Bachelor of Science (International Exercise and Sports Science)

About the course

This international dual degree lets you study exercise and sports science in Australia and the UK while earning two qualifications. You complete years 1, 2 and 4 at ECU and spend year 3 at the University of Portsmouth, graduating with ECU’s Bachelor of Science (International Exercise and Sports Science) and Portsmouth’s BSc (Hons) Sport, Health, and Exercise Sciences. This bachelor programme focuses on exercise science in an international setting. The programme develops clinical skills, patient care fundamentals, and health sciences knowledge for registered practice pathways.

Career outcome

Graduates can pursue exercise science and sport-focused roles across elite sport, community health and corporate wellbeing settings. The course builds capability to design, implement and evaluate exercise programs to improve health, prevent or manage chronic disease and enhance performance, with options to broaden pathways through majors such as football performance, health promotion, nutrition and sport business. This bachelor degree supports careers in applied sport and exercise science locally and internationally.

Entry requirements

70 Indicative ATAR. ECU admission and English language requirements apply.

Living Costs in Sydney**

Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) A$ 17 - 22	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) A$ 2,207 - 2,918	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) A$ 1,599 - 2,115
Transportation (Daily) A$ 9 - 10	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) A$ 219 - 290

Average Salary***

*Source: QS World University Subjects Rankings (2026)

**Source: numbeo.com

***Source: PayScale.com (2026)