School of Sport

PhD Postgraduate research in Sports and Recreation

PhD Part-time Distance Learning 8 years, Full-time 4 years, Part-time 8 years

From sport psychology and performance analysis to coaching science and sport sociology, our internationally recognised supervisors work across traditional subject boundaries, creating unique opportunities for interdisciplinary research.

From sport psychology and performance analysis to coaching science and sport sociology, our internationally recognised supervisors work across traditional subject boundaries, creating unique opportunities for interdisciplinary research.

Award
PhD
Start date(s)
January 2025, , September 2024
UCAS Code
Course specifications
Course length
Part-time Distance Learning (8 years),Full-time (4 years),Part-time (8 years)
Campus location
University: Online Distance Learning,University: Walsall Campus
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Why choose this course?

We offer supervision for PhD research across a wide range of sport-related disciplines, including psychology, performance analysis, coaching science and sport sociology. 

The Faculty of Education, Health and Wellbeing (FEHW) supports the research ambitions of over 240 doctoral students across Education, Health, Social Work and Social Care, Sport and Psychology. Our research community is diverse and dynamic, collaborating with local, regional and international students on innovative research projects.

Our research supervisors possess internationally recognised expertise in a range of research methodologies and frequently work across subject areas, for example, research supervision can take place around the intersections of Education and Health and Sport and Psychology. We support students with a vibrant seminar and workshop calendar of events and sits within a and broader university research community where a very wide range of activity and support takes place.

What happens on the course?

PhD studies can be pursued either full-time (typically three years) or part-time (typically six years). These theoretical research projects advance knowledge and understanding within their field, informing future research, education, and policy development. We encourage you to explore our research videos to learn more about our current projects and areas of expertise.

Potential Career Paths

Teaching and researching in sports science, recreation management, or related fields.

Writing the code behind apps, analytics tools, and performance platforms.

Creating detailed career plans for athletes to track their growth and long-term success.

Help elected representatives implement public policies in the field of sport.

Additional Information

Everything you need to know about this course!

  • Psychology
  • Physiology
  • Biomechanics
  • Performance
  • Coaching
  • Sociology
  • Leadership
  • Innovation
  • Analysis
  • Development
  • Education
  • Research
  • Methodology
  • Collaboration
  • Management

Location Mode Fee Year
Home Full-time £4596 per year 2022-23
Home Full-time £4712 per year 2023-24
Home Full-time £4786 per year 2024-25
Home Full-time £ per year 2025-26
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4596 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4712 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time Distance Learning £4786 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time Distance Learning £ per year 2025-26
Home Part-time £2298 per year 2022-23
Home Part-time £2356 per year 2023-24
Home Part-time £2393 per year 2024-25
Home Part-time £ per year 2025-26
International Full-time £14450 per year 2022-23
International Full-time £15450 per year 2023-24
International Full-time £15950 per year 2024-25
International Full-time £ per year 2025-26
International Part-time Distance Learning £14450 per year 2022-23
International Part-time Distance Learning £9600 per year 2023-24
International Part-time Distance Learning £9600 per year 2024-25
International Part-time Distance Learning £ per year 2025-26

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed

 Applicants for a research degree shall normally hold either:

 • a first or upper second class honours degree, or

 • a master’s degree, or

 • evidence of prior practice or learning that is accepted by the Dean of Research.

Applicants must demonstrate proficiency in English at least to the level of an IELTS score (or equivalent) of 7.0, with no individual element less than 6.0. The only exemption to this is for students who are not required to do so as per UKVI regulations: https://www.gov.uk/student-visa/knowledge-of-english. 

 

Our students

Financial support for research study:

Before applying, you should consider carefully how you will finance your studies for the duration of your programme, including tuition fees, research support fees and living costs.


Government loans (Home Fee Status):

Government loans are available for postgraduate research students of up to £28,673, to cover fees and living expenses. More information can be found at Doctoral-loans website.


Studying in the UK:Guidance for EU students

For 2021/22 new entrants, EU, other EEA and Swiss nationals will no longer be eligible for home fee status and financial support from Student Finance England.


Self-funded:

We are able to take payments in instalments, to spread out the cost of your studies, and it is possible to switch between full-time and part-time modes of study. For more information go to How to pay.


Postgraduate Research Loyalty Discount:

To students progressing from an undergraduate programme and/or a taught postgraduate programme to a postgraduate research programme, where both courses are University of Wolverhampton Awards.

There is no time limit on how long ago you completed your degree and/or Masters level qualification, as long as the new award is at a higher level.

For full terms and conditions please see: Loyalty Discount for Postgraduate Research Students


Research councils:

The UK Research and Innovation funds postgraduate study in all subject areas on a discretionary basis.


University Research Studentships:

The University offers a very limited number of research stipends, formerly known as bursaries, to research students. Stipends are designed to support specific projects as determined by the Research Institute rather than individual student-led projects. Funds are accessible from the relevant Research Institute or Centre - please contact them directly.


Other sources:

Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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Email

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