Sport and Exercise Science, Ph.D. / M.Phil.
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite Sports Performance Exercise Medicine and Health Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science.
Recent PhD's include: The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis Theories of justice and fair play in tennis Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting We are ranked: Top 51-100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025) 100% world-leading and internationally excellent impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Key highlights
- Research based in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine centre
- Research spans elite sports performance, exercise medicine and health
- Sports ethics, integrity and governance offered as a research area
- Recent theses include ischaemic preconditioning in elite sport
- Past projects cover physical activity in youth with cystic fibrosis
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- University lecturer in sport and exercise science
- Postdoctoral research fellow
- Sport scientist
- Exercise physiologist
- Physical activity and health researcher
- Sports policy and governance adviser
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
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 Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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