Sports Science, Ph.D. / M.Phil. Program By Swansea University |Top Universities
Program Duration

36 monthsProgram duration

Tuitionfee

23,100 GBPTuition Fee/year

Application Deadline

15 Apr, 2025Application Deadline

Scholarship

YesScholarships

Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-related Courses

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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

Program overview

Main Subject

Sports-related Courses

Degree

PhD

Study Level

PHD

Study Mode

On Campus

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

Admission requirements

Undergraduate

3.3+
6.5+
MPhil: Applicants for MPhil must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline. 
PhD: Applicants for PhD must normally hold an undergraduate degree at 2.1 level (or Non-UK equivalent as defined by Swansea University) in Sports Science or similar relevant science discipline. 
15 Apr 2025
3 Years
Jan
Apr
  • Candidates are required to submit references or letter(s) of recommendation for acceptance

Tuition fee and scholarships

Domestic Students

4,786 GBP
-

International Students

23,100 GBP
-

One of the important factors when considering a master's degree is the cost of study. Luckily, there are many options available to help students fund their master's programme. Download your copy of the Scholarship Guide to find out which scholarships from around the world could be available to you, and how to apply for them.

In this guide you will find:
opportunities

Where to look for scholarship opportunities

how_to

How to apply to scholarships relevant to you

list

A list of available scholarships around the world

checklist

A scholarship application checklist

banner
download_icon Download Scholarship Guide

More programs from the university

At undergraduate level, Swansea University offers a wide range of degrees in a number of fields, including:
 


Browse all courses here.

Browse undergraduate scholarships here.

Apply via the university’s online application system here or browse the undergraduate prospectus here.


You can stay connected with Swansea University on FacebookTwitter and YouTube.

Law, LLB (Hons)

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Osteopathy, MOst

::type_cta_button:: View Details

At postgraduate level, Swansea University offers a broad range of taught and research master’s degrees and doctorates in a number of fields, including:
 


Browse all courses here.

At postgraduate level, entry requirements include at least a 2.2 degree (or any foreign equivalent) and for all non-native speakers, a 6.5 IELTS with at least a 6.0 in all sections.
The average fee for most international students at postgraduate level is £17,500 (US$24,300), but scholarships are available for PhDs, MPhils and MRes studies.

Browse postgraduate scholarships here.

Apply via the university’s online application system here or browse the postgraduate prospectus here.


You can stay connected with Swansea University on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

Digital Media, MA

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Economics, MSc

::type_cta_button:: View Details

History, MA

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Human Rights, LLM

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Politics, MA

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Public Policy, MA

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Social Work, MSc

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Biosciences, MRes

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Data Science, MSc

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Mathematics, MSc

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Finance, Ph.D.

::type_cta_button:: View Details

Pharmacy, Ph.D.

::type_cta_button:: View Details
PHD programs