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

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

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Language

English

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102

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Durham, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science View 60 other PhDs in Sport and Exercise Science in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

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102

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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

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

25500 GBP / year

≈ 25500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Durham

United Kingdom

660 - 1140 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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