Professional Doctorate in Sport - DSport
Birmingham City UniversityCity South / Alexander Stadium, United Kingdom
Course overview
The Professional Doctorate in Sport (DSport) is aimed at individuals working in sport who are seeking to advance their skillset and knowledge within their related discipline. The DSport integrates part-time doctoral level study with continuing professional practice, which ideal if you want to study at doctoral level while continuing your professional commitments.
Key highlights
- Designed for individuals already working in sport
- Combines doctoral-level study with continuing professional practice
- Develops advanced skills and knowledge within your sport discipline
- Lets you study while maintaining professional commitments
Entry requirements
- Degree: 1st — to include sport-related discipline
Scholarships
Bowater Financial Assistance Award
Graduate Scholarship
20% fee discount for BCU graduates undertaking Master’s or PhD study.
Up to 20% of feesInternational 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
- Sport scientist
- Strength and conditioning coach
- Performance analyst
- Sports development manager
- University lecturer in sport
- Head of sport performance
Cost of study
UK/Home: £2,619 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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