Sport and Exercise Science War and Society Research opportunities MSc by Research/MPhil/PhD Professors G Stratton J Watkins Academic and research staff 15 <strong>Postgraduate</strong>s 22 Sport and Exercise Science requires the application of scientific principles and techniques with the aim of improving human function or performance. The study of sports science is organised within the disciplines of Physiology, Biomechanics, Psychology/Motor Control but also includes other topics such as Sports Technology, Strength and Conditioning and Performance Analysis. The focus of sport, physical activity and health-related research at <strong>Swansea</strong> is based in the College of Engineering. Staff are all research-active and have excellent industry links within the field of sports and exercise science. The College welcomes proposals for postgraduate research projects that complement staff research interests. Entry requirements: Normally a good Honours degree (first-class or 2.1) in Sports Science or a related subject. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <strong>Swansea</strong> <strong>University</strong> recognised equivalent. Scholarships and Bursaries A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is available. For details, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/scholarships/ <strong>Postgraduate</strong> Research degrees in Sports Science will: • provide you with new and specialised research skills • prepare you for a career in academic research and teaching • equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields, including strength and conditioning, sports coaching, teaching, health promotion and sport and exercise rehabilitation All courses are research-led and taught by British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences (BASES) and British Psychological Society (BPS) accredited staff, and facilities include well-equipped laboratories for: • biomechanics • exercise physiology • sports materials and engineering • sport psychology • motor learning • notational analysis • performance physiology How can I find out more? Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/engineering Contact the Engineering Recruitment and Admissions Team: Email: engineering@swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295514 Visit the <strong>University</strong>: see page 174 for details Applications can be made online at: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages 176 – 177 for further information Research Strengths The main areas of sport, physical activity and health-related research are exerciserelated enhancement of health, and the enhancement of sport performance. Expertise is largely within the three disciplines of physiology, psychology, and biomechanics, with an increasing emphasis on interdisciplinary research. Research focused on the influence of physical activity and exercise on health and wellbeing is currently funded by Welsh Office of Research and Development, Diabetes UK, and Abertawe Bro Morgannwg <strong>University</strong> NHS Trust. Our collaborators in research that focuses on sporting performance include British Swimming, British Cycling, UK Sport, Sports Wales, Welsh Rugby Union, Celtic Crusaders, <strong>Swansea</strong> City FC, The Scarlets and The Ospreys. These industrial links provide our students with the opportunity to develop knowledge and transferable skills that enhance employment opportunities. Research opportunities MA by Research/MPhil/PhD Professors N Cooper Staff and postgraduate numbers War and Society students can be located in numerous Departments within the College of Arts and Humanities. Please see: www.swansea.ac.uk/ artsandhumanities for details Entry requirements: Normally a 2.1 Honours degree, or higher degree, or an equivalent qualification. War has been the violent catalyst for change throughout human history, from the conflicts of the ancient world to those of the twenty-first century. It inflicts terrible suffering and degradation, yet also evokes and inspires great bravery and heroism. If we are to understand war, however, we must analyse it in all its contexts, from the political, social, and cultural, through to the technological, historical, and military. We welcome proposals for postgraduate research projects that complement its research interests. A research degree in War and Society will: • provide you with new and specialised research skills • prepare you for a career in academic research and teaching • equip you with skills relevant for a rewarding career in a range of diverse fields. English Language requirement: IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum of 5.5 in each component) or <strong>Swansea</strong> <strong>University</strong> recognised equivalent. How can I find out more? Visit our website: www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities Contact the Admissions Tutor: PCS Admissions Tutor: Professor Roland Axtmann Email: COAHGradCentrePGRAdmissions@ swansea.ac.uk Tel: +44 (0)1792 295926 Research Strengths The War and Society programme is closely connected to the research strengths of the academic staff who are actively involved in the The Callaghan Centre for the Study of Conflict, Power, Empire, which produces world-class research in the areas of conflict and security, empire and postcolonialism, ‘digital’ war, and conflict and culture. The Centre also manages major Research Council funded projects, and promotes collaboration between scholars, policymakers and cultural providers. Research Institute for Arts and Humanities The Research Institute for Arts and Humanities (RIAH) supports two major Research Centres, including the Callaghan Centre. RIAH also supports a wide range of research groups, which provide a focus for specialist projects, postgraduate research, grant applications, seminar series, and contact with external partners. Scholarships and Bursaries A range of postgraduate scholarships and bursaries is available. For details, please visit: www.swansea.ac.uk/ scholarships/<strong>Postgraduate</strong> Visit the <strong>University</strong>: see page 174 for details Applications can be made online at: www.swansea.ac.uk/applyonline – see pages 176 – 177 for further information For details of Master’s courses available in War and Society, please see page 89. Research groups include: • C-SCAP, the Centre for the Study of Culture and Politics • MEICAM, Modern European Ideologies, Conflict and Memory • MEMO, the Centre for Medieval and Early Modern Research. For further information about RIAH, visit www.swansea.ac.uk/artsandhumanities/ riah All War and Society research students belong to the Graduate Centre in the College of Arts and Humanities. The Centre provides pastoral as well as administrative support and is also responsible for research skills training and support, and facilitating a lively intellectual environment for the College’s postgraduate research community of 200 students. Research Degrees – Sport and Exercise Science / War and Society 140 141
Your life – the way you want to live it When you choose to continue your studies with a postgraduate qualification, selecting a course is just one part of choosing the place where you will live, study, and call home. This section will tell you about: • living and learning in <strong>Swansea</strong> • how we support students with disabilities, mental health difficulties, and other conditions • the role of the Students’ Union in making sure your time at <strong>Swansea</strong> is memorable – for all the right reasons { 1st i-graduate in the UK for accommodation office support Student Barometer, Autumn 2011 142
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