Key Information
Duration
- Full-time: 36 months
- Part-time: 48 months
Start Dates & Application Deadlines
- Starting October 2026 – Application deadline not specified.
- Starting January 2027 – Apply before Oct 2026.
- Starting May 2027 – Apply before Mar 2027.
Language
English
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 91 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Chester, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
The Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences (SES) at the University of Chester divides its research into two distinct groups – the Sociology of Sport and Exercise, and Applied Sport and Exercise Science. These results reflect the strong applied nature of the Department’s research and its impact on informing practice in sport.
In addition, Sport and Exercise Sciences has strong links with many UK and European universities, whereby staff and postgraduate students are able to participate in intensive collaborative exchanges, should they wish.
Programme Structure
Areas of research include:
- The applied science of rugby (league and union)
- The physiology of intermittent exercise
- Monitoring of training load in athletes
- Pacing in team sports
- Exercise-induced muscle damage and its effect on human performance
- Physical activity and health
- Physical education
- Young people, sport and leisure
- Sport policy and development
Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
Upper Second Class
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 91 (or new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score: 4.5)
- PTE Academic: 62
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- To be eligible to apply for PhD programmes, applicants should normally have, or expect to obtain, at least an upper second class honours degree in a discipline appropriate to their intended area of research.
- Substantial prior research experience may, in some instances, be acceptable in place of a first degree qualification.
- A completed application, two references (in most cases the references shall come from independent academic referees, i.e. they are not normally provided by a prospective supervisor), an up-to-date CV and copies of appropriate certificates or transcripts must be uploaded to the application in order to be considered.
Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
- International: 29,525 AUD / year (≈ 15,627 GBP / year)
- Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
Part-time tuition fees: National: £2,619; International: £7,814
Living Costs
Chester, United Kingdom: 1,247–2,154 AUD / month
Funding
Scholarships are available for Sport and Exercise. For full details, visit the programme website.
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