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Dr Hannah Henderson - Senior Lecturer
Dr Hannah Henderson is Director for the Health Advancement Research Team (HART), an international research group that drives the health-related research agenda in the School. Her research interests centre around the design, delivery and evaluation of community-based projects, with a particular interest in complex, multi-level interventions and people-centred initiatives such as exercise referral, cardiac rehabilitation but also physical activity for older adults and individuals with cancer.
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This MSc by Research is designed to meet the career needs and personal aspirations of students with a particular interest in sport and exercise science.
The School offers the MSc by Research in a range of different subject areas, depending upon the specialist research interests of members of staff. The programme enables students to build their own specialism in sport and exercise science, whilst exploring and developing their research ideas. It is designed to prepare students for a career in research or academia.
Welcome to MSc by Research Sport and Exercise Science/Sports Studies
This MSc by Research is designed to meet the career needs and personal aspirations of students with a particular interest in sport and exercise science.
The School offers the MSc by Research in a range of different subject areas, depending upon the specialist research interests of members of staff. The programme enables students to build their own specialism in sport and exercise science, whilst exploring and developing their research ideas. It is designed to prepare students for a career in research or academia.
Research Areas, Projects and Topics
The School is currently undertaking research in a number of areas at national and international levels.
The research is organised under the remit of our two, primary research groupings:
- Performance Research Group (including biofeedback in sport; physiology of exercise and sport performance)
- Wellbeing Research Group (including health advancement research; sport and exercise psychology).
For more information, please visit the School’s research pages.
How You Study
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research.
Students will have regular meetings with their academic supervisors, but the frequency of these will vary depending on the mode of study, individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.
How You Study
Due to the nature of postgraduate research programmes, the majority of time is spent in independent study and research.
Students will have regular meetings with their academic supervisors, but the frequency of these will vary depending on the mode of study, individual requirements, subject area, staff availability, and stage of programme.
How you are assessed
The MSc by Research requires the presentation of a thesis and an oral (viva voce) examination.
How you are assessed
The MSc by Research requires the presentation of a thesis and where requested an oral (viva voce) examination.
Entry Requirements 2022-23
First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
All applications are, however, considered on the individual basis of work and other life experiences through the University's Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning procedures.
Entry Requirements 2023-24
First or upper second class honours degree in a relevant subject.
All applications are, however, considered on the individual basis of work and other life experiences through the University's Accreditation of Prior Experience Learning procedures.
How to Apply
To support your experience within the postgraduate research community, new students are encouraged to enrol in October, February, or May. Following submission of your application you may be invited for interview to discuss your application further.
In addition to meeting peers across the University who are starting their research programme at the same time, there is access to a central training programme designed around the first three months of study, and targeted support aligned to each stage of the postgraduate research journey. Alternative enrolment dates may be agreed with your supervisors on an individual basis.
Facilities and Expertise
The University of Lincoln’s Human Performance Centre offers excellent facilities to meet the academic needs of our students. Our experienced staff have academic and professional expertise in a range of areas including physical activity and health promotion, evaluation, sport and exercise physiology, sports biomechanics, sports psychology, coach education, and sports nutrition.
Career and Personal Development
Graduates may go on to careers in sport and exercise science, both in practical and academic areas of the industry. Some may go on to work in commerce or the health professions.
Meet the Graduate
Alice Carter, MSc by Research
Alice successfully completed her BSc (Hons) Sports Development and Coaching at Lincoln before continuing her adventure and undertaking an MSc by Research in Sports Development. She chose to stay in the area after her studies and is now a Project Manager at Lincoln City Foundation — a charity dedicated to creating healthier, happier, and inspired communities.
You can read more about the success of our graduates on our Alumni Community pages.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Programme-Specific Additional Costs
Additional costs may include students individual purchase of text books, materials, and costs of travel and accommodation during data collection periods.
Fees and Funding
For eligible students, there are more ways than ever before to fund your postgraduate study, whether you want to do a taught or research course. For those wishing to undertake a Master's course, UK students can apply for a loan as a contribution towards the course and living costs. Loans are also available to those who wish to undertake doctoral study. The University offers a number of scholarships and funded studentships for those interested in postgraduate study. Learn how Master's and PhD loans, scholarships, and studentships can help you fund your studies on our Postgraduate Fees and Funding pages.
Programme-Specific Additional Costs
Additional costs may include students individual purchase of text books, materials, and costs of travel and accommodation during data collection periods.
How to Apply
To support your experience within the postgraduate research community, new students are encouraged to enrol in October, February, or May.
In addition to meeting peers across the University who are starting their research programme at the same time, there is access to a central training programme designed around the first three months of study, and targeted support aligned to each stage of the postgraduate research journey. Alternative enrolment dates may be agreed with your supervisors on an individual basis.
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