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PhD/DPhil - Doctor of Philosophy
Holyrood Campus
Part Time
Jan 2027
6 Year
Our research-based programmes allow you to make a significant contribution to knowledge in, and understanding of, your chosen field.Our research activities cover a wide range of aspects relating to sport, physical education and health sciences.The PhD is a substantial piece of independent research which makes a contribution to the state of existing knowledge in the field.The PhD programme is designed to take three years full-time or six years part-time. The programme is examined by submission of a thesis of up to 100,000 words and by oral examination.