Sport and Exercise Science
| Award | Attendance | Study | Duration | Start | Domestic fees | International fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PhD, MPhil | On-Campus | Full-time, Part-time | 2 - 6 years | October, January, April, July | £5006 per year | £23800 per year |
About Sport and Exercise Science, PhD - at Swansea University
Sport and Exercise Science research at Swansea University takes place in the Applied Sports, Technology, Exercise and Medicine (A-STEM) research centre.
Research activity in Sport and Exercise Science is in three main areas:
- Elite Sports Performance
- Exercise Medicine and Health
- Sports Ethics, Integrity and Governance
With our flourishing research environment Swansea University provides an excellent base for your research as a PhD or MPhil student in Sports Science. Recent PhD's include:
- The use of ischemic preconditioning as a strategy for preconditioning, training and recovery within elite sport performance
- Development and evaluation of a support programme for parents of elite youth athletes
- Novel methods of conceptualising and measuring physical activity in children using 3D printing
- Investigating the Measurement of Physical Activity and its Impact on Quality of Life in Youth with Cystic Fibrosis
- Theories of justice and fair play in tennis
- Optimising motivation for exercise based video games: A needs based perspective
- Examination of the prevalence of cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes risk in a workplace-based setting
We are ranked:
- Top 51-100 in the World (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- 100% world-leading and internationally excellent impact - Research Excellence Framework (REF) 2021
Entry requirements
Contact Swansea University to find course entry requirements.
Why study at Swansea University
There are many reasons to choose Swansea University for your studies; from the stunning beachfront locations of our Singleton Park and Bay campuses, to our global reputation for research and academic excellence, we offer a safe, supportive and fun environment to live and study, and our vast range of courses and subject areas mean you are sure to find the future career for you.
- Top 30 UK research-led university (Research Excellence Framework 2014-2021)
- Ranked within the Top 300 of universities globally (QS World University Rankings 2025)
- Voted 6th safest city in England and Wales (Complete University Guide 2024)
- UK Top 10 of the People and Planet University League (Times Good University Guide 2025)
Whether you join us for your undergraduate degree, postgraduate studies or research, you’ll receive a modern approach to learning, backed by cutting-edge facilities and an excellent research and teaching faculty.
Join Swansea and start your journey, studying in a picturesque, student-friendly city by the sea with so much to offer.