The School of Sport and Exercise Science offers a wide range of opportunities to engage in our research, conducted in collaboration with communities, professionals and practitioners. Research is an essential component of the School’s activity and it is committed to maintaining an infrastructure and intellectually stimulating environment that supports the development of the next generation of researchers. Applications for postgraduate research are welcome across the diverse sport, exercise and health disciplines in which the School’s academic staff specialise. In addition to subject-specific support from a supervisory team, you can benefit from a tailored programme of research training that is designed to allow you to build on your existing knowledge and acquire the advanced skills and expertise needed to achieve your career aspirations.

Graduates may go on to take positions as researchers or academics in institutes of higher education. However, many have used the experience for personal development and have gone on to take jobs in sports-related commerce or the health professions.