Overview

About the programme

Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas:

Elite Sports Performance
Exercise Medicine and Health
Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance

With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD student in Sports Science

Programme Structure

Recent PhD's include:

The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance
Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes
Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing
Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis
Theories of justice and fair play in tennis
Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective
Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2026-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-01-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-11-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-04-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-01-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-07-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-04-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

88

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Swansea, 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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88

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Other requirements

General requirements

Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline.
As well as academic qualifications, Admissions decisions may be based on other factors, including (but not limited to): the standard of the research synopsis/proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places, and relevant professional experience.
As standard, two references are required before we can progress applications to the College/School research programme Admissions Tutor for consideration.

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

23800 GBP / year

≈ 23800 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Swansea

United Kingdom

727 - 1379 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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