Birmingham City University

Sport and Exercise Sciences - PhD

Birmingham City UniversityCity South / Alexander Stadium, United Kingdom

Course overview

A PhD in Sport and Exercise Science will help you to develop research skills that support, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs.

Key highlights

  • Develops research skills supporting research and academic careers
  • Close work with specialist academics in your chosen field
  • Support tailored to your individual needs

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 7 — 7.0 IELTS certificate with overall score of 7.0 with no band below 6.5 or equivalent.

Scholarships

  • Bowater Financial Assistance Award

  • Graduate Scholarship

    20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Postgraduate Scholarships

    BCU is offering a scholarship of £3,000 to all self-funding international postgraduate students joining BCU on a full-time postgraduate taught Master’s degree in 2026.

    Up to £3,000

Careers this course leads to

  • University lecturer in sport and exercise science
  • Postdoctoral research fellow
  • Sport scientist
  • Exercise physiologist
  • Research scientist

Cost of study

UK/Home: £5,238 in 2026/27 | International: £15,420 in 2026/27

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Birmingham City University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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