FAQs
What can I study at the Carlton College of Sport?
The Carlton College of Sport has a choice of two sport-based higher-education diplomas:
Diploma of Sport Coaching and Development
Diploma of Elite Sport Business
Both diplomas are paired with one of the experiential- based programs at the Carlton Football Club.
What are some typical careers that graduates work in?
Graduates of the Carlton College of Sport have pursued work across a variety of areas within the sporting industry including:
- Fan Engagement
- Statistical Analysis
- Recruiting and Talent Identification
- Strength and Conditioning
- Membership
- Events
- Media and Marketing
- Partnerships
- Sport Operations
- Ticketing
- Coaching
For more detailed career outcomes and graduate stories please visit our Student Outcomes page.
How do I apply?
Current year 12 students can apply for their choice of diploma through VTAC.
Post-school applicants can apply directly to La Trobe University.
For a more detailed outline on how to apply, please refer to our application page.
What are the entry requirements?
All graduating year 12 students will be eligible for diploma entry. Importantly, meeting minimum prerequisites does not guarantee an offer of a place. Entry into all La Trobe University courses is based on competitive selection and there may be limited places available.
If you want more information surrounding your circumstances, we recommend contacting us.
What will my weekly schedule look like?
The specific days change each semester; however, students will study between 2-3 days a week. With their time split between IKON Park (Carlton Football Club) and Bundoora (La Trobe University).
The additional experience programs fit into students schedules as follows:
For students undertaking placement, they can fit this around their own schedule, through selecting placements that suit their personal commitments. The program is built to be extremely flexible around study, work and life.
Students participating in the Football Development Program will add an additional 1.5 days per week to their schedule based at IKON Park.
What further study opportunities does completing one of the CCoS diplomas provide?
Successful completion of both diplomas offers credits into numerous bachelor degrees at La Trobe University.
The specific number of credits is dependant on the chosen bachelor and the diploma that has been studied.
Carlton College of Sport staff will assist students with this transition process at the end of their studies.
