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Master of Sport and Exercise (Research)
Note
Research degrees are offered on a sponsored, scholarship or full-fee-paying basis. Contact the CUA: Health or the CUA Graduate Research School for further details.
The Master of Sport and Exercise (Research) program is for graduates who wish to enhance their knowledge of an area, address policy or management issues, or pursue a research/academic career.
This program 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.
Course fees
For relevant fee information, please choose from the following:
Local student
Research Training Program
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 CUA.
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.
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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. CUA makes every effort to provide up to date future year(s) fee estimates and to limit any changes, however, CUA reserves the right to vary fees for future year(s) at any time.
For this course, the cost per session for 2025 is $21555. 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 for
In 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.
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For further information on costs related to your study at CUA, visit the international students' tuition fees information page.
Careers
Career options include management-level positions in industry or government, and academic positions.
Course structure
Course structure explained
The main requirement of the degree 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 the two-subject sequence relevant to their thesis topic. The first 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 to these subjects, candidates may be required to enrol in subjects specified by their supervisors. During their candidature, students' progress is monitored by a master's assessment and regular progress reports.
Course completion requirements
Requirement | Credit Points |
---|---|
92052 Master of Sport and Exercise Thesis | 0 |
92054 Research and Statistics for Sport and Exercise | 6 |
Total | 0 |
Additional information
Course duration
The maximum course duration is two years of full-time or four years of part-time study.
Admission requirements
Applicants must have completed a CUA recognised bachelor's degree, or an equivalent or higher qualification, or submitted other evidence of general and professional qualifications that demonstrates potential to pursue graduate research studies.
The bachelor's degree must be in a related field of study.
The English proficiency requirement for international students or local applicants with international qualifications is: IELTS Academic: 7.0 overall with a writing score of 7.0; or TOEFL iBT: 94-101 overall with a writing score of 27; or PTE: 65-72 overall with a writing score of 65; or C1A/C2P: 185-190 overall with a writing score of 185.
Eligibility for admission does not guarantee offer of a place.
International studentsVisa requirement: To obtain a student visa to study in Australia, international students must enrol full time and on campus. Australian student visa regulations also require international students studying on student visas to complete the course within the standard full-time duration. Students can extend their courses only in exceptional circumstances.
Scholarships and prizes
Scholarships
For Health students
- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Computational Mechanics and Optimisation for Energy Absorption of Materials
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- CSIRO & AIS Sports Data Science PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Cricket NSW Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & GolfSpace Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Rugby Australia Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- Digital Health CRC Masters by Research Scholarship
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- Gordon Young Memorial Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- Therapeutic approaches to prevent age-associated muscle weakness
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- CUA Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- CUA Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- CUA Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- CUA Undergraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- CUA-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
Only for international students
- CSC CUA PhD scholarship
- International Research Scholarship
- CUA Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- CUA President's Scholarship
- CUA Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- CUA VIED scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Health students
- CommBank & Telstra CUA Best Venture Prize
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- CUA Anthology Writing Prize
- Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Regional Journalism Prize
CUA: Handbook
Information for international students
Find out about support services, the Australian education system, accommodation and more to help you get the most out of your study at CUA.
Domestic students
How to apply
Intake
Research Session 1 2025
Research Session 2 2025
Application process
Find out how to apply for a research degree and scholarship at CUA.
Important dates
Please refer to our Graduate Research Application Deadlines page
Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Health students
- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Computational Mechanics and Optimisation for Energy Absorption of Materials
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- CSIRO & AIS Sports Data Science PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Cricket NSW Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & GolfSpace Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Rugby Australia Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- Digital Health CRC Masters by Research Scholarship
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- Gordon Young Memorial Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- Therapeutic approaches to prevent age-associated muscle weakness
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- CUA Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- CUA Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- CUA Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- CUA Undergraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- CUA-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
Only for international students
- CSC CUA PhD scholarship
- International Research Scholarship
- CUA Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- CUA President's Scholarship
- CUA Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- CUA VIED scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Health students
- CommBank & Telstra CUA Best Venture Prize
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- CUA Anthology Writing Prize
- Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Regional Journalism Prize
International students
How to apply
Intake
Research Session 1 2025
Research Session 2 2025
Application process
Find out how to apply for a research degree and scholarship at CUA.
You can meet an international student adviser at one of our events worldwide to ask questions and submit an application.
Important dates
Please refer to our Graduate Research Application Deadlines page
Need more information?
Scholarships, prizes and awards
Scholarships
For Health students
- ARC Linkage Project in digital-twin driven prognostics for the mining industry
- Computational Mechanics and Optimisation for Energy Absorption of Materials
- Crescent Leadership Scholarship
- CSIRO & AIS Sports Data Science PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Cricket NSW Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & GolfSpace Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- CSIRO & Rugby Australia Sports Data Science & AI PhD Scholarship
- Digital Health CRC Masters by Research Scholarship
- Ericsson Technology Scholarship
- Gordon Young Memorial Scholarship
- International Research Training Program Scholarship (IRTP)
- Mentoring of Women in Engineering and IT Scholarship
- RACE for 2030 CRC Industry PhD Scholarship
- Rosemary Johnston HDR Scholarship
- Telstra Enterprise Certitude Scholarship
- Therapeutic approaches to prevent age-associated muscle weakness
- Thrive: Next Generation Graduates - PhD – Social Science and Policy
- CUA Diploma to Degree Pathway Scholarship
- CUA Housing Resident Networker Scholarship
- CUA Scholarship for European Undergraduate Students
- CUA Undergraduate Tuition Fee Scholarship
- CUA-Vietnam Government Project 89 PhD Scholarship
- Wikipedia and Australian history and events
Only for international students
- CSC CUA PhD scholarship
- International Research Scholarship
- CUA Academic Excellence International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship
- CUA Academic Merit International Scholarship – South Asia
- CUA President's Scholarship
- CUA Study Abroad Excellence Scholarship
- CUA VIED scholarship
For all domestic students
Only for Aboriginal Australian or Torres Strait Islander students
Prizes and awards
For Health students
- CommBank & Telstra CUA Best Venture Prize
- Dame Mary Gilmore Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Gareth Ivory Memorial Prize in Journalism
- Guy Morrison Prize for Excellence
- Henry Davis York Prize
- Industrial Relations Society of NSW Prize for Excellence in Industrial Relations Undergraduate Study
- Teachers Mutual Bank Rural Student Placement Prize
- The Carla Zampatti Foundation Design Award
- Trevor Buchner Design Prize
- CUA Anthology Writing Prize
- Vincent Fairfax Family Foundation Regional Journalism Prize