Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise)
The Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) is an APAC-accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 (Professional Competencies for the sport & exercise area of practice) course. It prepares students for general registration as a psychologist and provides eligibility to commence a registrar program for endorsement as a sport and exercise psychologist.
ENTRY
REQ:
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Meet criteria as a domestic student
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Hold a recognised APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence with WAM ≥ 70
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Be eligible for provisional registration with PsyBA
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Meet extra requirements: police check, WWC check, immunisation, insurance
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Provide APS equivalence if qualifications are from overseas
LOCATION: Melbourne (Ivanhoe, Kew, Bundoora) & Sydney learning hubs; live online available for students outside metro areas (with quotas)
DURATION: 2 years full time or part-time equivalent
2026 FEES:
Year 1 $42,170
Year 2 $42,170 – FEE-HELP available for eligible students
Course Overview
The Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) is an APAC accredited packaged Level 3 and 4 (Professional Competencies for sport and exercise area of practice) course designed to prepare students for general registration as a psychologist.
The course is comprised of synchronous live lectures and workshops, placements and an independent research project. Classes are delivered live in different formats.In person classes are available in our learning hubs and the internal placement is undertaken our affiliated ISN Clinics including in Danny Frawley Centre, Kew, Bundoora and Sydney. Students may also attend live online classes and for those outside of metropolitan Melbourne and Sydney, complete the internal placement via telehealth (may be subject to quotas). Advanced placements are undertaken in host professional sporting and exercise organisations under the supervision of accomplished psychologists with sport and exercise psychology area of practice endorsement.
Course Structure
The Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) is a two-year full-time program (or part-time equivalent) delivered across four 12-week semesters. The course combines skills-based teaching, development of core professional competencies, sport- and exercise-specific psychological training, three supervised placements, and an independent research project.
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Coursework units include weekly learning tasks alongside two major assessment components, assessed according to ISN’s Policies and Procedures. The first placement is completed through ISN’s Work Integrated Learning hubs, allowing students to apply foundational skills before progressing to advanced external placements with partner organisations.
ISN’s partnership network provides diverse training opportunities, including assisting clients with goal-setting in collaboration with coaches, delivering small-group psychoeducation on psychological skills, and running individual or group sessions on recovery and wellbeing strategies such as relaxation training.
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Most 10-credit point coursework units require approximately six hours of personal study each week, in addition to workshops and online engagement. Placement attendance is two days per week. Flexible part-time pathways and personalised study sequences are available to support student progress. Further information is available in ISN’s policies on our website.
Delivery:
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Hybrid Learning: On-Campus or Live Online
Our Master of Psychology (Sport & Exercise) is designed to fit your life with in person (Ivanhoe) and live synchronous participation with recorded lecture material available. -
Placements: ISN Clinics + professional sporting/exercise organisations
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Research projects alongside applied skill development
Duration:
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2 years full time (4 semesters)
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Part-time sequence available
(*Some units only available once per year; mid-year intake may complete them in reverse order.)
Credit Points: 200 total
Course Structure, and further information are indicated in the course handbook linked below:
*New changes currently being approved, 2026 updates will occur soon.
Entry Requirements
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​​To apply for a position in the Master of Psychology (Sport and Exercise), prospective students must demonstrate that they:
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Domestic students only (Australian citizens or Permanent Residents)
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Completed an APAC-accredited four-year psychology sequence (or overseas equivalent deemed by APS) with a minimum WAM ≥ 70
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Eligible for registration as a provisional psychologist with PsyBA (may require additional English standards; see psychologycouncil.org.au)
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​Additional requirements: police check, Working With Children Check, immunisation evidence, and professional indemnity insurance
*Applicants with international qualifications must provide APS equivalence assessment
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A completed application form
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Original documentation outlining student achievements, past tertiary education results, and
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Additional documents when applying under educational disadvantage grounds (see section
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Personal statement and CV containing employment or volunteer history in related areas
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Referee Reports to be made available by the HODSPA portal
Fees
2026 Tuition Fees*:
Yr 1: $42,170
Yr 2: $42,170
Total Estimated Tuition Fees: AUD $84,340
ISN Psychology is a FEE HELP approved provider. Tuiton fees are payable upfront or through FEE HELP for eligible students.
Learn more about fees and financial assistance here.
*NOTE: All tuition fees are subject to annual CPI increases. Year on year fee increases will be indicated on this website each year prior to the start of the year in line with year on year Educational Consumer Price Index rises.
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Career
Graduates are eligible to register as a general psychologist, but must complete a PsyBA registrar program (post-degree) for professional endorsement as a sport & exercise psychologist.
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Pathways include:
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Practice in health, human performance, and community settings
