Energy Innovation, Ph.D. / Ph.D. External
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
Start dates: PhD/MPhil - 1st October, 1st January, 1st April & 1st July. Providing a sustainable, affordable and secure energy future through the discovery and implementation of new technology and innovation is a key challenge for the 21st Century. With more people requiring energy, effective solutions need to come from a wide range of sources.
For the near term various energy innovations are needed and will be the key to global energy solutions. The Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI) is a leading centre of excellence for the development of advanced technologies in energy resources, and can host many of these students. The Centre benefits from world-leading expertise in the area of a wide range of energy innovations including: Hydrocarbon Hydrogen CO 2 Biofuel Energy transmission Wave and ocean technologies Computer modelling Find out more about ESRI.
We are ranked: Top 201-250 in the World for Chemical Engineering (QS World University Rankings 2025)
Key highlights
- Research hosted by the Energy Safety Research Institute (ESRI)
- Research areas include hydrocarbons, hydrogen, CO2 and biofuels
- Specialisms in energy transmission and wave and ocean technologies
- Computer modelling expertise supports energy innovation research
- Four start dates a year: October, January, April and July
- Ranked 201-250 worldwide for Chemical Engineering (QS 2025)
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — or above
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
International Postgraduate Alumni Bursaries
First Class - £5,000 per year; Second Class, First division - £3,000 per year; Second Class, Second division - £1,000 per year; Taught Masters to Research Degree - £3,000 per year subject to satisfactory progress.
Swansea University International Postgraduate Research Excellence Scholarship (SUIPRES)
The SUIPRES Scholarship covers the difference between the International and the Home tuition fee rate for the duration of the PhD/Professional Doctorate programme.
Careers this course leads to
- Energy research scientist
- Postdoctoral research associate
- Renewable energy engineer
- Hydrogen technology specialist
- Energy systems modeller
- University lecturer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £5,006 per year | International: £23,800 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Swansea University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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