MSc Sports Development by Research

Research students on the MSc Sports Development usually have two internal supervisors with specialist knowledge of their subject areas and have regular meetings with them for advice, monitoring and other support. Where appropriate, additional advisors may also be utilised.

All programmes require the presentation of a thesis and an oral examination.

Research students also contribute to the School’s internal seminar series and may also be able to contribute to undergraduate teaching.

Graduates often take roles as researchers or academics in higher education environments or engage in sports clubs or businesses. Some graduates go into commerce or the health professions.

A first-class or upper second-class honours degree in Sport, Exercise and/or Coaching Science or a related subject would normally be expected for entry to postgraduate research study. However, all applications are considered on an individual basis of their work and other life experiences through the University's Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning procedures.

Self-funded opportunities to study to MSc, MPhil and PhD level are available across all our research active areas. Additionally, the School and the University will often advertise funded bursaries through channels such as www.jobs.ac.uk and on its own website - interested applicants are advised to check for these opportunities regularly. We can also help overseas students to apply for external scholarships.

For further information about fees, scholarships and bursaries please see our Fees & Funding pages.

Fees and Funding

Please read the further information about the School and staff on this site. Some specific areas of interest that we wish to develop can be found at www.lincoln.ac.uk/sport/research.htm 

For further details of current research projects please contact Dr. Mark Smith, mfsmith@lincoln.ac.uk