Faculty of Sport

Academy of Sport

MPhil/PhD in Sport

About the Programme

Sport touches society in every way. Participation leads to team spirit and fair play. Communities and Countries in the Caribbean are identified by sport and most people identify with sport. Study in Sport can involve sociological aspects, economic impact, scientific interventions and psychological effects on groups of people, countries or the region as a whole. This programme allows students to do in-depth research into any aspect of Sport that has a bearing on the West Indian Society.

What Will I Study?

The objectives of this programme are:

To study the impact of Sport on the national identities of the people of the Caribbean and provide a pathway for sustainability of performance in the future
To study the impact of Sport on the economies of the region and how to maximize revenue through sports tourism, event management and marketing
To study participation in sport in various sectors of our society and its impact on physical and mental well being
To formulate policies and recommendations on the use of sport, exercise and nutrition in the reduction of non-communicable diseases in the region
To promote physical literacy
To formulate and develop policies and structures for best practices in the advancement of sport relevant to the region
To integrate resources and to develop strong working collaborations within the UWI campuses to offer joint research projects and to collaborate with top Sporting Universities in the world to introduce cutting edge research in the region.
To appraise and develop scientific evidence for the current and future policies related to Sport for the region

Facilities and Resources

Enhance your learning experience by fully utilising our:

Strength and Conditioning Laboratory
Biomechanics and Exercise Physiology Laboratory

Career Opportunities

Graduates can have careers in the following areas:

Academic & Research
High-Performance Sport
Health & Rehabilitation
Sport Management & Business
Sport Policy & Development

And more…

Why Study in Barbados

Come for a semester on Study Abroad or do a full degree in a multicultural learning environment. Enjoy the beach, experience the culture and excel in your studies.

We welcome local, international and regional students.

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At a Glance

Degree Level: Postgraduate
Qualification: MPhil/PhD
Duration: MPhil 3-4 years (FT) / 4-5 years (PT) or PhD 4-5 years (FT) / 5-7 years (PT)

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Programme Details

Data Analysis and Scientific Writing
Becoming an Ethical Researcher
Graduate Research Methods in Sport

Financing

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Entry Requirements

The minimum requirement for admission to the MPhil program shall be a Bachelor’s degree with a minimum GPA of 3.0, or an Upper Second Class Honours Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, unless the Campus Committee for Graduate Studies and Research in any particular case otherwise decides.

The minimum requirement for admission to the PhD program shall be any of the following:

Approved graduate degrees awarded primarily for research in Sport
MSc degree in a Sport related discipline from an accredited University (provided that the Masters programme included a research component)
Approval of an upgrade application
Such other qualifications and experience as the Board for Graduate Studies and Research may approve
The Faculty shall consider other applications on a case by case (based on the overall academic strength, accomplishments, research strength and publications and experience) for admission into MPhil or Ph.D. programmes