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CANTERBURY CHRIST CHURCH UNIVERSITY Masters by Research in Physical Education and Physical Activity


The Masters by research in Physical Education and Physical Activity is designed for anyone who already has a bachelor’s degree and is interested in taking their academic journey to the next level. The Masters course does not have a compulsory taught element, and is awarded by the successful submission of a research project, thus, workload and supervisory meetings are flexible but well supported:


“Supervisors provided continual support and encouragement. Their endless advice and guidance kept me focused. The positivity and passion for research was uplifting, making this Masters journey enjoyable when I could not see the wood for the trees. It was a privilege working with them, I always learnt something inspirationally new when we had our meetings” (Sasha, successfully completed Masters by Research in 2017).


Topics for research can relate to any area of physical education, physical


to attend or present their work at relevant academic and professional conferences. Additionally, some students choose to undertake their Masters degree simply as a personal journey to extend their knowledge and learning:


“It is an amazing learning journey. You learn about yourself, and a year of dedicated work is so worth it because at the end, when you have written your thesis and have given it to the examiners for marking, that sense of achievement is such a fabulous feeling!” (Laura, successfully completed Masters by Research in 2018)


activity or sport, and can be chosen by the student themselves or can emerge through conversations with academic supervisors. Previous titles have related to: occupational therapy with a child with dyspraxia; the use of competition to aid confidence and competence in PE; sexuality within women’s football; place meanings within indoor rock climbing; and race within academy football.


The programme leads to the award of an MA by Research, which is a significant qualification in its own right, but you could also continue to study for a PhD or EdD. The research and writing skills you will gain, and the expert knowledge you will develop in your research area, will enhance your employability and can provide invaluable grounding for continuing and extending your careers in physical


For further information please visit our webpage:


https://www.canterbury.ac.uk/study-here/courses/postgraduate/physical-education-and-physical-activity-by-research-18-19.aspx. Alternatively, please contact Laura.Gubby@canterbury.ac.uk if you have any questions.


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education and physical activity settings. Previous Masters students, working as occupational therapists, teachers or coaches, have gone on


This course culminates in the submission of a 25,000 word thesis which is broken down into a number of clearly defined sections. It takes place either full-time (over a year) or part-time (over two years), and our next intake is October 2018. There is still time to apply!


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