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Overview
About the programme
The Durham University Department of Sport and Exercise Sciences leads research to help reduce inequalities, promote social justice and ensure better health and wellbeing within and through sport, exercise and physical activity.
Our academic team brings together psychologists, physiologists, nutritionists, sociologists and political scientists, enabling the Department to be at the forefront of developing multi- and interdisciplinary approaches to study and research.
Programme Structure
Research areas include:
- female health
- childhood obesity
- disability and sports participation.
- global and national sport policies
- physical activity and disability
- health inequalities
- athlete health for sports performance and wellbeing
- professional and community sport
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
Duolingo English Test 130
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 68
IELTS 7
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Durham, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
GPA Upper Second Class
English requirements
Duolingo English Test 130
TOEFL® IBT OR
90
PTE Academic 68
IELTS 7
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Our minimum entry requirements for Postgraduate Research are an upper second class honours degree (2:1) from a UK university or an equivalent degree qualification from an overseas university.
- A Masters qualification is a requirement for entry on our PhD programme. Evidence of research skills and/or experience is useful.
You will need to provide the following documentation:
- A current Curriculum Vitae/Resumé.
- A research proposal, which is no longer than 2,000 words in length (excluding bibliography), which specifies a topic of study, aims and objectives, proposed research methods and ethical considerations.
- Two letters of reference, at least one of which must be an academic reference.
- Transcripts of your previous degree(s), professionally translated if not in English.
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
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International Applies to you
Applies to youNon-residents26500 GBP / year≈ 26500 GBP / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5238 GBP / year≈ 5238 GBP / year
Living costs
Durham
United Kingdom
660 - 1140 GBP / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Sport and Exercise Sciences.
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
16 Jan 2027
Chinese Scholarships Council
Merit-based
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Provided by university
Grant
21805 GBP
Deadline
31 Mar 2027
Khodorkovsky Scholarships
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Provided by university
Grant
10000 GBP
Deadline
29 May 2027
Inspiring Excellence Postgraduate Scholarship
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Provided by university
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Alumni Fee Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
4000 USD
Deadline
30 Jun 2027
The New York Pass® Education Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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