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MRes Sport and Sporting Events at University of the West of Scotland

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom

Programme overview

We welcome you to explore opportunities within our research community, where sport is viewed as a powerful catalyst for positive change. Our team is particularly passionate about the social scientific and cultural analysis of sport and sport events, and we invite applications that align with this focus.

Duration: Minimum of 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time  |  Study mode: full-time; part-time  |  Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley and Lanarkshire)  |  Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Research areas include: Through the activities of CCSE we have created a vibrant research community that you would be welcomed into, Sport and diplomacy (Tokyo 2020 Olympics), Sport, mega events and governance (2026 FIFA World Cup), Sport events and labour rights (2022 FIFA World Cup), Disability sport events and participation, Sport for development and peace.

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Entry requirements

MRes / MPhil / MPhil-PhD: The minimum requirements for an applicant for registration for the degree of MRes or MPhil or for the degree of MRes/MPhil with the intention of transfer to PhD shall be a first or second class honours degree of a university in the United Kingdom, or of an equivalent qualification. Applicants holding qualifications other than those specified in (above) shall be considered on their merits and in relation to the nature and scope of the programme of work proposed. PhD - direct application: Direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University if the applicant holds an MRes/MPhil degree of a United Kingdom University, or an MRes/MPhil degree of equivalent standard of a non-UK University, provided that the MRes/MPhil degree is in a subject area which is appropriate to the proposed programme of work. Exceptionally, direct registration for the degree of PhD may also be approved, at the discretion of the University, even if the applicant is not the holder of an MRes/MPhil degree, but does hold an exceptionally high-quality honours degree or taught master’s degree (or equivalent) in an appropriate discipline, AND has appropriate research experience at postgraduate level which has resulted in significant peer-reviewed publications, and where verifiable evidence of accomplishment is supplied. English language: IELTS Academic 6.5 overall with no sub-test below 6.0.

Intake: October, February, April, or June (Paisley and Lanarkshire)

Duration: Minimum of 12 months full-time or 24 months part-time

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