Sports Integrity
Loughborough UniversityLoughborough, United Kingdom
Course overview
Shape the future of sport s i ntegrity with a PhD at Loughborough University where world-leading research meets real-world impact. As a global leader in sport-related research, Loughborough offers a dynamic and supportive environment for doctoral study in sport integ rity. Our research spans critical areas including gender equity, disability sport, safeguarding, and sport management with initiatives such as the Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub ; the UNESCO Chair in Sport Physical Activity and Education for Development ; Sport, Climate and Nature Hub; the Peter Harrison Lab for Disability Sport, and our Inclusive Para Sport Strategy driving transformative change.
From exploring barriers to participation for disabled youth to advancing thinking in safeguarding in sport, our interdisciplinary teams collaborate with national and international partners to challenge inequalities and promote access for all. Whether you're passionate about empowering underrepresented communities, influencing policy, or innovating sport integrity practices, Loughborough provides the ideal platform to make a lasting difference and create better futures together. 94% of Loughborough’s research impact is rated world-leading or internationally excellent.
REF 2021
Key highlights
- Research spans gender equity, disability sport, safeguarding and sport management
- Links with Women in Sport Research and Innovation Hub
- Home to UNESCO Chair in Sport, Physical Activity and Education for Development
- Access to Peter Harrison Lab for Disability Sport
- Interdisciplinary teams collaborate with national and international partners
- 94% of research impact rated world-leading or internationally excellent (REF 2021)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Alumni Bursary
10% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 10% of feesAlumni Discount
UK students: £1,500 tuition fee discount for one academic year. International students: £3,000 tuition fee discount for one academic year.
Care Leaver's Scholarship
Excellence Scholarships
UK students: £3,000 off tuition fees; International students: £6,000 off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary
Our International Sports Student Postgraduate Bursary offers a £12,000 tuition fee discount (set against the tuition fees of your chosen postgraduate taught programme ONLY).
Up to £12,000London 10th Anniversary Award
£5,000 off tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Loughborough Business School Scholarship
£1,500 (UK students) and £3,000 (international students) off tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
MBA Progress with Purpose Scholarship
50% of tuition fees which will be credited to the student’s tuition fee account.
Up to 50% of feesQatari Ghanim Al-Muftah Excellence Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Sports integrity officer
- Safeguarding lead in sport
- Sport policy adviser
- University lecturer in sport
- Postdoctoral researcher
- Equality and inclusion manager in sport
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,238 | International: £29,500
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 Loughborough University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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