Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

Courses may include cooperative education, pedagogy, leadership, life style community nutrition and sport and sport health and wellbeing. There is also the opportunity to complete a special topics course. This is an AUT degree able to be completed at NorthTec in Whangārei.

Students who have successfully completed the New Zealand Diploma in Sport, Recreation and Exercise (Level 6) at NorthTec will have automatic right of entry into the third year of this programme.

Applicants for whom English or Māori is not their first language are required to provide proof of an acceptable pass/grade gained in an accepted English language test. 

The cost of studying at Northland Polytechnic Whangarei Campus varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay NZ$24,932 annually, to study in Northland Polytechnic Whangarei Campus.

Career opportunities
 

• Sports marketing analyst

• Sports sponsorship company

• Active schools coordinator

• Regional event manager

• Sports research scientist

• High performance coach/trainer