MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
The impact of the research undertaken in the sport and exercise sciences on sports performance, people, policy and practice was rated as world-leading and internationally excellent in the most recent Research Excellence Framework (2014).
Our School of Sport & Exercise plays host to a vibrant academic community – where creative research comes together with cutting-edge scholarships to facilitate the needs of partners from business, community, education, government and voluntary organisations. We’re located at the university’s purpose-built Oxstalls Campus in Gloucester, providing excellent facilities for research, networking and professional development. Research students benefit from research laboratory spaces and dedicated learning resources.
For all higher degrees by research (MA or MSc by Research, MPhil and PhD), candidates are required to investigate an approved topic that results in an independent and original contribution to knowledge, and to demonstrate, by thesis, an understanding of research methods appropriate to the chosen topic area.
Research in the area includes nationally and internationally funded projects working with communities, governing bodies and international research teams – offering the opportunity to work with researchers embedded in global research communities.
A well-established research culture greets incoming students who join a large community of postgraduate scholars and a thriving research environment. Students are encouraged to present their research findings at local, national and international conferences and via internal events.
Research areas include:
Our research in sport and exercise sciences is a major contributor to the university’s research priority area of Sport, Exercise, Health and Wellbeing.
MA or MSc by Research/MRes: at least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area
PhD: a master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic
We actively encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement
EU and international students need IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and 5.5 in any other component) or equivalent
Here's an example of the types of modules you'll study (it's unlikely but the contents and structure of the course could change).
Module information is not available for this programme.
| Start date | Location | UCAS code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2021 | Distance Learning | — | £3,333 | £6,667 |
| Oct 2021 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £3,333 | £6,667 |
| Feb 2022 | Distance Learning | — | £3,333 | £6,667 |
| Feb 2022 | Oxstalls, Gloucester | — | £3,333 | £6,667 |
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We have excellent links with major national and international sports agencies – as well as supportive supervisors and strong peer support from the university community.
Our research-active staff have wide and varied academic and industry experience. You’ll benefit from a well-established research culture with a range of opportunities – from working with elite teams to governing bodies
Our School of Sport & Exercise is one of the largest providers of higher education in sport and exercise science in the UK.
All research students are required to complete the university’s Postgraduate Certificate in Research Methods. Research students may study other postgraduate modules in line with their specific programmes of study and develop areas of expertise.
From within our new international-standard sports arena, specialist labs, therapy suites and strength and conditioning suite, you’ll be challenged and supported by experienced coaches, therapists and scientists.