Lancaster University
Sports and Exercise Sciences PhD
Lancaster University

Key Course Facts

Course Description

The PhD in Sports and Exercise Science is an excellent opportunity to pursue your research career in this domain, while increasing your knowledge, learning new skills and developing your own abilities as a researcher.

With a wide range of topics to be explored, you will gain in-depth knowledge in an area of your interest, contributing to our understanding of the relevant issues. You will be guided by our experienced staff, providing you direction and support so you can grow into an accomplished, independent researcher.

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

    • 7.0
    • Graduate Degrees
    • 6.5
    • Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Sports and Exercise Sciences, PhD, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

**2:1 Hons degree (UK or equivalent) in a relevant subject**

We may also consider non-standard applicants, please contact us for information.

As part of your application you will also need to provide a viable research proposal. Guidance for writing a research proposal can be found on our writing a research proposal webpage.

We may ask you to provide a recognised English language qualification, dependent upon your nationality and where you have studied previously.

We normally require an IELTS (Academic) Test with an overall score of at least 6.5, and a minimum of 5.5 in each element of the test. We also consider other English language qualifications.

Costs

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

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About Lancaster University

Lancaster University was established in 1964 and is located in the rural setting of Lancaster. The campus provides a series of amenities, including banks and a post office. Academically, all of this university’s courses and programmes are accredited and approved by MARP, ensuring that the curriculums delivered here are set at a high standard. In terms of facilities, students have access to a variety of study and recreational spaces intended to improve their wellbeing, such as Meditation and Tai Chi classes, and Woodland walks.

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Student composition of Lancaster University

undergraduates:
12595
postgraduates:
4065
Total:
16660
Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Sport and Exercise Sciences”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
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