Doctor of PhilosophyFull-time

MPhil/PhD Sport and Exercise Science/Sports Studies

University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Level
Doctor of Philosophy
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Sports Science
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall

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The School of Sport and Exercise Science offers a wide range of research degree opportunities across various disciplines within sport and exercise science and sports studies, drawing on the specialist research interests of members of our staff. Registration for the MPhil/PhD or PhD allows you to devise and pursue a chosen topic of enquiry under the supervision of staff with expertise in that area. Research is an essential component of the School's activity and it is committed to maintaining an infrastructure and intellectually stimulating environment that support the development of the next generation of researchers. Applications for postgraduate research are welcome across the diverse sport, exercise, physical culture, and health disciplines in which the School's academic staff specialise. In addition to subject-specific support from a supervisory team, students can benefit from a programme of research training that is designed to build on existing knowledge and develop advanced skills and expertise.

Entry requirements

Degree2:1 · Subjects: related subject · or above
Degree1st · considered case by case
International qualificationsOverseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page. https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements If…

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall

IELTS 6.0

Fees

International students: £18,900 per year

Start dates

21 September 2026

Application deadline

Rolling admissions - apply early

Campus

  • Brayford Pool, United Kingdom

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Scholarships at University of Lincoln

4 for this level
  • Chevening Scholarships
  • Global Postgraduate Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • International Alumni Scholarship£2,000.00 (US$ 2,583)
  • Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship£1,000.00 (US$ 1,291)
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TuitionGBP 18,900
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,286

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