Sport and Exercise Science, Ph.D. / M.Phil.

Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite Sports Performance Exercise Medicine and Health Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhD's include: The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis Theories of justice and fair play in tennis Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting We are ranked: Top 51-100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025) 100% world-leading and internationally excellent impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021

IELTS 6.5 Overall (5.5+ each comp.) or Swansea University recognised equivalent. Full details of our English Language policy, including certificate time validity, can be found here.

International students: £23,800 per year

UK students: £5,006 per year

UK/Home: £5,006 per year

International: £23,800 per year

Apr or Jul 2026

Rolling admissions – apply as early as possible

• Bay Campus, United Kingdom