Sports and Exercise Sciences PhD

The PhD in Sports and Exercise Science is an excellent opportunity to pursue your research career in this domain, while increasing your knowledge, learning new skills and developing your own abilities as a researcher.

With a wide range of topics to be explored, you will gain in-depth knowledge in an area of your interest, contributing to our understanding of the relevant issues. You will be guided by our experienced staff, providing you direction and support so you can grow into an accomplished, independent researcher.

PhD Award
Full-time, Part-time Study Mode
3 - 7 years Duration

Entry Requirements For This Course

2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject.

Additional requirements

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

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