Masters by Research in Sport and Exercise Sciences in Durham United Kingdom | Durham University

We oversee PhD, MPhil, and Masters by Research programs, with the department's interdisciplinary focus evident in the diverse research projects pursued.

Our faculty supervisors offer guidance while pushing students to excel as top-tier researchers in their disciplines. Students actively participate in departmental life, from conducting seminars and presenting at theme meetings to gaining teaching, leadership, and committee experience. Throughout the Postgraduate Research (PGR) program, staff provide comprehensive training in advanced research ethics, methodologies, and theory. The thriving research environment enables PGRs to achieve global recognition, frequently publishing in prestigious journals. Some have authored award-winning book chapters, like the Taylor & Francis Social Sciences Handbook of the Year. Our students consistently earn honors at international conferences, including those hosted by the British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences, European Federation of Sport Psychology, and European Association for Sociology of Sport. Many secure competitive grants for research, international study opportunities, and policy or industry internships. Several have even served on distinguished committees during their PGR studies, such as the UK Chief Medical Officers' Physical Activity Expert Committees for Communication and Surveillance.