Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Institute are excited to announce Hawthorn College of Sport’s key new pathway to a career in the sporting industry via the state-of-the-art Deakin University.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will now be eligible to receive credit points towards the following Deakin University courses:
- Bachelor of Sport Development – 8 credit points of recognised prior learning (guaranteed entry)
- Bachelor of Business (Sport Management) – 8 credit points of recognised prior learning (competitive entry)
This collaboration between Hawthorn College of Sport, Box Hill Institute and Deakin University represents a seamless journey for students - from high-performance learning environments to degree qualifications at one of Australia’s leading universities.
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For over a century, Box Hill Institute has championed life-changing learning, and this pathway continues that legacy - equipping students with foundational experience, industry insight, and now a direct link to tertiary study at Deakin.
Students benefit from more than 100 hours of practical immersion in Hawthorn’s elite sporting ecosystem, including optional study trips to Tasmania, mentorship programs and networking opportunities. This pathway further elevates their potential, giving them a competitive edge as they progress toward fulfilling careers across the sports sector.
Interested students and parents can find out more about this exciting opportunity at Hawthorn College of Sport’s upcoming information session.
Information Session
Date: Wednesday 6 August
Time: 6.30-7.30PM AEST
Venue: Waverley Park
To register your interest for the above sessions, please click HERE to visit Hawthorn College of Sport’s website.
Hawthorn CEO Ash Klein said:
“Hawthorn College of Sport has proven to be a very successful extension for our club since our launch last year.
“We are really excited to open new doors for our students via this important new pathway to Deakin University, which highlights our ongoing commitment to providing quality education and real-world experience through Hawthorn College of Sport and Box Hill Institute.
“This partnership will enable students to further their studies with confidence as they explore a career in the sporting industry.
“We look forward to hopefully seeing our students utilise this pathway for many years to come.”
Box Hill Institute CEO Grant Radford said:
“Box Hill Institute has been delivering life-changing learning for over 100 years and this collaboration is a natural evolution of our vision. Together with Hawthorn College of Sport and Deakin University, we’re giving students the tools and opportunities to shape the future of sport.”
“This partnership exemplifies our enduring commitment to creating meaningful, lifelong educational pathways. We’re proud to be empowering the next generation of sport professionals through hands-on experience, expert training, and now - direct links to Deakin University.”
“We’ve been changing lives through education for over 100 years. This pathway is another way we help students take the next step.”
“Our focus has always been on creating opportunities that matter. With this partnership, students gain experience in the field and a direct pathway to further study. It’s a clear link between training and a career.”
Deakin University Pathways Team said:
"We are proud to support Box Hill Institute and their students, and we are excited to see learners from this partnership take their next steps toward university study in sport."
