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Universities United Kingdom Liverpool John Moores University Courses DSportExSci Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science

DSportExSci Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science
at Liverpool John Moores University

Liverpool, United Kingdom

Tuition Fee £ 16,600
Country Rank#56
Duration36 Months
Score IELTS: 7

Program Overview

LJMU's Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science enables you to create and interpret new knowledge associated with your own professional practice.

Designed to support the creation and interpretation of new professional practice in your own area
Enjoy high quality supervision on this programme which is underpinned by high-grade research
Go on to work with elite athletes or take up a position in physical activity promotion, education, teaching or research
Work closely with academic staff who are leaders in their research field and experts in training

Applied Sport and Exercise Science is an established discipline with growing possibilities for qualified professionals.

Opportunities for professional training at doctoral level are increasingly important for vocational careers within sport and exercise. This doctorate facilitates the creation and interpretation of new professional knowledge.

To obtain the award you will need to complete a related Masters programme or MPhil and spend two or more years acquiring a range of supervised skills connected with applied research.

The programme is underpinned by a strong focus on equipping future Applied Sport and Exercise Scientists for a range of professional scenarios associated with problem solving.

You will develop your skills as a research practitioner, more specifically the ability to complete research projects in the real world. You will also demonstrate that you have the generic professional skills required to be an Applied Sport and Exercise Scientist through your own work-based learning experiences, taught sessions on the programme and extensive supervision.

Course Content
- Professional Planning and Training in Sport and Exercise Sciences
- Sport and Exercise Science Professional Practice
- Reflection in Sport and Exercise Science
Entry Requirement
You will need:
- a sport science related Masters or an appropriate MPhil award in a sport science related area
Additional Information:
- IELTS 7.0 (minimum of 6.5 in each component)
- Pearson PTE Academic 70 (minimum 64 in each component for UKVI purposes)
- RPL is accepted on this course
- If you have applied to study a full-time taught Masters, MRes, MPhil or PhD at LJMU, you should check if you require an Academic Technology Approval Scheme or ATAS certificate
- International students entering on a Tier 4 visa cannot study part-time
- The Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science is not eligible for the LJMU Alumni Award if the 20% discount has already been used for an alternative LJMU programme
Fees & Scholarships
Tuition fees
- Home (full-time, per year):£15,200
- International (full-time, per year):£16,600
Career Prospect
LJMU has an excellent employability record with 96% (Graduate Outcomes, 2018/19) of our postgraduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation. Our applied learning techniques and strong industry connections ensure our students are fully prepared for the workplace on graduation and understand how to apply their knowledge in a real world context.

Employment opportunities in Applied Sport and Exercise Science have become increasingly professionalised in recent years. As a consequence there is a need for individuals to demonstrate high level professional and personal skills. A growing number of Applied Sport and Exercise Science graduates work in applied settings as practitioners and promoters, as well as taking employment in Applied Sport and Exercise Science education, teaching and research positions.

Staff on the course have existing experience of supervised trainees working in the Applied Sport and Exercise Science service domain.

Cost Of Studying At Liverpool John Moores University

Interest rates as low as 8.9% ^*

250K+

Students Assisted

800Cr+

Loan Amount Disbursed

5000+

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DSportExSci Professional Doctorate in Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Liverpool John Moores University