- Doctorate
- 36 months
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) - Sport, Physical Education and Health Sciences
The University of Edinburgh · Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Tuition
£27,600
Submit by January 1, 2027 · 73 days left · not confirmed by the school · starts January 1, 2027
Ask about this course- Length
- 36 months
- Starts
- January 1, 2027not confirmed by the school
- IELTS
- 7 overall
- Post-study work
- Available, as published
- Taught in
- English
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,347
Overview
The University of Edinburgh is ranked first in Scotland for research power in Education and Sport (Times Higher Education, REF 2021). It offers the largest concentration of researchers in education in a Scottish university, meaning that students will be supported by and have the opportunity to collaborate with leaders in the field.
Their research activities encompass a wide range of aspects relating to sport, physical education, and health sciences.
Staff at Moray House School of Education and Sport provide supervision on a variety of topics within the fields of:
• physical education • sport management • sports science • social and cultural significance of sport • health sciences
Many opportunities also exist for interdisciplinary research.
The PhD represents a substantial piece of independent research that contributes to the existing body of knowledge in the field.
The PhD programme is designed to take three years full-time or six years part-time. The programme is assessed through the submission of a thesis of up to 100,000 words and an oral examination.
Entry requirements
As the university states them. Whether you meet them depends on your own results — ask us and a consultant will check with you.
- English
- IELTS: 7 overall or above
- TOEFL: 100 overall or above
Fees and living costs
- Tuition
- £27,600
- Cost of living (annual)
- £13,347
Published as The University of Edinburgh publishes it, through ApplyBoard, and not checked by Go Study — ask us and a consultant will confirm any of it with the school.
Intakes
January 1, 2027
Starts January 1, 2027 · apply by January 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
October 1, 2027
Starts October 1, 2027 · apply by October 1, 2027
not confirmed by the school
January 1, 2028
Starts January 1, 2028 · apply by January 1, 2028
not confirmed by the school
October 1, 2028
Starts October 1, 2028 · the school has not published an application deadline
not confirmed by the school
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