AUT - Postgraduate
Postgraduate
Master of Sport and Exercise
The Master in Sport and Exercise provides an opportunity for graduates to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge of sport and exercise science in an inter-professional and collegial learning environment. The programme combines advanced coursework in sport and exercise with the ability to undertake a thesis or dissertation.
Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Sport and Exercise
These postgraduate qualifications are designed for students wishing to gain a specialist postgraduate qualification, in stages, to advance their knowledge, practice and scholarly development in sport and exercise science. Advanced coursework papers (several online) relevant to a wide range of sport and exercise disciplines are offered.
Bachelor of Health Science (Honours)
High-achieving undergraduate students can enter the honours programme providing accelerated entry into masters or doctoral study, or enhancing practice or employment opportunities. Potential students will be identified at the end of their second year of the Bachelor of Dance or Bachelor of Sport and Recreation.
Postgraduate Diploma and Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science
These qualifications give students the opportunity to advance their specialty discipline, knowledge and scholarly development. Specialisations are available in Physical Conditioning and Sport and Exercise. The Postgraduate Diploma and Certificate in Health Science can lead to a Master of Health Science or a Master of Health Practice.
- Postgraduate Certificate in Health Science - Sport and Exercise
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Sport and Exercise
- Postgraduate Diploma in Health Science - Physical Conditioning
Sport and Recreation Management – Business postgraduate qualifications
Opportunities to study Sport and Recreation management in a business context with a variety of degree options available including course work only and research.
Master of Health Science
The Master of Health Science provides an opportunity for graduates from a variety of health backgrounds to advance their scholarly and professional knowledge and to develop research capabilities. The degree comprises core and specialist papers and a thesis or dissertation. Available in the areas of Sport Science and Physical Activity/Nutrition.
Master of Health Practice
The Master of Health Practice is for health professionals with at least three years experience. It is ideal for those health and sport practitioners who wish to extend their practical knowledge and take their career to a higher level. Students select papers and areas of practice that reflect their needs and interests and make a coherent course of study in Sport and Exercise.
Master of Philosophy
The MPhil is a research-only degree, which culminates in a thesis and provides a pathway to the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree. Students can start an MPhil at any time.
Doctor of Health Science
The Doctor of Health Science is designed for health professionals with at least five years professional experience, and who wish to broaden their professional practice competency and expertise. It comprises papers and a research topic, which culminates in a thesis.
Doctor of Philosophy
The PhD is the highest supervised degree that AUT offers. It is a research-only degree, which culminates in a thesis. The qualification requires the student to carry out research in a sustained investigation and which contributes to the knowledge of a specialist area. Students can start a PhD at any time.