- Entry requirements
- ATAR: 70
more entry options - Study mode
- Part Time Full Time
- Full time duration
- 4
- Murdoch code
- B1432
Course overview
If you’re looking to study sport and exercise science or sports business in Australia, this double degree gives you the ideal mix of scientific knowledge and business expertise. You’ll explore how the human body moves, performs, and adapts to exercise, while also developing the skills to manage teams, drive innovation, and lead within sporting organisations.
Across your studies, you’ll dive into areas like biomechanics, exercise physiology, motor control, and sport psychology. At the same time, you’ll build strong business capabilities in marketing, management, finance, and entrepreneurship, skills that are increasingly in demand across the global sport industry.
With hands-on learning in advanced laboratories, real-world industry placements, and the support of passionate academics and industry professionals, you’ll graduate ready to make an impact in everything from fitness and performance to sports administration, marketing, sponsorship, and business leadership.
3 reasons to study the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business
- Build the skills to thrive in a fast-growing sport industry, combining expertise in exercise science with business strategy and leadership.
- Learn from supportive, passionate academics and industry professionals who will guide your development and help you grow your confidence.
- Get practical experience through hands-on learning in state-of-the-art sport science labs, gyms, and real industry placements.
What you’ll learn
This double degree is the best of both worlds, scientific knowledge and business capability. You’ll develop skills in:
- Assessing and enhancing athletic performance, creating exercise programs, and supporting sport and wellness initiatives.
- Understanding exercise physiology, biomechanics, motor control, and sport psychology.
- Building business foundations in management, marketing, finance, and entrepreneurship.
- Applying business principles directly to sport, fitness, and performance environments.
Your future career
Completing the Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science / Bachelor of Business opens doors to a wide range of career pathways across sport, fitness, health, and business, including:
- Sports administration
- Sports marketing and sponsorship
- Sports media, public relations, and tourism
- Sports statistics and performance analysis
- Stadium and arena operations
- Social media and digital content
- Fan and community engagement
- Sport development and coaching
- Government sport and recreation agencies (federal, state, and local)
This powerful combination of science and business prepares you for diverse roles and gives you the confidence to shape your future in an industry you love.
For more details about our Sports Science and Business double degree, download our information pack.
Professional accreditation
Accreditation at the level of Accredited Exercise Science will be sought from Exercise and Sports Science Australia
Start dates
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
| Starting period | Location | Face to Face | Online |
Mixed mode
In this attendance mode, teaching and learning activities are delivered both face-to-face and online, with scheduled or flexible learning times. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
| Semester 2, 2027 | Murdoch | Yes | No | No |
View the dates for our teaching periods or find out more about attendance modes.
Majors in this course
Admission requirements
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard |
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| University study | Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
Successful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA). |
Murdoch College |
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of one of the following:
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Enabling courses (after Year 12) - standard |
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Successful completion of the course. |
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| University study |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of 2 units at an Australian University or Open Universities Australia (OUA).
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Murdoch College |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Enabling courses (after Year 12) - standard |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of the course.
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| GCE A Levels | Aggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
A Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| VET course studied at school | Successful completion of a Certificate IV or higher. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma | Total score of 24 or higher. |
Higher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) | 70 |
Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
| Overseas Year 12 | Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
Please refer to the information under the country of study. |
| Extenuating circumstances | We'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Case-by-case assessment. |
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard |
Successful completion of one of the following:
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Evidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
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| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) | CPS 54 or higher. |
50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS). |
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) | Overall Position (OP) of 13 or lower. |
Sound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| GCE A Levels |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementAggregate of 6 points from:
At least two A-level subjects are included in the calculation AS-level subject attempted at A-level is not eligible to be included
A-level grades (A*=6, A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1) AS-level grades (A=2.5, B=2, C=1.5, D=1, E=0.5) |
Minimum English requirementA Levels: D in one of the following:
AS Level: C in one of the following:
Knowledge and Inquiry. |
| VET course studied at school |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Certificate IV or higher.
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. |
| International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementTotal score of 24 or higher.
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Minimum English requirementHigher level (HL): 3 or better. Standard Level (SL): 4 or better. Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Minimum Selection Rank (WA/ACT/NSW/NT/SA/TAS/VIC) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirement70
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Minimum English requirementScaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following (or interstate equivalent):
Or a STAT Written English score of 140 or higher. Or evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic applicants only). |
| Overseas Year 12 |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementPlease refer to the information under the country of study.
|
Minimum English requirementPlease refer to the information under the country of study.
|
| Extenuating circumstances |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementWe'll consider applications from prospective students whose education has been compromised due to genuine hardship, resulting in them falling short of entry requirements for an undergraduate course. Find out more. |
Minimum English requirementCase-by-case assessment.
|
Enabling courses (in Year 12) - standard |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of one of the following:
|
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level (domestic applicants only), OR Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years study at TAFE or an RTO (domestic applicants only), OR A STAT Written English score of 140 or higher, OR Scaled mark of 50 or higher in one of the following:
|
| Western Australian Universities Foundation Program (WAUFP) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementCPS 54 or higher.
