Key information
Duration
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting February 2027
- Apply before Dec 2026
- Starting October 2027
- Apply before Jul 2027, International This is an estimated deadline. The deadline is 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.
If you're an international student and need a Student Route visa, you'll need to apply at least 8 weeks before the CAS deadline.
Language
English
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Delivered
Online
Campus Location
Cheltenham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science
Overview
Throughout the Professional Doctorate in Sport and Exercise degree from University of Gloucestershire, you'll be able to lead and respond innovatively to the rapidly changing sports, physical activity and wellbeing environment. It's aimed at professionals who may not have studied for some time but are experts in their area – providing a higher degree programme specifically structured to support change within professional practice and/or within your organisation.
Key facts
- You'll be able to maintain your professional commitments – the programme integrates doctoral level study with continuing professional practice.
- We develop leaders who can improve practice within sport and physical activity realms, by addressing local, regional, national and international concerns, and who have the ability to build evidence bases that inform policy and practice development.
Career opportunities
The postgraduate research students cultivate a diverse set of skills that are highly valued in the UK and internationally, preparing them for successful careers within academia and beyond.
As a postgraduate research student at UoG, you'll develop and refine a range of skills across research, academic practice, project management and critical analysis to equip you for your future. Whether it's contributing to ground-breaking academic research or applying problem-solving skills in the workplace, we'll ensure you're ready to take on your next challenge.
This versatility opens doors to opportunities across various sectors, from education and research institutions to commercial organisations and NGOs, where you'll have the confidence to apply your researcher skills and develop innovative solutions to meet your ambitions.
Programme Structure
Modules include:
- The DSE is typically 4-6 years and wholly delivered online. It's a structured route to doctoral level achievement, delivered in two phases.
- The initial phase is a pre-thesis element, comprising two taught modules over a period of 18 months.
- These modules are delivered via a blended learning model of online delivery, webinars and remotely supervised and guided study.
- You will develop advanced skills in critical thinking and working with leading academics, you can engage with a wide range of topics, and undertake in-depth study of some of the complex issues facing sport today, for example those based on applied sport performance, clinical practice, health promotion, applied sports coaching and community engagement.
- The programme provides a focus for 'embedded scholarship' within a range of sport and exercise professions.
Academic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
- TOEFL iBT: 88
- PTE Academic: 70
- IELTS: 6.5
Other requirements
General requirements
- A master's degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic
- Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
- Please note; we're unable to process applications without a proposal for the School's consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 7,993 AUD / year (approx. 4,225 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 7,993 AUD / year (approx. 4,225 GBP / year)
Scholarships
PhD scholarship opportunities for Sport and Exercise are available. Provided by the university:
- Alumni Award – Grant, various benefits, deadline not specified
- Global Scholarship – Grant, 1,500 GBP, deadline: anytime