Overview

About the programme

The Doctor of Philosophy at Plymouth Marjon University has four key areas of research:

Business and Social Science:

This area of research recognises that interdisciplinarity is important for addressing some of today's most pressing issues. These issues may include climate change, sustainability, social equality and environmental degradation and post-Covid recovery. If you have an idea for a research project please do get in touch.

Sport and Exercise Science:

This area produces research that advances knowledge of how physical activity, exercise, and sport are related to human performance, social inclusion and sustainability.

Health and Wellbeing:

Within the area of Health and Wellbeing, the university has particular and immediate strengths that will enable the advancement of knowledge and understanding through a supportive and vibrant environment.

Education:

Research undertaken within education encompasses the full range of sectors of informal and formal education and addresses education pedagogy, policy, practice.

Programme Structure

Plymouth Marjon University welcomes applications for postgraduate research students (PhD) across four key research areas:

Business and Social Science
Sport and Exercise Science
Health and Wellbeing
Education

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-10-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

More details

Students need to send a brief overview of their research idea. If it's accepted, they'll be offered a meeting to complete the RD2a application form.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Plymouth, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Education Health Sciences Sport and Exercise Science View 121 other PhDs in Education in 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

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

The application process for a PhD is iterative: you are likely to be asked to refine your proposal and you can expect to be kept informed of progress.
The first step in applying to undertake a PhD at Marjon is to complete the RD1a Research Degree Enquiry which includes a brief 200-word overview of your research idea. If there is scope to supervise and support your research, one of our PGR Coordinators will contact you.
You will be offered an informal meeting with a research supervisor to discuss the completion of RD2a research degree application form which includes a project proposal of 750 words.

IELTS (Academic) - Minimum of 6.0 in each category (within the last 2 years)

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

15670 GBP / year

≈ 15670 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

5006 GBP / year

≈ 5006 GBP / year

Living costs

Plymouth

United Kingdom

731 - 1387 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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