Study Sport, Exercise and Health Science - SportD at University of Kent in the UK, School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

About this course

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

What will I learn?

The Professional Doctorate in Sport, Exercise and Health Science is a specialist programme designed for experienced sport, exercise and health practitioners who would like to undertake research that is relevant and applied to their area of professional practice. Through a combination of individually tutored modules and your own research, you develop your academic and professional knowledge and acquire a range of advanced research skills. The professional doctorate programme culminates with the submission of your doctoral thesis or portfolio on a topic that advances your area of professional knowledge or practice.

Which department am I in?

School of Sport and Exercise Sciences

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2026

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£23,500.00 (US$ 30,349) per year

This is a fixed fee

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

Start date

December 2027

Venue

University of Kent - Canterbury Campus

Canterbury Campus,

Canterbury,

Kent,

CT2 7NZ, Southern England, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A first or upper second class honours degree and/or a Masters degree in any subject. Candidates must normally be experienced sport, exercise or health practitioners. Candidates will be required to write a brief proposal and will be invited to attend an informal interview with the programme director and potential supervisor. All applicants are considered on an individual basis and additional qualifications, professional qualifications and relevant experience may also be taken into account when considering applications.

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