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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Essex

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    20-APR-26

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Within our multidisciplinary School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences, we offer research supervision in a broad range of fields. As a research student at Essex, you work at the heart of our internationally acknowledged and well-connected research community. Our School offers an environment with an excellent reputation for research and teaching. Many of our staff work with local National Health Service (NHS) Trusts and other local health agencies, which enhances our grasp of the contemporary links between academic research, the major issues of the day, and practice. We also offer an MPhil in this subject. Both full-time and part-time study can be supported. You can also start the PhD in either October, January or April.

Application deadline

08/09/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 19,650per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

University of Essex

  • University League Table

    29th

  • Campus address

    University of Essex, Wivenhoe Park, Colchester, Essex, CO4 3SQ, United Kingdom

The careers team offers dedicated international careers advice and support throughout your studies and after graduation.
Central London is easily accessible from each of the university's campuses.
Gain access to the curriculum from nine European universities through the YUFE (Young Universities for the Future of Europe) virtual campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    24th out of 46 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 224
    148 66%

    24th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    98.0 98%

    7th

    6
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.02 76%

    31st

    18

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