PostgraduatePart-time

Sport Performance

Name: Sport Performance
Price: 29500 GBP

Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom

LU UK

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Tuition, internationalGBP 29,500per year, for OCT 2026 entryCheck the fee on Loughborough University's page

Year one, for your visa

Tuition: GBP 29,500
Living costs, 9 × GBP 1,171: GBP 10,539
To show for your visa: GBP 40,039

UKVI's living-cost figure outside London (GBP 1,529 in London), as gov.uk showed it on 24 October 2026. Check gov.uk

Also before you travel: the visa fee, GBP 558, and the health surcharge, GBP 776 for each year of your visa. Plan your first year

Can I get in?

IELTS 6.5 overall, no part below 6

About the same overall: PTE Academic 55, TOEFL iBT 81, Duolingo English Test 120, Oxford Test of English 136. Ask us which tests this university accepts.

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From United States: GPA 4.0 scale: First-class honours (70%) 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) 3, Lower second-class honours (50%) 2.6

Requirements for United States

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Level: Postgraduate
Duration: 3 years full-time / 6 years part-time
Mode: Part-time
Subject: Sports Science
Location: United Kingdom
IELTS: 6.5 overall, no part below 6

At a glance

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Overview

Join the world’s leading institution for sport-related research and innovation by pursuing a PhD in Sport Performance at Loughborough University. Ranked number one globally for sports-related subjects since 2017 (QS World University Rankings), Loughborough offers an exceptional environment for doctoral study. As part of the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, you’ll contribute to cutting-edge research that enhances athletic performance across all levels—from grassroots to elite sport. Our interdisciplinary approach spans biomechanics, biosciences, coaching, physiology, psychology, nutrition, and sport technology, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and partnerships with top industry and sporting bodies. With access to renowned centres such as the National Centre for Sport and Exercise Medicine and the Peter Harrison Lab for Disability Sport, you’ll be part of a vibrant research community driving real-world impact. Whether you're exploring endurance dynamics, menstrual cycle effects on performance, or innovations in adapted sport, Loughborough provides the platform to shape the future of sport performance. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent. REF 2021

Entry requirements

Degree	2:1 · or above

English language requirements

IELTS	6.5 overall, no part below 6

The standard University IELTS English language requirement is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking).

Fees

International students: £29,500

UK students: £5,238

Start dates

October 2026

Application deadline

31 July 2026

Campus

Loughborough, United Kingdom

If you studied in United States

70 countries

Postgraduate Taught

Academic

GPA 4.0 scale: First-class honours (70%) 3.5, Upper second-class honours (60%) 3, Lower second-class honours (50%) 2.6

English language

The standard University IELTS English language requirements is 6.5 overall with 6.0 in each individual element (reading, writing, listening and speaking). Some degrees may require higher levels English language, these have been clearly stated on the individual degree pages. List of accepted qualifications Pre-sessional English courses Undergraduate courses Postgraduate degrees Content footer Section footer Branch footer Site footer Global footer Study

From Loughborough University's published requirements for students from United States. Your counsellor confirms what applies to you.

Scholarships at Loughborough University

9 for this level

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Plan your first year

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TuitionGBP 29,500

Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558

Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776

Living costs a month Starts at UKVI's figure outside London. Rent, food, travel, phone.Months

First year in totalGBP 44,886

The health surcharge is paid for the whole visa when you apply; one year is counted here. Figures as gov.uk showed them on 24 October 2026.

After your offer

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1
Your offer
The university sends a conditional or unconditional offer. We follow it until every condition is met.
2
Accept and pay the deposit
You accept the offer and pay any deposit the university asks for, by its deadline.
3
Your CAS
The university issues your Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies, the number your visa application needs. We help you get it.
4
Your Student visa
You apply with your CAS and show GBP 40,039 for your first year: tuition plus living costs. We help you prepare the documents.

Where you will study

Loughborough, East Midlands, United Kingdom

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