Students are provided with an opportunity to undertake advanced study and supervised research work in the specialisation defined by their undergraduate degree program. This will be within a multidisciplinary team of other students .

The enhanced research skills developed within this program will provide an attractive credential for students seeking employment in the public or private sectors. Graduates also gain the necessary preparation for entry into a higher degree research program. The multidisciplinary context of the program involves team-teaching of students and the sharing of coursework and seminar experiences across disciplines. This is invaluable to students given the importance of a multidisciplinary approach to researchers and practitioners seeking to understand complex problems in health.

A degree in Sport Development provides graduates with a strong foundation in sport science, physical activity, health promotion and psychological science and their application to current and developing models required for careers in the exercise, sport, fitness and health industries. Graduates of this program will be skilled in: health and physical activity promotion; community engagement; athlete development; exercise programing; planning and management of sporting facilities; event management; sports marketing and media relations; project management; and sports policy development.