Highlights
Tuition fee
3500 GBP
500 GBP / year
3500 GBP / year
Unknown
Tuition fee
3500 GBP
500 GBP / year
3500 GBP / year
Unknown
Duration
60 months
Duration
60 months
Apply date
Unknown
Apply date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Start date
Unknown
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Campus location
Leeds, United Kingdom
Taught in
English
Taught in
English

About

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport programme at Leeds Beckett University integrates part-time doctoral level study with continuing professional practice. It is therefore ideal for those who wish to study at doctoral level whilst maintaining their professional commitments.

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Overview

The Doctor of Professional Practice in Sport programme at Leeds Beckett University aims to support experienced professionals working within sport to develop evidence-led solutions to their ‘real world’ workplace problems and gain a formal qualification at the same time.

Aims:

  • Evaluate theoretical aspects of expertise that allows you to benchmark your current practices and future aspirations within your industry
  • Explore your current professional practices to identify potential problems within your role
  • Understand the research process, to apply creative thinking, to solve your practical based problems
  • Develop communication skills that allows the submission of work for publication
  • Make an original contribution to the enhancement of professional practice within your field

Programme Structure

Area of Focus: 

  • Sport and Exercise Science
  • Sport Coaching
  • Sport and Exercise Physiology
  • Sport and Exercise Biomechanics
  • Sport and Exercise Nutrition
  • Sport and Exercise Psychology
  • Sport Development
  • Sport Business Management
  • Sport Marketing
  • Physical Education
  • Physical Activity and Health
  • Physical Activity & Health

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

English
IELTS
7

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

  • Leeds, United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS
7

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Other requirements

General requirements

  • Qualifications – Undergraduate degree plus postgraduate qualification
  • Work Experience – A minimum of 3 years applied experience working within sport
  • Non-English speaking countries - An overall IELTS score of 7 with no individual sub-score below 6.5

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
  • International

    3500 GBP 3000 GBP Built-In Scholarship
    Non-residents
    500 GBP / year
    ≈ 500 GBP / year
  • Domestic

    Citizens or residents
    3500 GBP / year
    ≈ 3500 GBP / year

Additional Details

This scholarship is available only first-year international students

Living costs

Leeds

United Kingdom
637 - 1103 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.

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
Not specified
High Performance Scholarship

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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Provided by university
Grant
1500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Focus Sport Scholarship

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Leeds Beckett University
Leeds, United Kingdom
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship

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ServiceScape
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
The Aga Khan Foundation’s International Scholarship Programme
Merit-based

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Aga Khan Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships

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ACES Education Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based

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OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
28 Feb 2027
Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship
Merit-based

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Boustany Foundation
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
19000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Scholarships for PhD Students
Merit-based

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Junhua Li
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
6000 USD
Deadline
31 Jan 2027
Amberscholar Scholarship
Merit-based

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Amber Scholar
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship

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Voice Talent Online
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
10000 USD
Deadline
01 Jun 2027
The PhD Prep Fellowship
Merit-based

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Admit Lab
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based

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Salvado Law
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based

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Anonymous Hope Fund
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
22500 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids

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UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship

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IELTS from 6 to 9
Location not available
Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme

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The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
Location not available

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