PhD Sports Science (in collaboration with the University of Central Oklahoma) at Swansea University

Programme overview

The PhD in Sport and Exercise Science is a research degree based at Bay Campus within the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Students complete a substantial research project under supervision.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences | Department: Sport and Exercise Science (A-STEM research centre) | Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time | Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas are Elite Sports Performance, Exercise Medicine and Health, and Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance. Recent PhD topics include ischaemic preconditioning in elite sport, support programmes for parents of elite youth athletes and measuring physical activity in children.

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Application information

Entry requirements

PhD: an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or non-UK equivalent) in Sports Science or a similar relevant science discipline. English language: IELTS 6.5 overall with 5.5 in each component, or a recognised equivalent. One reference is required. Admissions decisions may also consider the research synopsis or proposal, interview performance, competition for places and relevant professional experience.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. 2027/28 start fee is indicative. Later years rise by 3%. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time PhD tuition, year 1, October 2026 to July 2027 start. Later years rise by 3%. Source

Intake: 1 October, 1 January, 1 April and 1 July

Duration: PhD: 3 years full-time or 6 years part-time

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