Sports Therapy

Entry requirements

You will need a good honours degree and a Masters degree in a relevant subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential. You may be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

Months of entry

October

Course content

A Professional Doctorate is a specialist qualification that is appropriate if you are in, or are aspiring to be in, a senior professional appointment in practice, education, or management in sports therapy. It demonstrates your ability to perform at the level of 'expert' within your area of specialism.

This course aims to provide a unified approach to theory and practice within a professional context, so your learning is structured to allow you to develop your skills both in the workplace and the university environment.

Depending on your circumstances, your study can be undertaken between five and six years. During this time, you prepare two portfolios which chronicle your development of expert practice in your workplace. In tandem, you also study taught modules at the University which provide you with the expertise in qualitative, statistical, and other research methods required for researching sports therapy.

Your own interests, experiences, and needs determine a great deal about how your course is structured and what areas you focus on. A key part of demonstrating your expertise in your specialist area is the development of a 40,000-word dissertation on a relevant topic.

Information for international students

Entry requirements: You can find international entry requirements for most countries on our international students webpage. If your country is not listed, please contact Postgraduate Admissions at pgadmit@essex.ac.uk.

Pre-sessional English Language courses: If you need to improve your English language skills before joining your main degree course, we offer pre-sessional English courses on our campuses in partnership with Kaplan International Pathways.

Fees and funding

There are a wide range of funding options for postgraduate study, including scholarships, bursaries and alumni discounts. You can check your eligibility on our fees and funding webpage.