Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning

VU course code: STSA | Level of study: Postgraduate
0.5 years full time or longer for part time
Hybrid

Fee type for this course: Full fee

Footscray Park
24 February 2025
16 February 2025
a young man in red and blue sport uniform uses gym with specialised equipment
Overview

Overview

Gain cutting-edge knowledge in a professional sport setting, with the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning at Victoria University, delivered in partnership with the Western Bulldogs Football Club.

This innovative postgraduate sport course has been designed to develop your expertise in strength and conditioning, and offers a unique immersive experience in a professional sporting organisation.

Taught by industry experts at Victoria University and the Western Bulldogs Football Club (FC), the course grants you behind-the-scenes access to:

  • club strength and conditioning sessions
  • sport science facilities
  • rehabilitation operations.

In addition, you'll learn about complementary areas of sport management, including:

  • merchandise
  • corporate hospitality.

You will experience a mix of online and in-person learning, leveraging the benefits of VU Block Model.

After finishing this course, you will have the opportunity to progress to the Master of Sport and Exercise Science having already completed the equivalent of the strength and conditioning specialisation.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course


Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course structure

To attain the Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning, students will be required to complete 48 credit points consisting of:

  • 48 credit points of core studies consisting of 4 core units

Fees & scholarships

University fees vary, depending on how much the government contributes towards course costs (if anything).

Read below to find out about the fee ‘type’, the estimated yearly tuition costs for this course, and the financial support on offer (including our generous scholarship program).

10% discount for alumni

If you’ve previously completed a qualification with us, and you’re paying full fees for this course, you may be eligible for a 10% discount.

Find out how

Fees

Scholarships

Careers

This postgraduate sport and fitness course will prepare you for a range of careers, including:

  • strength and conditioning coach
  • high-performance coach
  • high-performance manager
  • sport scientist.

VU stories

Kate Mackie
Playing to her strengths: Kate’s story
Graduate Certificate in Strength and Conditioning
"Despite being a short time, I had the opportunity to build real connections with course lecturers, Western Bulldogs staff and fellow students."
Kate's story