Lincoln is a town in England with a population of less than 100 thousand, with one third being higher education students. Earliest origins of Lincoln are found to be from Iron age, around 1st century BC while the most significant remains are from Roman times.

Those who are interested in sport and exercise psychology may benefit from an educational program in this field. This subject area deals with the mental connections and psychological effects of athletics and physical activity.

The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, commonly known as the United Kingdom and Britain, is a sovereign state located off the northwestern coast of continental Europe. The two most famous (and oldest) universities are Oxford and Cambridge (often referred to as Oxbridge by many Britons). England also has several other world-class institutions, including several in London (notably Imperial College, the London School of Economics, University College London and King's College London, all are part of London University).

Requirements for the PhD program often involve the student having already obtained a Master’s degree. Additionally, a thesis or dissertation primarily consisting of original academic research must be submitted. In some countries, this work may even need to be defended in front of a panel.