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Sports Science, PhD

Swansea University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    Bay Campus 1

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    JAN

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary

Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre. Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas: Elite Sports Performance, Exercise Medicine and Health and Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance. With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhD's include: The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance, Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes, Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing, Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis, Theories of justice and fair play in tennis, Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective and Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting.

Application deadline

15/11/2025

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 23,800per year

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University information

Swansea University

Swansea University

Swansea University

  • University League Table

    40th

  • Campus address

    Singleton Park Campus, Singleton Park, Swansea, Swansea, SA2 8PP, United Kingdom

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Swansea has a thriving community of students from 130+ countries. This vibrant mix of nationalities and cultures greatly enriches your learning experience.
Swansea's dedicated international recruitment, admissions and student support teams will help to guide you from application to arrival and beyond.
Ranked 40th in the UK (Complete University Guide 2026), Swansea University offers an exceptional education combined with an unforgettable student experience.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Sports Science

    9th out of 85 6

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    132 63%

    35th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    83.0 83%

    6th

    20

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.36 84%

    9th

    12

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