Overview
About the programme
The Durham University Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences leads research to help reduce inequalities, promote social justice and ensure better health and wellbeing within and through sport, exercise and physical activity.
Our academic team brings together psychologists, physiologists, nutritionists, sociologists and political scientists, enabling the Department to be at the forefront of developing multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to study and research.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- female health
- childhood obesity
- disability and sports participation.
- global and national sport policies
- physical activity and disability
- health inequalities
- athlete health for sports performance and wellbeing
- professional and community sport
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
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Delivered
Campus Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Sport and Exercise Science View 60 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United KingdomWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
- Our minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university.
- A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.
You will need to provide the following documentation:
- A current Curriculum Vitae/Resumé.
- A research proposal, which is no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerations.
- Two letters of reference, at least one of which must be an academic reference.
- Transcripts of your previous degree(s), professionally translated if not in English.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents25500 GBP / year≈ 25500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5006 GBP / year≈ 5006 GBP / year
Living costs
Durham
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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