Key information
Duration
- Full-time: 48 months (4 years)
- Part-time: 84 months (7 years)
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting October 2026 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting February 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
- Starting May 2027 - Application deadline not specified.
Language
English
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
Sheffield, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
You’ll receive research methods training and develop specialist research skills equipping you to undertake an independent programme of research. Sport and Physical Activity Research Centre is offered at Sheffield Hallam University.
Career
Research degrees are a vital qualification for most academic careers. The research training and the high-level transferable skills you’ll acquire are highly desirable across all sectors and will be a valuable asset whatever your career.
Features
- As a postgraduate research Sport and Physical Activity student at Sheffield Hallam University, you’ll follow an independent programme of study under the supervision of a team of leading academics with extensive experience of undertaking high quality research and academic scholarship. Visit the programme website for more information
Programme Structure
Your research will be closely aligned with one of the research groups within SPARC. These are:
- Sport Industry Research Group
- Sports Engineering Research Group
- Physical Activity, Wellness & Public Health
- Sport & Human Performance
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
- Duolingo English Test: 130
- TOEFL iBT: 100
- PTE Academic: 67
- IELTS: 7
Other requirements
General requirements
- All applicants should hold a strong undergraduate degree (2.1 or above) and/or a relevant masters qualification (or expectation of the same).
- All applicants must submit a completed postgraduate application form including a 1500 word research proposal.
- You are encouraged to find out more about our staff and their current research to inform the development of your research proposal and to ensure it aligns with our research themes. Before submitting your proposal, please contact the member(s) of staff listed against the relevant research theme.
- Applicants are required to give a short 10–15 minute presentation followed by an interview. Interview panel members will include the head of research degrees for the relevant research area or centre, a local postgraduate research tutor and a prospective director of studies.
Fees and funding
Tuition Fees
International: 35,141 AUD / year (≈ 18,600 GBP / year)
Domestic: 10,066 AUD / year (≈ 5,328 GBP / year)
Additional Details: Part time UK: £2,619
Living costs
Sheffield, United Kingdom: 1,049-1,846 AUD / month
