The University of Newcastle
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science
New South Wales, Australia
Level
Bachelors Pass
Duration
4.5F/EqP
Campus
Newcastle - Callaghan (NSW)
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
Intake
2027-02-22
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Course Overview
Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science at The University of Newcastle in New South Wales, Australia is a bachelors pass programme designed to give you both rigorous academic grounding and exposure to current practice in the field.
- Study with academics who are active researchers and industry practitioners, with regular contact through seminars, tutorials, and project work.
- Develop core knowledge in your first year before specialising through optional modules in later years tailored to your interests and career goals.
- Build practical, transferable skills — analysis, communication, teamwork, and project delivery — that employers across sectors actively look for.
- Access dedicated employability support including internships, placements, alumni mentoring, and a careers service that connects students to graduate roles.
- Join a global student community with extracurricular societies, sports, volunteering, and study-abroad opportunities to round out your university experience.
The University at a Glance
Student Population
34,808
Staff Ratio
29.2:1
International
17.0%
Career Prospects
Employment Rate
80.0%
of graduates employed
Course Curriculum
Year 1
- Foundations of Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Academic and Research Skills
- Quantitative Methods
- Introduction to Theory and Practice
- Optional language or breadth module.
Year 2
- Intermediate Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science topics
- Applied Methods and Tools
- Group Project
- Two optional pathway modules
- Career and Industry Insights.
Year 3
- Advanced Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science/Bachelor of Psychological Science
- Independent Dissertation or Capstone Project
- Two specialist optional modules aligned with your interests
- Employability and Professional Development.
Entry Requirements
Subjects
Applicants with recent secondary education At least two of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics Advanced, Physics.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is varied across the programme and may include: Written examinations across foundational modules; Coursework essays and analytical reports; Group and individual projects with presentations; Practical lab, studio, or fieldwork assessments where relevant; A final-year dissertation or capstone project that lets you specialise in a topic of your choice.
Campus & City Life
Student Population
34,808
Total students
Staff Ratio
29:1
Students per staff
International Students
17%
Of student body
University Stats
Career & Outcomes
Graduate Employment
80%
Employed after graduation
Costs & Living Expenses
Intl. Tuition
Fee not confirmed
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