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    Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching
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    Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

    University of Queensland

    University of Queensland

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    Australia, Brisbane

    University RankQS Ranking
    41

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Graduate Certificate

    Study Type

    Part Time

    Delivery

    Online

    Campuses

    External

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake Deadlines23-Feb-2026
    Apply to this program

    Go to the official application for the university

    Duration 1 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    AUD 22,896  / year(s)
    Next Intake 23-Feb-2026

    Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

    About

    Deepen your understanding of the foundations of quality coaching practice and develop your skills in shaping athletic performance.

    Benefit from a program designed by elite coaches, expert academics and world leading researchers in this unique and engaging program, offering the latest and most innovative theory and practice in sports coaching.

    This 8 unit program is designed for coaches who are accredited through the National Coaching Accreditation Scheme. Depending on your experience, you may also need a degree.

    You'll broaden your understanding of coaching and the coaching environment, reflect on your own coaching experience and develop your awareness of what coaching is and how it can shape athletic performance.

    Tailor your courses to suit your interests or goals by choosing from a wide range of electives, from sport sciences and athletic performance to sport psychology and advanced coaching practices.

    When you graduate, you can use your graduate certificate to open a pathway to the Master of Sport Coaching program.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 4 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    Grade Point Average (GPA) on a 5 point scale where 2 is a pass.

    None of the above

    English Program Requirements

    English language requirements

    IELTS overall 6.5; reading 6; writing 6; speaking 6; listening 6. For other English Language Proficiency Tests and Scores approved for UQ

    TOEFL iBT (including Paper Edition) - Overall 87, listening 19, reading 19, writing 21 and speaking 19.

    PTE Academic - Overall Score of 64 and 60 in all sub bands.

    BE - A minimum overall grade of 4 plus a minimum grade of C in all macro skills.

    CES - Overall 176 and 169 in all sub bands.

    OET is not accepted.

    There are other ways to meet the English language requirements. For some programs, additional conditions apply.

    Learn how to meet the English language requirements

    Career

    Career possibilities

    Postgraduate study can take you anywhere. Here are some of the careers you could be on your way to:

    • Coach educator
    • Coaching director
    • Head coach
    • Assistant coach
    • High performance coach
    • Performance director
    • Sports development manager

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    AUD 22,896 

    Application Fee

    AUD  
    University of Queensland

    Graduate Certificate in Sports Coaching

    University of Queensland

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    Australia,

    Brisbane

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