Research course

Energy

Institution
Newcastle University · Sir Joseph Swan Institute for Energy Research
Qualifications
PhDMPhil

Entry requirements

A 2:1 Honours degree, or international equivalent, in a relevant subject. However, combinations of the following can be taken into consideration:

  • undergraduate qualifications
  • masters qualifications
  • relevant work experience

Please contact us if you wish to discuss your individual circumstances.

Months of entry

January, April, September

Course content

This research degree and our other energy programmes focus on topics such as:

  • novel geo-energy
  • power electronics
  • drives and machines
  • the sustainable development and use of key resources.

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Department specialisms

Bio-energy; Novel geo-energy; Sustainable power; Fuel cell and hydrogen technologies; Sustainable Development and Use of Key Resources.

Information for international students

English Language Requirements:

Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills). If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a Pre-sessional English Language course.

Fees and funding

See our programme fees and funding web page.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • PhD
    part time
    72 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    36 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
  • MPhil
    part time
    24 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
Postgraduate Research Administrator
Email
soe.pgr.mecheng@ncl.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0) 191 208 5634