Study Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences PhD at The University of Edinburgh in the UK, Sport

About this course

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

What will I learn?

Our research-based programmes allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field.Our research activities cover a wide range of aspects relating to sport, physical education and health sciences.The PhD is a substantial piece of independent research which makes a contribution to the state of existing knowledge in the field.The PhD programme is designed to take three years full-time or six years part-time. The programme is examined by submission of a thesis of up to 100,000 words and by oral examination.

Which department am I in?

Sport

Study options

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,000.00 (US$ 37,451) per year

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

Expected July 2027

Start date

October 2026

Venue

Holyrood Campus

Moray House School of Education and Sport,

The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus,

Edinburgh,

EH8 8AQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (3 Years)

Tuition fees

£29,000.00 (US$ 37,451) per year

This is a fixed fee

Application deadline

30/10/2026

Start date

January 2027

Venue

Holyrood Campus

Moray House School of Education and Sport,

The University of Edinburgh Holyrood Campus,

Edinburgh,

EH8 8AQ, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

A UK 2:1 honours degree, or its international equivalent postgraduate degree with a 60% overall grade point average, and 60% in the dissertation, or its international equivalent.

We may also consider your application if you have other qualifications or substantial experience; if in doubt, please contact us to check before you apply.

You must also submit a research proposal that fits well with our staff expertise. You are encouraged to contact potential supervisors in advance to informally discuss your research proposal.

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