Key information
- Duration: Full-time 36 months; Part-time 72 months
- Start dates & application deadlines: Starting September 2027; Apply before Jun 2027
If you are submitting your own research proposal, applications are accepted all year round, but if you wish to start in September, you should apply by 1 June.
Overview
Instead of a sole focus on academic research training, this Sport and Exercise Science doctorate from University of Birmingham has a more practical empathisis. You’ll evolve into a professional researcher capable of conducting impactful research and applying findings to enhance practices within the field of sport and exercise. This practically focused doctorate is ideal for sport professionals aiming to become practicing researchers, driving innovation and excellence in their fields.
Career opportunities
The healthcare industry is growing rapidly, and professionals with expertise in health sciences, exercise, and sport science are in demand. The competitive nature of the sports industry and the drive to improve practice quality, create a need for high-level Continuing Professional Development (CPD) opportunities for those involved in sports. Visit the programme website for more information
This Sport and Exercise Science programme at University of Birmingham develops high-level thinking and problem-solving skills, essential for leadership in elite sports organisations. It’s a launchpad for management roles and a great for those seeking to influence the industry with innovation and excellence.
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Programme Structure
Research topics include:
- Developing Research for Sport and Exercise Science
- Professional Practice: Understanding competency in Sport and Exercise Science
- Evaluating Performance: Critical Reflections in Sport and Exercise Science
Admission requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
TOEFL iBT: 88 or 4.5 (new TOEFL iBT 1-6 score CEFR-aligned)
PTE Academic: 67
IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
- A 2:1 degree in a subject aligned to the research interests of the applicant
- Students will be required to hold an undergraduate 2:1 degree in a discipline related to sport and exercise science.
- The professional vocation of the student will, in certain situations (e.g. medicine and physiotherapy) also inform the appropriateness of the application and the area of research that they undertake and hence their ability to obtain a specific named award (e.g. physiotherapy/medicine).
Tuition Fees
International: 47,592 AUD / year (≈ 25,190 GBP / year)
Domestic: 9,896 AUD / year (≈ 5,238 GBP / year)
Additional Details
UK: £2,619 part-time
International: £12,595 part-time
Living costs
Birmingham, United Kingdom: 1,445-2,142 AUD / month
Funding
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sport and Exercise Science.