Institute of Technology or Polytechnic
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec)Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science (Honours)
This course is available
On-Campus
Level of Study
Bachelor's Degree
Summary
This programme is for those who would like to extend their undergraduate degree with specialist research skills and knowledge in sport and exercise science.
The programme is research intensive and involves papers including Advanced Research Methods (30 credits), a dissertation (60 credits) and a selected specialist area (30 credits).
Our postgraduate sports programmes focus on applied learning, are strongly industry-focused, and supported by a team of highly-skilled academic staff. Students will get to apply their learning in our purpose-built facilities.
Entry criteria
General academic admission
- Applicants are required to have gained a Bachelor of Sport and Exercise Science at the Waikato Institute of Technology, with a grades average of B or better in the final year of full-time study (or equivalent in part-time study), and a grade of B or better in the third year research project (or equivalent); or
- Have an equivalent undergraduate degree.
Selection criteria
- Every applicant will attend a selection interview.
- Where there are more applications than the number of places available, selection will be determined on the basis of:
- academic ability as demonstrated in the applicant's undergraduate degree, and
- prior experience in sport and exercise science.
English language requirements
Candidates who have English as a second language are required to have an International English Language Test System (IELTS) score of 6.5, with no individual band score lower than 6.0; or equivalent.
Disclaimer