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PhD of Sport and Exercise Science

Liverpool, United Kingdom
5 years
English
On campus
PhD

About the program

A three-year full-time Bachelor of Science in Sport and Exercise Science taught in the School of Psychology on Northumbria's City Campus in Newcastle.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (2 years): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Apply concepts and methods in Sport and Exercise Science to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in Fundamentals of Psychology
Energetics of Exercise. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

Exercise physiologist
Performance analyst
Strength and conditioning coach
Personal trainer
Sport development officer
PE teacher

Curriculum

Three-year full-time degree. Year 1 core: Academic and Professional Skills
Fundamentals of Psychology
Energetics of Exercise
Introduction to Research. Final-year core: SER UG Project
Exercise & Health Intervention Strategies. An optional placement or study abroad year is available.

Entry requirements

Academic

Second-class honours degree or equivalent
Normally three years of relevant professional practice
Interview; IELTS 6.5 overall with no component below 6.0.

Accepted academic background

Second-class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant discipline plus 3 years of professional practice; Interview required

Language tests

IELTS 6.5

Other requirements

Work experience required
Interview required

Work experience details

Relevant professional or industry experience related to the programme is expected for admission.

Documents you’ll need

Typically includes Passport or identity document
Academic transcripts
Qualification certificates
Language proficiency evidence
Completed application materials
Curriculum vitae
Personal statement or statement of purpose
Research proposal where applicable
Academic references
And evidence of relevant professional experience.

How to apply

Review the research admission requirements. Prepare academic transcripts and qualification certificates. Prepare a research proposal where applicable. Identify or contact an appropriate supervisor when requested. Submit the application with supporting documents and language evidence. Await the admission decision.

Other costs

Tuition per year	£7,500 GBP
Application fee	£50 GBP
Deposit	£3,750 GBP

Program details

Campus	Hope Park
Faculty or school	School of Health and Sport Sciences
Department	Science and Environment
Teaching language	English
Credit value	300,360
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	2 years
Scholarship note	Institutional scholarships or tuition awards may be available to eligible international students; Value, Availability, And eligibility vary by programme and intake.

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
October 2027
Apply by
1 May 2027
168 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 5 years.