Dr. Jamie Wheaton

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Biography

Jamie Wheaton is a Lecturer in Marketing at the University of Bristol Business School, where he began his role in November 2024. He completed his PhD at the University of Salford in 2021 and has previously held postdoctoral positions at the University of Exeter and the Bristol Hub for Gambling Harms Research, also at the University of Bristol. Wheaton's research primarily focuses on marketing consumption in sports, particularly examining the intersection of sport industries and gambling-related marketing in the English Premier League. His findings have been influential, referenced in UK Parliament debates, and have attracted global media coverage from outlets such as the BBC, The Guardian, and Forbes. Additionally, he explores the consumption practices within grassroots non-league football and the impact of sponsorship in alleviating financial pressures on lower-league clubs. Wheaton is dedicated to collaborating with industry stakeholders and policymakers to promote ethical marketing practices in sports.

Research Interests

Experience

Lecturer

2024-11-01 — Present

University of Bristol • Bristol, ENG, GB

Teaching and researching marketing practices.

Requirements for University of Bristol

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:6.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:19
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:22
Speaking
Required:22
Total
Required:88
Prerequisites
Upper second-class MSci honours degree in physics or related discipline Or a relevant postgraduate MSc
Application Checklist
  • Online application form
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Research statement/proposal
Specialization Notes

Department of Physics research themes include Astrophysics, Materials and Devices, Particle Physics, and Quantum and Soft Matter.