MPhil Sport and Exercise Science at Swansea University

Programme overview

Research degrees in sport and exercise science in the A-STEM research centre, covering elite sports performance, exercise medicine and health, and sports ethics, integrity and governance. Sport and Exercise Science research is rated 100% world-leading and internationally excellent for impact (REF 2021).

Department: Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre, Engineering | Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time | Intake: Oct, Jan, Apr and Jul | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Supervised research within the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre in three areas: elite and professional sports, exercise medicine and health, and sports ethics, integrity and governance.

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Entry requirements

Applicants should check how their qualification compares on the country-specific entry requirements. MPhil: a 2:1 undergraduate degree (or non-UK equivalent defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or a similar relevant science discipline. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 or above in each component, or a Swansea University recognised equivalent. Admissions decisions may also depend on the standard of the research synopsis or proposal, performance at interview, intensity of competition for limited places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Year 1 tuition, full-time; later years increase by 3% Source

Intake: Oct, Jan, Apr and Jul

Duration: 2 years full-time or 4 years part-time

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