A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
By studying for a PhD in Sport & Exercise at UoG, you’ll be joining a research community with a strong history of world-leading research. Sport & Exercise research themes focus on three areas:
There are extensive research laboratories within these areas which support sport performance, physical activity and exercise for health, as well as sports coaching and education research using biomechanical, biochemical, physiological, psychological, and sociological techniques.
A PhD in Sport & Exercise here will allow you to develop your ability to plan and conduct and evaluate original research. You will work with academic staff who consistently deliver impactful research. This research was rated world-leading and internationally excellent in every previous cycle of the Research Excellence Framework.
Our research, and the work of our PhD students in Sport and Exercise is a major contributor to the university’s research priority area of Sport, Exercise, Health and Wellbeing.
Research students can study at purpose built facilities, or online, either full-time or part-time alongside employment or family commitments.
In recognition of the fact that no two research projects – or research students – are the same, there’s a flexible approach to supporting you, offering laboratory space and training, fieldwork advice and equipment loans, and access to computer software. You also have access to hot-desk office space and library and ICT support.
A master’s degree or equivalent in a subject area relevant to the proposed research topic.
At least a 2.1 honours degree or equivalent qualification in a relevant subject area.
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.
Please provide a copy of your research proposal. This should be 1,000 words (excluding references and appendices) following the structure outlined in this research proposal guide.
Please note; we’re unable to process applications without a proposal for the School’s consideration. Not supplying one will delay the processing of applications.
We strongly encourage applications from students from a range of diverse backgrounds who demonstrate appropriate research experience and achievement
Start date | Course code |
Fee (UK) per year |
Fee (international) per year |
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February 2024 | — | £5,100 | £11,730 |
October 2024 | — | TBC | TBC |
February 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
October 2025 | — | TBC | TBC |
February 2026 | — | TBC | TBC |
International students can benefit from a range of scholarships and bursaries across many undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. |
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Research students have previously undertaken placement opportunities with the following partners: