Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science

University of Birmingham

United Kingdom, Birmingham

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University of Birmingham

United Kingdom , Birmingham

Key Facts

Program Level

Professional Doctorate

Study Type

Full Time

Delivery

On Campus

Campuses

Birmingham (Edgbaston)

Program Language

English

Start & Deadlines

Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026

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Duration 3 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 25,190 / year

Next Intake September-2026

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science

About

Course overview

Empower your career in sports and allied professions at an internationally renowned department. Become part of a unique learning environment with world leading academic research and applied practice providing high level support for your career development.

The Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science is distinct from a traditional PhD. Instead of a sole focus on academic research training, this degree 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.

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Course structure

Our PhD programmes are available as full-time or part-time study. The full-time route is 36 months and part-time 72 months, with study normally commencing in October. Both modes of study have an optional additional 12 months, commonly used to write up the final thesis.

The first year of PhD studies is probationary. Your supervisor will identify your training needs and invite you to attend relevant training as appropriate. To successfully progress onto the next year of study students must pass an annual review.

Students submit a 10-week report and a 10-month report, both assessed by the thesis committee. Each committee comprises of the student's supervisory team, the committee chair, and up to two additional academic staff members.The 10-week report is a short report outlining the project, with the 10-month report an extended version that includes a literature survey. While meeting their thesis committee, students deliver an oral presentation of their work.

Doctorate in Sport and Exercise Science - Postgraduate research degree - School of Sport, Exercise and Rehabilitation Sciences

Requirements

Entry Requirements

Applicants for postgraduate research programmes should hold a Bachelors degree and a Masters degree, with a GPA of 3.0/4.0 or 75% from a recognised institution to be considered. Applicants with lower grades than this may be considered on an individual basis.

Career

The programme attempts to enhance the employability of graduates through doctoral level research training relevant to professional practice. The development of research skills, critical analysis, problem solving, innovation, project-management, dissemination of information, development of professional practice standards and planning, directing and evaluating their own learning to a level commensurate with doctoral study will facilitate career transitions and progression. Potential careers for those completing the programme would include management and leadership roles in high level sports organisations.

Doctoral level qualifications are becoming increasingly important for roles within professional sport and other sport related occupations. High level thinking and problem-solving skills are attributes that are important for senior figures in organisations. The doctoral programme is focussed on the development of such skills and as such will provide you with key characteristics that are needed in today’s competitive career market.