Master of Sport and Exercise (Research)

Program Overview

The Master of Sport and Exercise (Research) program at UTS prepares graduates for advanced research in sport and exercise. Students develop critical thinking, analytical, and research skills through a thesis and coursework in advanced research methods and current topics. The program culminates in a thesis of 40,000-50,000 words presenting original research, opening doors to management-level positions in industry or government, and academic careers.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• The Master of Sport and Exercise (Research) program at the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) is designed to prepare graduates to enhance their knowledge of a particular area of sport and exercise, address policy or management issues, or pursue a research/academic career.
• It is suitable for students who have completed a coursework degree and wish to develop in a more focused way by means of research.
• Students develop critical and analytical skills and advanced research skills to enable in-depth exploration of their chosen area.

Outline:

• The program's primary requirement is the preparation of a thesis of 40,000–50,000 words, which presents the results of original research of a theoretical or applied nature.
• Students are also required to complete a two-subject sequence relevant to their thesis topic.
• The first subject is an advanced research methods subject that also covers statistical analysis.
• The second involves reading and formal seminar presentations on current topics in the chosen area of study.
• In addition, candidates may be required to enroll in subjects specified by their supervisors.

Careers:

• Career options for graduates of the Master of Sport and Exercise (Research) program include management-level positions in industry or government, and academic positions.

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Local student

The majority of domestic students who are offered entry to a graduate research degree will have the cost of their tuition fees covered by the Australian Government’s Research Training Program (RTP) Fees Offset Scholarship. If you are granted an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship you are not required to pay tuition fees for up to the maximum period of time allowable to complete your study. Recipients of an RTP Fee Offset Scholarship should however still expect to pay the ongoing costs of being part of an academic environment and conducting research. In addition to ongoing costs, you may also be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Scholarships In addition, research scholarships up to the value of $40,000 are available to support living expenses for domestic students to study master's by research and doctoral programs at UTS. Tuition fee calculations Tuition fees and RTP Fee Offset Scholarship amounts are incurred pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date. UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantage

International student

Tuition fees for international students vary between courses and range from A$19,840 to A$34,080 per year. Tuition fees for postgraduate research degrees are charged pro-rata based on the number of days a student is enrolled in each research degree session and whether the student is enrolled after the research census date.Tuition fees for international postgraduate research students can be found using fees search.Tuition fees must be paid in advance each session and are subject to annual increase. Fees for future year(s) published in fees search, whilst unlikely to change, are estimates only. UTS makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, UTS reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time. For this course, the cost per session for 2024 is $20730. The expected number of sessions are 4. All international students should familiarise themselves with the following documents:Protocol on refund of fees for international students - contains the refund of fees information for international students.Tuition Protection Service - designed to ensure that students receive the tuition they have paid forIn addition to tuition fees, students may be required to pay a Student Services and Amenities Fee (SSAF). Textbooks and other course materials will also result in additional costs.UTS Alumni save 10%: alumni.uts.edu.au/advantageFor further information on costs related to your study at UTS, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.