Study in Australia
at Cairns Business College Limited, Cairns College of Education · Gold Coast, Queensland
CRICOS course code
120130C
CRICOS provider code
00202A
This course is registered on the Commonwealth Register of Institutions and Courses for Overseas Students. Verify it yourself at cricos.education.gov.au before paying any fee.
Duration
1.5 years
Tuition (whole course)
A$15,000 total
Per year
A$10,000/yr
Intake
Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul)
The Diploma of Sport at Cairns Business College Limited, Cairns College of Education, introduces students to the practical and theoretical aspects of sports science and management. Over 1.5 years, you will examine areas like sports coaching, athlete development, event management, and the business principles underpinning the sports industry. This course helps you build fundamental skills useful for both athletic and administrative roles within Australian sporting organisations, clubs, and community programmes.
Australian diplomas usually consist of multiple units of study, each carrying a set number of credit points. To complete the Diploma of Sport, you will need to pass every required unit, which may include assessments, practical sessions, and group projects. Students often take classes over 3 or more study periods (semesters or trimesters), depending on the provider's calendar.
Hands-on learning is a focus here, so you may find yourself working with local sporting clubs or organisations in the Gold Coast area for professional practice. This industry experience helps you apply classroom knowledge to real activities, preparing you for work directly after graduation or for further study. The course is a good fit for anyone interested in a career in sport management, coaching, or those considering progressing to a bachelor degree in a sport-related field.
If you are an international applicant, you will need to meet English proficiency requirements, most commonly demonstrated by IELTS Academic 6.0–6.5 or equivalent. The Student visa (subclass 500) allows for 48 hours of work per fortnight during study and may provide access to post-study work rights under the Temporary Graduate visa (subclass 485), depending on your future study pathway. For exact details on structure, fees and progression, always refer to the official college site and the CRICOS register.
It typically takes 1.5 years, with intakes in Semester 1 (Feb/Mar), Semester 2 (Jul).
Tuition is around A$15,000 total. Fees change yearly, confirm with an advisor.
Career outcomesSports administrator in community or school settingsAssistant coach at local or regional sports clubsSports development officerEvents or competition coordinatorRecreation centre assistantRoles in Australian sport and recreation organisations, private clubs, and loc...
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