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DSES Sport and Exercise Science at University of Essex

University of Essex, United Kingdom

Programme overview

A part-time professional doctorate for people in, or aspiring to, senior professional appointments in practice, education or management in sports therapy. Students prepare two portfolios chronicling their development of expert practice in the workplace alongside taught research methods modules.

Faculty: School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences  |  Duration: 5-6 years part-time  |  Intake: October 2027  |  Study mode: part-time  |  Location: Colchester, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Taught research modules (qualitative, statistical and other methods) alongside Professional Practice Portfolio 1 and 2 (30 credits each), followed by a dissertation.

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Entry requirements

A relevant Masters degree, or equivalent, current registration with a relevant professional body, and two years of post-qualifying experience in a relevant senior role. Applicants are normally interviewed, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

International applicants: GBP 12,413 a year. International fee; increases for each academic year of study Source

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 5-6 years part-time

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