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MSc by Research Sport and Exercise Science/Sports Studies at University of Lincoln

University of Lincoln, United Kingdom

Programme overview

This MSc by Research is designed to meet the career needs and personal aspirations of students with a particular interest in sport and exercise science. The School offers the MSc by Research in a range of different subject areas, depending upon the specialist research interests of members of staff. The programme enables students to build their own specialism in sport and exercise science, whilst exploring and developing their research ideas.

Faculty: Sport Science  |  Duration: Full-time: 9 to 15 months; Part-time: 18 to 30 months  |  Study mode: full-time, part-time  |  Location: Lincoln, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research. Students will have regular meetings with their academic supervisors, but the frequency of these will vary depending on the mode of study, individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.

Career pathways

A research programme provides the opportunity to build expertise in your chosen field, while developing a range of valuable transferable skills than can support your career progression. A research-based degree is also the most direct pathway to an academic career, and are a great chance to expand your network and meet diverse people with similar interests, knowledge, and passion.

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Application information

Entry requirements

First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject. All applications are, however, considered on the individual basis of work and other life experiences through the University's Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning procedures. Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). Full-time annual fee per academic year up to thesis submission; part-time is half this rate. Source

Duration: Full-time: 9 to 15 months; Part-time: 18 to 30 months

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