Program Overview
The Sport and Leisure Studies at The University of Waikato is a Master programme in Humanities over 18 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Sport and Leisure Studies programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across New Zealand and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 18 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: EUR 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
- Location: Hamilton, New Zealand
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Sport and Leisure Studies programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Sport, Fitness & Health: Science in Practice
- Sport and Communities
- Youth Culture and Sport
- Sporting Bodies and Movement Culture
- Health and Physical Education in Schools
- Special Topic
- Choose one from
- Researching Sport and Leisure
- Research Methods
- Kaupapa Maori Research
- And at least one from
- Directed Study
- Dissertation
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies with at least a B average in 300 level papers or
- Bachelor of Sport and Leisure Studies (Hons) or
- Postgraduate Diploma (Sport and Leisure Studies) with at least a B average
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Tuition fees: EUR 18,250 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact The University of Waikato directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About The University of Waikato
The University of Waikato
New Zealand
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University Profile- Start Date Nov, 2026
- Language English
- Duration 18 months
