Study Sport and Exercise Sciences - PhD at Birmingham City University in the UK, Sport and Life Sciences

About this course

About this course
- Overview
- Department
Study options
Entry requirements
- International

What will I learn?

OverviewA PhD in Sport and Exercise Science will help you to develop research skills that support, research and/or academic careers. You will work closely with a team of specialist academics in your chosen field, and receive excellent support tailored to your individual needs. What's covered in this course?A PhD enables you to follow a programme of self-directed, independent study, supported by experienced supervisors who are themselves experts in their area. You will also be supported by the wider research community in the Faculty and you will have regular opportunities to attend research seminars, conferences and symposia.The College of Life Science is keen to hear from serious researchers interested in pursuing a PhD. Normally we would expect a good MA in a relevant area as an entry requirement, but in certain cases this may not be needed. PhD applications tend to be taken more seriously where some thought has been given not just to the project, but also to the potential supervisor.

Which department am I in?

Sport and Life Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

10/12/2026

Start date

May 2027

Venue

Alexander Stadium

Walsall Road Perry Barr,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B42 2LR, Central England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£15,420.00 (US$ 19,914) per year

This is a fixed fee

*Price shown is for indicative purposes, please check with institution

Application deadline

30/09/2026

Start date

February 2027

Venue

City South Campus

Westbourne Road,

Birmingham,

West Midlands,

B15 3TN, Central England, United Kingdom

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Entry requirements

For international students

To apply for our Life Science PhD research degree you should have, or expect to be awarded, a Masters degree in a relevant Sport Science area at British or overseas university.

Exceptional applicants without a Masters degree, but holding a first class or high second class Bachelors degree Sports and exercise related areas may be considered dependent upon the academic coherence and promise of their research proposal, and its consonance with the academic expertise of the college.

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.