Overview

This Elite Performance (Sport) programme at Dublin City University is a mix of research and lectures, where you’ll develop your own bespoke learning journey. Modules are designed to support professional development and encourage you to consider what underpins your practice and career trajectory. You’ll also gain an understanding of research methodologies and skills, and apply these to your own work.

Careers

Graduates of the Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport) will have established their authority in their area of doctoral research by making a domain-specific contribution at the forefront of professional practice.

Graduates will be prepared to take leadership roles in their domain which will allow them influence the way in which their profession is approached both nationally and internationally. Graduates will gain a formal academic recognition of their professional development and standing that exemplifies the specific contribution made to extending knowledge and professional practice in sport performance.

Programme Structure

To obtain additional information about the programme, we kindly suggest that you visit the programme website, where you can find further details and relevant resources.

Key information

Duration

Part-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-09-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-07-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

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63

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

240 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Dublin, Ireland

Disciplines

Sport and Exercise Science

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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

Duolingo English Test

120

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TOEFL^® IBT

OR

92

OR

4.5

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PTE Academic

63

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Reflecting the nature of the Professional Doctorate in Elite Performance (Sport), candidates must be working in an area of professional practice, where they have reasonable experience of that profession, and an opportunity to contribute significantly to the performance within/of that profession. Evidence that may be provided to support this include:

Holding a position or role in the promotion of sport performance

Professional qualifications in the domain

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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

10500 EUR / year

≈ 10500 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

5200 EUR / year

≈ 5200 EUR / year

Additional Details

EU Fee

€5,200 per annum in years 1 & 2; €3,600 per annum in years 3 and 4

Non EU Fee

€10,500 per annum in years 1 & 2; €6,700 per annum in years 3 and 4

Living costs

Dublin

Ireland

1100 - 1800 EUR / month

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