Program Overview

Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours)

The Bachelor of Sport and Recreation (Honours) is a one-year postgraduate degree aimed at high-achieving students in the Bachelor of Sport and Recreation. This program allows students to advance their skills, make their CV stand out, and research an area of their interest.

Programme Details

• Programme code: AK3913
• Level: 8
• Points: 120
• Duration: 1 year full-time / part-time available
• Campus: North Campus
• Start dates: 13 Jul 2026, 22 Feb 2027, 12 Jul 2027

Fees

• Domestic: $11,851.60 (for 120 points), comprising $10,630 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy
• International: $46,521.60 (for 120 points), comprising $45,300 tuition fees and $1,221.60 student services levy
  • Fees are subject to change year to year.
  • International students' tuition fees reflect the full cost of tuition, while domestic students' tuition fees are less due to a proportion being funded by the New Zealand Government.

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor of Sport and Recreation with a B+ grade average or higher in level 7 courses or equivalent.
• An applicant's course of study must be approved by the Dean (or representative).

International Student Entry Requirements

• English language requirements: IELTS (Academic) 6.5 overall with all bands 6.0 or higher; or equivalent.

What You Study

Students complete a research methods course and advanced courses relevant to their discipline, along with a supervised research project in a specific area of sport and recreation.

• Complete the following course:
  • SPMG802 Advanced Sport Leadership and Management (15 points)
• And choose one of:
  • HEAL811 Research Design and Methods (15 points)
  • MAOH801 Māori Health Research Practice – Te Rangahau Hauora Māori (15 points)
  • PUBH810 Pacific Health Research and Design (15 points)
• And choose one of:
  • HEAL808 Quantitative Research (15 points)
  • HEAL810 Qualitative Research (15 points)
• And choose two from*:
  • HEAL816 Special Topic (15 points)
  • SPEX801 Applied Nutrition and Exercise Science (15 points)
  • SPEX803 Exercise Physiology (15 points)
  • SPEX805 Performance and Movement Analysis (15 points)
  • SPMG801 Advanced Sport Development (15 points)
  • SPMG803 Advanced Sport Marketing (15 points)
  • SPMG804 Advanced Sport Event Management (15 points)
  • SPSC801 Applied Exercise and Sport Psychology (15 points)
  • SPSC803 Enhancing Muscular Performance (15 points)
  • SPSC804 Applied Human Movement Studies (15 points)
  • SPSC806 Internship in Strength and Conditioning (30 points)
  • Or other approved postgraduate courses *Choose two 15-point courses or one 30-point course.
• And complete a research project:
  • HEAL805 Honours Research Project (45 points)

Career Opportunities

• Strength and conditioning coach
• Exercise physiologist
• Performance analyst
• Manager of performance programme

Related Programmes

• Master of Sport, Exercise and Health
• Master of Health Science
• Doctor of Philosophy