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Structured PhD in Physical Education and Youth Sport at Coventry University

Coventry University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

An online structured PhD for graduates and experienced professionals working in education, school or community sport, professional sports academies or grassroots coaching. It develops academic knowledge through evidence-based critical debate and reflective professional practice.

Faculty: Coventry Doctoral and Researcher College  |  Study mode: online  |  Location: Coventry, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

A substantial piece of original research focused on physical education and youth sport as a pathway for positive change, with relevance to policy and practice.

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Entry requirements

A minimum 2:1 first degree in a relevant discipline with at least 60% in the project element (or equivalent) and a minimum 60% overall module average; applicants with less than a 2:1 may be considered with a relevant Masters at merit (60%) overall and in the dissertation. International applicants must hold an approved English test (IELTS Academic/UKVI or TOEFL iBT) at the level set by the research centre, e.g. IELTS 7.0 with 6.5 in each component for health-related centres.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

International applicants: GBP 16,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time tuition per year for 2026/27 (Doctoral Programme using Distance Learning). Source

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