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Hawthorn College Opens Sport Diploma Program at Box Hill Venues

Hawthorn College of Sport links local infrastructure with diploma training and university credit pathways.

By Box Hill Sport Desk · Published 25 July 2026

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Hawthorn College Opens Sport Diploma Program at Box Hill Venues — Photo by queenbeeofbeverlyhills / flickr (by)

The Hawthorn College of Sport, launched through a partnership between Hawthorn Football Club and Box Hill Institute, connects participants directly to local sports facilities for its dual diploma in Sport and Leadership/Management.

Box Hill City Oval as a Core Venue

Box Hill City Oval reopened in May 2026 ahead of the Box Hill Hawks' first home game of the 2026 VFL and VFLW season. This venue supports training and competition activities tied to the new college program, allowing students to access established grounds used by the Box Hill Hawks.

Integration with High-Performance Infrastructure

The college places its curriculum inside Hawthorn's elite high-performance facilities. Students complete practical components of the Sport and Leadership/Management diploma on site, combining classroom study with direct use of the same venues and equipment employed by the football club.

University Pathway Details

Completion of the program now guarantees a pathway to Deakin University. Graduates receive eight credit points toward either the Bachelor of Sport Development or the Bachelor of Business (Sport Management). This arrangement builds on the existing local facilities and diploma structure without requiring additional infrastructure investment.

Residents and prospective students can review enrolment information through Box Hill Institute channels or the Hawthorn Football Club announcements that detail the partnership. The focus remains on using current venues and established programs to deliver the qualification.

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