University of Essex

PhD Health and Physical Activity

University of EssexColchester Campus, United Kingdom

Course overview

The University of Essex PhD in Health and Physical Activity enables students to conduct original research in sport, rehabilitation, and exercise science under expert supervision. 

 

Students are assessed through the preparation and submission of a thesis and, if required, a viva, and they benefit from excellent laboratory and measurement facilities for physical and physiological research.

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 with a PhD in Health and Physical Activity from the University of Essex move into roles such as:

 

  • Academic Researcher 

  • Lecturer 

  • Senior Practitioner 

  • Research and Development Specialist

  • Policy adviser

Cost of study

International students enrolled in the PhD in Health and Physical Activity at the University of Essex pay a tuition fee of £22,550 per year.

Admission

Admission to the PhD in Health and Physical Activity from the University of Essex is made through the university’s application portal. You can speak to our advisors at AHZ to assist you with your application process.

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