Postgraduate Course

Master of High Performance Sport

This is where science and sport come together, making you a master at transforming athletes into champions at a high-performance level.

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Overview

If you’re someone who wants to elevate their expertise in sport to help elite athletes reach their fullest potential, this one-year master’s degree could be the course for you. By integrating highly applied testing and training practices with advanced research methodologies, data analysis techniques, and evidence-based decision making, you will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to support stakeholders across diverse sporting contexts.

You will gain a comprehensive understanding of the valuable role you play in helping someone achieve optimal health outcomes and peak athletic performance, learning everything from effective communication to how to leverage the latest technology in sports science. This master’s degree will enable you to become a pivotal force in the industry by enhancing the health and performance of athletes at all levels.

3 reasons to study a Master of High Performance Sport at Murdoch

  1. Complete this master’s degree in just one calendar year, fast tracking you to success in the industry.
  2. Receive specialised training in both sports science and research, so you can choose to either launch your career in high performance sport or to pursue your studies further with entry into a Doctoral degree for eligible graduates.
  3. You’ll stay ahead of the game when you study at Murdoch, with exposure to advanced, cutting-edge sports science facilities and technology.

What you’ll learn

  • The process of designing and interpreting high performance testing and monitoring protocols for evidence-based decision making.
  • How to design and deliver effective strength and conditioning programs to enhance athlete health and performance.
  • How to conduct sports science research, including the development and utilisation of research methodologies and data analysis techniques, to drive athlete success.
  • To effectively communicate and collaborate with a broad range of stakeholders including athletes, coaches, and multidisciplinary teams across various sporting domains.
  • The legal, cultural, and ethical responsibilities to uphold in this professional practice.

Your future career

With a Master of High Performance Sport, you can work in a range of sporting, university, or government institutions, and pursue a variety of diverse career options including, but not limited to:    

  • Sports Scientist
  • Performance Analysist
  • High-performance Manager
  • Rehabilitation Consultant
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach
  • Fitness Advisor

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Total credit points: 36

Unit code Unit name Credit points
Course Core36 credit points
EXS510Advanced Strength and Conditioning and Coaching Science3
EXS511Testing and Monitoring in High Performance Sport3
EXS512Advanced Topics in Sports Science3
EXS590Research Methods for Exercise Science3
EXS613Sports Science Practicum9
EXS690Thesis in Sports Science15
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Entry requirements

A recognised Bachelor Degree (AQF Level 7) or equivalent in a cognate area with a GPA of 2.0 or higher and be eligible to apply for AES accreditation with ESSA.

English Requirements

You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.

Advanced Standing

Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Also known as recognition of prior learning, advanced standing can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.

Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.

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This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai  and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.

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Whether you’re a high achiever or have experienced hardship, we offer a wide range of scholarships and awards to students from all walks of life. Explore our scholarships to find the ones you could be eligible for as a new Murdoch student as well as what's available throughout your degree.

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How much will it cost?

Instead of paying an overall course fee, you pay for the individual units you enrol in. The total course cost will vary depending on the units you choose.

Following your successful application, you’ll receive a Letter of Offer which will contain specific course and fee information.

If you are applying for an undergraduate course, you may be eligible for a Commonwealth Supported Place. Postgraduate programs are full fee paying, unless indicated otherwise in your Letter of Offer.

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