ability to commence in either Autumn or Spring session, exposure to world-leaders in high performance sport and content suited to student-specific learning goals that meet the extensive requirements of industry.

  Subjects are delivered online, and students are able to contextualise their learning to their local industry and community needs as well as experience expertise from world leading sport performance professionals. As subjects are delivered online, there is no requirement for international students to leave their home country.

  Domestic students also have access to the UTS Sport, Exercise & Rehabilitation building at the Moore Park Precinct, where students are supported by world-class infrastructure and state of the art research laboratories alongside several leading sporting organisations. This location provides a unique environment and access to teams and athletic organisations who can also offer students practical placements and internship opportunities.

  Overall, this course ensures graduates are prepared both theoretically and practically to succeed in a competitive, dynamic, and global environment to enable athletes and teams achieve lasting success.

• Important dates

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  Scholarships for domestic students

  Scholarships for international students

• Course duration

  The course is offered on a half-year, full-time or one-year, part-time basis.

• Admission requirements

  To be eligible for admission to this course, applicants must meet the following criteria.

  Applicants must have one of the following:

  • Completed Australian bachelor's degree or higher qualification, or overseas equivalent, in a Sport and Exercise related discipline with a minimum GPA of 5/7

  OR

  • A minimum of 5 years of full-time, or equivalent part-time, relevant professional work experience in a health or human services field

  Supporting documentation to be submitted with the application

  For applicants who need to demonstrate professional work experience:

  • Curriculum Vitae AND Statement of Service in one of the following formats:
    • 'Statement of Service' provided by the employer
    • A completed 'UTS statement of service' signed by the employer
    • A statutory declaration confirming professional work experience (for Australian Residents only)
    • An official letter from the applicant's accountant or solicitor on their company letterhead confirming the applicant's professional work experience or engagement with the business, duration of operations, and the nature of the business
    • A business certificate of registration in original language and English (e.g. provision of ASIC documentation or ABN or similar documentation for Australian Businesses)

  Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.

  English language requirements

  IELTS Academic: overall 6.5, writing 6.0 TOEFL iBT (0-120): overall 79, writing 21 TOEFL iBT (1-6): overall 4, writing 4.5 UTS College AE5: Pass Pearson PTE: overall 58, writing 50 Cambridge C1A / C2P: overall 176, writing 169

• Domestic course fees

  2026 Indicative tuition fees for domestic students

  As a postgraduate student, you'll be responsible for covering your own tuition fees.

  2026 Tuition Fee

  • Indicative first-year tuition fee:  $12,790.00
  • Indicative total tuition fee:  $12,790.00

  You can choose to pay your fees upfront per session, or if you’re eligible, you can defer them using a government FEE-HELP loan. This loan helps you cover all or part of your tuition fees. Keep in mind that applications for this loan are specific to each course.

  Additional Costs 

  Your tuition fees do not include:

  • The Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF), which supports student services and activities. If eligible, you can defer this fee using SA-HELP.
  • Textbooks, materials, and other course-related costs.
  • Any applicable payment processing fees (e.g., credit card surcharges).

  Important Information 

  • Fees are shown in Australian Dollars (AUD).
  • The indicative tuition fees above are based on full-time study (1 year = 48 credit points).
  • Your actual fees depend on the year you enrol, your study load and the subjects you choose. Some subjects fall into different student contribution bands.
  • You can calculate your student contribution based on the amounts listed in the student contribution table

  Alumni Advantage Program 

  As a UTS graduate, you can enjoy a 10% discount on your course fees. Just apply for the course you're interested in, and if you're accepted, the discount will automatically be applied to your enrolment invoice. Learn more about the Alumni Advantage Program. 

  If you have any questions about course fees, please feel free to make an enquiry.
 

  Information for Masters by Research students: Government-funded scholarship places available

  As a recipient of the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship, you do not have to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of candidature. However, even with this scholarship, you should expect ongoing costs that aren’t covered, like travel, training, and professional development. These costs can vary for each person, so it’s important to plan accordingly. Additionally, scholarships are available to help with your living expenses.

  Important details: The RTP Fees Offset Scholarship covers your tuition fees, but please note that it doesn’t include additional costs related to studying or conducting research. Additional fees for domestic students. For more information visit Research student fees.

• Inherent requirements

  Inherent requirements are academic and non-academic requirements that are essential for successfully completing a course at UTS. You can find the inherent requirements for your course via the inherent requirements directory.

• Articulation with UTS courses

  This course is part of an articulated program made up of the Graduate Certificate in High Performance Sport (C11267), the Graduate Diploma in High Performance Sport (C07130), and the Master of High Performance Sport (C04362).

• Important notes

  International students can study this course in online mode only and thus are not eligible for a student visa to study this course in Australia.