Master of Sports Coaching (MSpCoach)
Information valid for students commencing 2010
Duration
1.5 Years full-time (or part-time equivalent)
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Summer Semester (29 Nov, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5446
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a health related field; or
the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science in the relevant field of study.
Additional application information
The Sports Coaching field is not available to international students who wish to study onshore in Australia. It can only be studied offshore through distance mode and students therefore do not need to apply for a visa.
All the Sports Coaching courses are offered in external mode and require internet access.
For more information about the School of Human Movement Studies please visit http://www.hms.uq.edu.au/
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to Apply
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
Apply OnlineEnquiries for Australian students
School of Human Movement Studies
Email: student.enquiries@hms.uq.edu.au
Phone: 07 3365 6240
Duration
1.5 Years full-time
Commencing 2010
Semester 1 (01 Mar, 2010)
Semester 2 (26 Jul, 2010)
Summer Semester (29 Nov, 2010)
Program level
Postgraduate Coursework
Units
24
Program code
5446
Faculty
Teaching Location
External
Delivery mode
External
Entry requirements
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a health related field; or
the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science in the relevant field of study.
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English Proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
view the English proficiency policy.Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Closing Date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
How to applyWhy study the Master of Sports Coaching?
The Postgraduate Programs in Sports Coaching are a joint venture between the Australian Sports Commission (ASC), the Australian Institute of Sport (AIS), and the School of Human Movement Studies at The University of Queensland. Expert academics, researchers and elite coaches have combined to develop relevant courses that integrate theory, research and coaching practice.
The authentic experiential learning approach connects learning to current coaching practice and contexts with a focus on developing the coach-athlete performance relationship.
What you can study
Courses and requirements
See the courses and requirements for courses that can be studied as part of the Master of Sports Coaching.
Click on the course code to view the Course Profile, for further information including advice of courses with shared teaching activities.
How to apply
Entry requirements for Australian students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a health related field; or
the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science in the relevant field of study.
Additional application information
The Sports Coaching field is not available to international students who wish to study onshore in Australia. It can only be studied offshore through distance mode and students therefore do not need to apply for a visa.
All the Sports Coaching courses are offered in external mode and require internet access.
For more information about the School of Human Movement Studies please visit http://www.hms.uq.edu.au/
Entry requirements for International students
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a health related field; or
the Graduate Diploma in Applied Science in the relevant field of study.
Visa requirements
International students who wish to undertake this program will not qualify for a Student Visa. To study this program in Australia, international students must hold alternative Australian Visa/Residency status with a sufficient study entitlement. See Department of Home Affairs for further details. Alternatively, for programs available in 'External' mode, students may study from their home country.
English proficiency
IELTS overall 6.5; writing 6 (or comparable English language proficiency as per University policy).
View the English proficiency policy.How to apply
Applications must be lodged via the UQ International.
Click here for application procedures for International students.
Closing date
To commence study in Semester 1 - January 31 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in Semester 2 - June 30 of the year of commencement.
To commence study in summer - October 31 of the year of enrolment.
What it costs
Fees for Australian students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
Fees for International students
When you enrol each semester, mySI-net will calculate your fees. An invoice with the fees for the current semester will generally be available for viewing on mySI-net overnight.
If the invoice for a given semester or teaching period is not yet available, you can use the Fees Schedules to estimate your fees. Please see the course list if you are unsure which courses you can do in your program.
Fees for all students are reviewed annually in accordance with the University's Student Fees Policy, and may increase from 1 January each year.
If you are a prospective student, or if you haven't yet commenced your program, please see the Study at UQ website for fee information.
What you can do with a Master of Sports Coaching
Careers
For information about employment opportunities, please contact the Academic Advisor at the School of Human Movement Studies.
Program rules for the Master of Sports Coaching
To complete the Master of Sports Coaching
To fulfil the requirements of the Master of Sports Coaching, a student must complete the requisite number of courses chosen from the course list in accordance with the Program Rules.
A student is required to obtain #16 or #24 from the MSpCoach list in the chosen field or from other courses as approved by the Executive Dean. Refer to MSpCoach rules for further information.
Students should be aware of the University of Queensland policies and rules which govern the conduct of UQ programs. These may be found on the UQ policies and rules page on the my.UQ website.
Related programs
Depending on your previous qualifications and current goals, you might want to consider one of these related programs:
