Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition
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Entry requirements
You will need:
- a Masters degree with a research dissertation in a relevant subject; and
- research training relating to your chosen subject area for a PhD direct
If you are applying for an MPhil or MPhil/PhD, you need a minimum 2:1 honours degree in a relevant subject.
Months of entry
January, June, September
Course content
Excellent research opportunities await at the Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition. Work at the forefront of developments with leading experts.
- Study full or part-time over one to seven years
- Complete your research degree (MPhil/PhD) in a Faculty known for its internationally-acclaimed research
- Explore scholarship opportunities
- Benefit from expert supervision and researcher training
- Enjoy excellent facilities and great employment connections
The programme route you undertake will depend on your qualifications and experience. Most of our students initially register for MPhil/PhD and go on to complete their PhD via successful progression from MPhil.
You can study for an MPhil full time over one or two years or part time over two to four years. Progressing from an MPhil (and including MPhil registration), you can study for a PhD full time over 33 to 48 months or part time over 45 to 84 months. If you are taking a direct route PhD, you can study full time over two to three years or part time over three to six years.
Each year, each Faculty provides the University Research Degrees Committee with a summative report on the progress of all its eligible postgraduate research students.
Throughout your studies, you will also have the support of LJMU’s Graduate School which offers expert advice and guidance to those enrolled on MPhil and PhD programmes.
Qualification, course duration and attendance options
- PhD
- full time24-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time36-84 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- MPhil
- full time12-24 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
- part time24-48 months
- Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
Course contact details
- Name
- Course Enquiries
- courses@ljmu.ac.uk