University of Essex

PhD Sports Therapy

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The PhD is a research degree, usually taking three to four years full-time, where students work at the heart of an internationally connected research community. Students undertake an independent research project within the School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, focusing on an area of staff expertise in sports therapy.

Learning involves training as an independent researcher, guided by one or two supervisors through regular one-to-one meetings and bi-annual supervisory board meetings. The final assessment is the submission of a thesis, typically up to 80,000 words, which must critically assess existing work and contribute new knowledge to the field.

Entry requirements

  • IELTS: 6.5 — 6.5 IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Loyalty Discount

    First Class or Distinction, 2.1 or Merit, 2.2 or successful completion of a Masters, Graduate or PG Diploma - 20%.

    Up to 20% of fees

  • Essex Futures BT– Masters Scholarship

    School of Computer Science and Electronic Engineering (CSEE) is delighted to be offering up to six scholarship worth £5,500 each for 1 year full time.

    Up to £5,500

  • Global Talent Masters Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a scholarship worth £5,000, paid as a discount on your tuition fee.

    Up to £5,000

  • Hugh Brogan Bursary

    If you are applying to study a History MA degree, you could be eligible for one of four available cash bursaries worth £2,500.

    Up to £2,500

  • Postgraduate Masters (PGT) International Health Bursary

    The University is offering a bursary of £776 for Masters (PGT) international students.

    Up to £776

  • Postgraduate Premium Pathway Scholarship

    You could be eligible for a tuition fee discount of £6,500, for your first year of study at Essex.

    Up to £6,500

  • Sociology and Criminology - Fuller PGT Scholarship

    The Department of Sociology and Criminology is offering scholarships of £11,025 to support six postgraduate students to study within the department in 2026-2027.

    Up to £11,025

  • The Eleonore Koch Travel Fund

    The School of Philosophical, Historical & Interdisciplinary Studies is offering a bursary of up to £5,000.

  • The Essex MBA Dean's Award

    The school is able to offer fee discounts between 10% - 100% of tuition fee value.

  • The Ronald J. Hill Fund

    The department of Government is offering a bursary of £3,000 to assist one postgraduate student within the department of Government to assist with tuition fees or living costs.

    Up to £3,000

  • University of Sanctuary Scholarship

Career opportunities

Graduates of the PhD Sports Therapy from the University of Essex can work as a/an:

  • University Lecturer/Academic
  • Post-Doctoral Research Fellow
  • Senior Clinical Sports Therapist
  • High-Performance Sports Director
  • Biomedical Laboratory Manager

Cost of study

The international students’ tuition fee for the PhD Sports Therapy at the University of Essex is £22,550. Note that this tuition fee is subject to change.

Admission

Admission to the PhD Sports Therapy programme is made through the university’s application system. If you need further assistance, we at AHZ can assist you with your application process.

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