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Minimum English requirement50% in English Language and Australian Cultural Studies (ELACS).
|
| Queensland Certificate of Education (QCE) |
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Minimum academic requirementOverall Position (OP) of 13 or lower.
|
Minimum English requirementSound Achievement (4) or better in a Queensland Studies Authority approved subject of one of the following:
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only) Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only).
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| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 | Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
Successful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma. |
| Certificate IV AQF level 4 | Successful completion of a Certificate IV. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Diploma or Advanced Diploma AQF level 5-6 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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Minimum English requirementSuccessful completion of a Diploma or Advanced Diploma.
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| Certificate IV AQF level 4 |
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Minimum academic requirementSuccessful completion of a Certificate IV.
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Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only), OR STAT Written English score of 140 or higher (145 if prior to May 2010). |
| Means of admission | Minimum academic requirement | Minimum English requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) | MAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) | Multiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
Evidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
| Mature Age Pathway (MAP) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementMAP involves an interview and a portfolio submission to be assessed by the Academic Chair of the course. Admission is based on relevant work and life experience. Applicants must also meet the English Language Competency requirements for the course. Email us for more information. |
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Must be met according to the respective courses standard ELC requirements, STAT Written English 140, etc. |
| Special Tertiary Admissions Test (STAT) |
|---|
Minimum academic requirementMultiple Choice score of 135 (145 if taken prior to May 2010).
|
Minimum English requirementEvidence of completing year 11 and 12 in Australia at any Level (Domestic Applicants Only). Evidence of completing a minimum of 2 years of studies at TAFE or an RTO (Domestic Applicants Only). Written English Score of 140 (145 if taken prior to May 2010). |
English Requirements
You must meet a minimum standard in English to study at Murdoch, which for most courses can be demonstrated by providing evidence that you have completed Year 11 and 12 in Australia at any level if you are a domestic student, or through either English proficiency tests, university preparation courses, English language courses, previous tertiary study or vocational education.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
Adjustment for Murdoch RISE
Murdoch RISE is a selection rank adjustment, as part of our commitment to helping students from regional, Indigenous and low socio-economic backgrounds gain university entry.
If you achieve an ATAR of 60.00 - 89.95, a Murdoch RISE adjustment factor of up to 10.00 points may help you get into your preferred course. Murdoch RISE can increase your selection rank up to a maximum of 90.00.
There’s no application or need to register. If you are eligible, the adjustment factor is automatically added to your raw ATAR score when you apply.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Everyone has a different path to university so if you’ve already completed formal or informal learning, you could receive advanced standing. Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) can reduce the amount of study needed to complete your degree by giving you credit for certain units.
Formal learning can include previous study in higher education vocational education or adult and community education. Informal learning can include on the job learning, various kinds of work and life experience.
This information applies to courses offered at our Australian campuses only. Courses offered at our Dubai and Singapore campuses or delivered by Open Universities Australia may have different requirements.
Plan your course
Explore the sample course structure below to get an idea of what your degree could look like, or take the next step in planning your degree:
Use the Course Visualiser - build your personalised study plan interactively
Visit the Course Handbook - Get detailed information on units, prerequisites, and pathways.
To help plan the structure of your course, search for our suggested course plans.
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How to Apply
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study)
- ATAR results (if available)
- STAT results (if applicable)
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- School leavers applying for an Early Offer submit their Year 11 and 12 most recent high school report via TISC
Recommended documents (if applicable)
- Change of name documentation
- Marriage certificate
- Unit outlines if applying for Recognition of Prior Learning
Your document checklist
Ready to apply? Before you start, make sure you have all the following documentation ready for a quick application.
Compulsory documents
- Evidence that you meet Academic entry and English language requirements such as:
- Official Academic Transcripts and Certificates of Completion (of your highest academic study) both original and English translated versions.
- Evidence of meeting the minimum English language requirements
- Genuine Stuident (GS) documents (if applicable) - Check the GS requirements page for further information
- GS Form 2
- Personal Statement (SOP)
- Up to date Curriculum Vitae
- A copy of your Passport
Recommended documents
- A copy of your visa documents (if available)
- A copy of any past visa rejection documents (if applicable)
- Packaged offer letter (if applicable)
- Sponsorship documents if you study will be sponsored
- Unit outlines if applying for Recognition of Prior Learningg
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