About this course
Loughborough University offers PhD Sport as a 3-year doctoral Ph.D. programme in Sport Science. Based in Loughborough, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £28,600 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6.5 overall or TOEFL iBT 88. Intakes run across 5 windows (Study Period (July), 2026 and Study Period (February), 2027…).
Scholarships are available to international applicants.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
Postgraduate research degrees delivered in the School of Sport, Exercise and Health Sciences, require applicants to have a 2:1 honours degree (or equivalent international qualification) or a master’s degree in a relevant subject, in addition to any specific criteria related to the individual research project.
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Study Period (July), 2026
- ▸Study Period (February), 2027
- ▸July, 2027
- ▸Autumn 2 (October), 2026
- ▸Summer (April), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
