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  • Qualification

    PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy

  • Location

    University of Stirling

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    MAY

  • Duration

    3 years

Course summary

As Scotland’s University for Sporting Excellence, we pride ourselves on game-changing research. We’re shedding light on the risks posed by heading footballs, informing the conversation around anti-doping and inspiring the next generation to form healthy habits. Sport is in our DNA, and our research reflects our passion to make an impact on the global stage.

Our campus is home to Olympic athletes, national academies for tennis and swimming and unique five-star facilities – creating a dynamic environment where theory and practice are closely interlinked.

PhD studies in Sport and Exercise Science can be undertaken in diverse contexts from high performance sport to population health. Staff specialisms include genetics and molecular biology, nutrition and hydration, neuro-muscular function and physical activity. Doctoral students join a dynamic, internationally recognised academic community carrying out innovative studies that improve human health and performance and address global challenges.

Meanwhile, our expertise in Sport and Social Sciences allows doctoral students to conduct original studies across diverse sub-disciplines including sport coaching, sport psychology, sport policy, sociology of sport, and sport management, governance and economics. Our strong connections across the sport, health and exercise sectors allow students to address key issues in sport including anti-doping policy, coach education, sport for social change, sport and identity, and sport mega events. Our expertise includes the role of sport in contributing to health and wellbeing, including active lifestyles and workplace health.

Tuition fees

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£ 18,200per year

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University information

University of Stirling

  • University League Table

    51st

  • Campus address

    University of Stirling, University of Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, Stirling, FK9 4LA, United Kingdom

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    30th out of 85 9

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    179 85%

    5th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    70.0 70%

    57th

    31
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.10 78%

    59th

    19

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