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Masters by Research Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The MSc/MA by Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences is a one-year full-time in-depth research programme on a specified topic, ending in a thesis of up to 50,000 words, and can lead on to PhD research.

Department: Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time  |  Intake: October main intake; January or April possible  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences research degrees: minimum a UK upper second-class honours degree (2:1) or overseas equivalent, with evidence of research skills or experience; a Master's qualification is required for PhD entry. Applicants need a CV, research proposal of up to 2,000 words, two letters of reference (at least one academic), transcripts and English language evidence if applicable. Direct entry English level is Durham Band A. Applicants must first obtain a supervisor's provisional approval.

Intake: October main intake; January or April possible

Duration: 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time

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