MPhil, PhD eSports in Dundee United Kingdom | Abertay University

This research degree opportunity is pending University approval. Prospective students interested in pursuing research in this field should consult with the Dean to review their proposed study.

Abertay's Sport and Exercise Sciences Division specializes in gender equity in sports, health risks of inactive lifestyles, exercise-based health interventions, high-performance training, athletic excellence, and wellness in later life. Our research frequently examines groups with protected characteristics (such as age, gender, or disability) while addressing duty of care concerns that are increasingly important in modern sports. This aligns with our collaborations with Police Scotland, Active Schools, sports governing bodies, nonprofit organizations, and small-to-medium enterprises.

The Division operates two human performance labs for physiological assessment, along with dedicated strength/conditioning and biomechanics facilities to enhance both education and research. These spaces feature EMG/ECG devices, ergometers, biofeedback systems, motion sensors, force measurement tools, timing systems, gas/blood analyzers, GSR technology, BioHarness monitoring, Vicon motion capture, force plates, jump analysis mats, body composition scanners, and linear position trackers.

Collaboration with other departments provides access to advanced biochemical and molecular physiology instruments, plus innovative movement studies through partnerships with game design specialists.

Abertay maintains performance research alliances with organizations including Scottish Rugby, Dundee United FC, Dundee FC, and the Fife Flyers ice hockey team, creating fresh research prospects.

Our research degrees equip graduates for academic careers while offering diverse professional pathways beyond higher education.
MPhil typically requires 2 years of full-time study