About the course

As a research student at Essex, you’ll work at the heart of our well-connected research community. Our School of Sport, Rehabilitation and Exercise Sciences offers an environment with an excellent reputation for research and teaching.

　　Our facilities include a wide range of ergometers and treadmills, stand alone and portable gas analysers, force plates, isokinetic dynamometers, a Vicon motion capture system, electronic timing gates, full blood gas analysers, (including pulse and co-oximeters), and a variety of EMG systems. It is also possible to study non-invasive measurements of brain function within our school and via collaborations with the cognitive neuroscience laboratory in our Department of Psychology. Methods include EEG, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS).

　　Our graduates go on to a range of careers both in research and development, and in sales. Other careers include work in industry or teaching in schools and colleges. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Colchester
Summer (April), 2024	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2024	Colchester
Spring (January), 2025	Colchester
Summer (April), 2025	Colchester
Autumn (October), 2025	Colchester
Spring (January), 2026	Colchester
Summer (April), 2026	Colchester

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Essex

You will need a good honours degree or Masters degree, or equivalent, in a related subject. A well-developed research proposal is also essential.

　　You will normally be required to attend an interview/Skype interview for acceptance, and acceptance is subject to research expertise in the department.

　　If English is not your first language, we require IELTS 6.5, or equivalent, with a minimum of 5.5 in all other components.

　　TOEFL IBT - 88 overall with minimum component scores:Listening: 17Reading: 18Writing:17Speaking:20

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

This date isn’t available – speak to an IDP counsellor to get detailed information.

　　

Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Essex. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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Reviews and rankings

World ranking

　　301st / 1250

　　THE World ranking32nd / 130

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