Auckland University Of Technology Bachelor of Sport and Recreation

Study at one of the world’s best sport and recreation universities. Take your interest in sport, recreation and fitness, and create a rewarding career for yourself.



There’s demand for skilled sport, recreation and fitness professionals in New Zealand and overseas. Join us and we help you develop the skills to play a key role in this exciting industry.

At AUT you have access to world-class facilities, high-achieving academics and researchers, and our outstanding workplace experience programme. Industry experience is an important part of your study, and you can choose from a vast number of host organisations.

Minimum entry requirements

  • University Entrance or equivalent
  • Must be capable of meeting the Children’s Act 2014 requirements, including police clearance

International student entry requirements



Useful New Zealand school subjects

Art History, Classical Studies, Drama, English, Geography, Health Education, History, Media Studies, Social Studies and either Physical Education or a subject from Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science, Physics, Science or Calculus, Mathematics, Statistics

English language requirements

  • IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with all bands 5.5 or higher; or equivalent

English language requirements

Don’t meet the entry requirements?



Consider starting with our Certificate in Sport and Recreation.

Certificate in Sport and Recreation