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PhD Sport and Exercise Sciences at Durham University

Durham University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The PhD in Sport and Exercise Sciences is a three-year full-time research degree involving significant original research, with a thesis of up to 100,000 words or a series of peer-reviewed publications.

Department: Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time  |  Intake: October main intake; January or April possible  |  Study mode: full-time (part-time option)  |  Location: Durham, England, United Kingdom

Career pathways

Graduates leave skilled in research and project management, data analysis, IT and software, problem solving, partnership working and communication.

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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: 3 years full-time or up to 6 years part-time

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