DST Sports Therapy at University of Essex

Programme overview

Professional Doctorate in Sports Therapy at Essex for senior practitioners in practice, education or management, structured to develop expert practice in the workplace and the university together. Students prepare two portfolios chronicling expert practice and study taught research modules.

Department: 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

Year 1: a 30-credit research methods module (SE738-7-FY or SE747-7-FY) and Professional Practice Portfolio 1 (30 credits). Year 2: an optional 30-credit research module and Professional Practice Portfolio 2 (30 credits). Final year: completion of a 40,000-word dissertation on a relevant topic.

Career pathways

The course prepares graduates to contribute to local and national health and social care provision through critical appraisal of current practice, and to work and lead in complex multi-professional environments with expert decision-making.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Relevant Masters degree, or equivalent, current registration with a relevant professional body, and two years' post-qualifying experience in a relevant senior role. Normally an interview (including by video) is required, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department. International applicants: IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with at least 5.5 in all other components. Research degrees have no application deadline; applicants are encouraged to contact a potential supervisor or the Graduate Administrator and to submit a brief research proposal before applying. Applications are normally answered within four weeks.

Intake: October 2027

Duration: 5-6 years part-time

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