Waikato,
New Zealand
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Postgraduate Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science in Hamilton New Zealand | Waikato Institute of Technology
Waikato Institute of Technology
|
Hamilton New Zealand
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Qualification
Postgraduate Diploma
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
NZD
28,600
(c. USD16,633.47)
Attendance
Full-time
This program is tailored for individuals seeking to expand their expertise in sports and exercise science, building upon an undergraduate qualification or relevant professional background. Our master's level sports courses emphasize practical application, maintain strong industry connections, and are taught by experienced faculty members. Learners will have opportunities to implement their knowledge in our specialized facilities. Career prospects for graduates include specialized positions in sports research, fitness sectors, athletic training and consulting, as well as roles within regional and national sports organizations. Potential career paths encompass positions like strength and conditioning specialist, clinical exercise physiologist, and sports performance analyst.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
Applicants are required to have gained:
- an undergraduate degree in Sport and Exercise Science with a grades average of B or better in the final year of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), conferred by a New Zealand tertiary education institution, or
- a qualification with a grades average of B or better in the final year of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), industry experience and/or informal transfer of credit approved as equivalent by the Sport Science Postgraduate Programme Committee.
English Language Requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or
- TOEFL Internet-based test (iBT) score of 79 (with a writing score of 21)
- TOEFL Paper-based Test (pBT) score of 590 (with an essay score of 5.5 TWE)
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) score of 58 with no band score lower than 50
Tuition
NZD
28,600