Education (Sports Coaching)
Master
Overview
About this course
This qualification will equip you to apply a significant range of coaching principles and complex techniques across a wide and often unpredictable variety of coaching situations.
Who is it for?
If you are an elite level coach or an experienced elite athlete looking for a competitive edge, this course has been designed with you in mind.
Structure
What you’ll study
To qualify for the Master of Education (Sports Coaching) you must complete a total of 48 credit points, including:
- a minimum of 5 units (30 credit points) from this specialisation; comprising:
- a minimum of 4 units of study (24 credit points) of core units; and
- a minimum of 1 unit of study (6 credit points) of elective units; plus
- a minimum of 1 unit of study (6 credit points) of capstone units; and
- a maximum of 2 units of study (12 credit points) of postgraduate Education units which can be chosen from any designation within the Master of Education program.
Capstone (compulsory project)
A capstone unit is completed in the final semester of enrolment. It provides an opportunity to integrate ideas and understandings drawn from units of study taken in the course. The capstone is a compulsory requirement and is undertaken by completing a semester-long special project (6 credit points; 6000 words) or a year-long dissertation (12 credit points; 12,000 words).
Students who intend to undertake a higher degree by research (MPhil, PhD, EdD) in future should enrol in the dissertation. Entry requirements apply for this unit of study - consult your Course Coordinator for further details.
Costs
Tuition
HK$249,916.11
(international)
Funding
Admissions
Qualifications
Admission to candidature for the Master of Education (Sports Coaching) requires:
- a bachelor's degree from the University of Sydney or equivalent qualification and either the completion of relevant postgraduate studies or a minimum of two years coaching/sporting experience at an elite level; or
- Level 2 National Coaching Accreditation Scheme accreditation or equivalent and either the completion of relevant postgraduate studies or a minimum of four years coaching/sporting experience at an elite level.
International qualifications
For qualifications awarded outside Australia, equivalencies and entry requirements are determined based on the country, institution, and qualification.
Language requirements
IELTS
6.5
A minimum result of 6.5 overall and a minimum result of 6.0 in each band
TOEFL
85
A minimum result of 85 overall including a minimum result of 17 in Reading, Listening and Speaking and 19 in Writing
PTE
61
A minimum result of 61 overall and a minimum result of 54 in each band