Key information Duration Part-time (48 months) Start dates & application deadlines Starting September 2027 Apply before Jul 2027, International (this
is an estimated deadline; applicable to students from outside the European Economic Area who want to study within the EEA, or to students who want to study outside the EEA but are not nationals of that country). Apply before Aug 2027, EEA/EU (this is an estimated deadline; applicable to students from EU countries, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland). Language English Credits 240 ECTS Delivered Blended Campus Location Dublin, Ireland Disciplines Sport and Exercise Science Overview This Elite Performance (Sport) programme at Dublin City University is a mix of research and lectures, where you’ll develop your own bespoke learning journey. Modules are designed to support professional development and encourage you to consider what underpins your practice and career trajectory. You’ll also gain an understanding of research methodologies and skills, and apply these to your own work. Careers Graduates of the Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport) will have established their authority in their area of doctoral research by making a domain-specific contribution at the forefront of professional practice. Graduates will be prepared to take leadership roles in their domain which will allow them influence the way in which their profession is approached both nationally and internationally. Graduates will gain a formal academic recognition of their professional development and standing that exemplifies the specific contribution made to extending knowledge and professional practice in sport performance. Programme Structure To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources. Academic requirements We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme. English requirements Duolingo English Test: 120 TOEFL® iBT: 92 (or 4.5 on the new TOEFL iBT 1-6 CEFR-aligned score, equivalent to the 0-120 score) PTE Academic: 63 IELTS: 6.5 Other requirements General requirements Reflecting the nature of the Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport), candidates must be working in an area of professional practice, where they have reasonable experience of that profession, and an opportunity to contribute significantly to the performance within/of that profession. Evidence that may be provided to support this include: Holding a position or role in the promotion of sport performance Professional qualifications in the domain Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (non-residents): 16,991 AUD / year (≈ 10,500 EUR / year) EU/EEA (EU/EEA Nationals): 8,415 AUD / year (≈ 5,200 EUR / year) Additional Details EU Fee: €5,200 per annum in years 1 & 2; €3,600 per annum in years 3 and 4 Non EU Fee: €10,500 per annum in years 1 & 2; €6,700 per annum in years 3 and 4 Living costs Dublin, Ireland 1,780-2,913 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.


