PhD/MPhil Sport and Exercise Science at University of Suffolk

Programme overview

Sport and Exercise Science is one of the University of Suffolk's areas of excellence for MPhil and PhD research. Research students are supervised by University of Suffolk staff at the Ipswich Waterfront campus and supported by the Suffolk Doctoral College and its Researcher Development Programme. Research degrees are validated and awarded by the University of Essex.

Faculty: Suffolk Doctoral College | Duration: Around 3-4 years full-time; 6-7 years part-time | Study mode: full-time (part-time option) | Intake: Rolling quarterly intake: October, January, April and July | Location: Ipswich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Independent supervised research leading to a thesis, supported by the Researcher Development Programme of online workshops and Suffolk Doctoral College training events.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants first complete the PhD enquiry form with an outline of the proposed research; if the academic school can support the topic, access to the full application form and research proposal guidance is provided.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2026/27). Full-time home rate; part-time home £2,503 per year. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 16,000 a year (2026/27). Lab-based full-time international rate. Bench fees may apply. Source

Intake: Rolling quarterly intake: October, January, April and July

Duration: Around 3-4 years full-time; 6-7 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.uos.ac.uk/research-and-knowledge-exchange/phd-study-and-the-suffolk-doctoral-college/applying-for-a-phd/

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