Fusion Engineering, MSc
Swansea UniversityBay Campus, United Kingdom
Course overview
The MSc in Fusion Engineering has been designed as an interdisciplinary programme, covering aspects of underlying fusion science and technology, the engineering of high temperature thermofluids, high performance materials, structural integrity, advanced computational simulation and modelling along with the engineering management skills needed for such complex projects. Co-designed between Swansea and the UK’s growing nuclear fusion sector, coordinated through UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA). The programme is ideal for students who want to combine their fundamental academic knowledge in Engineering or Physical Sciences with some significant cross-disciplinary real-world challenges.
Our programme focuses strongly on the development of the skills and attributes needed for a professional engineering career, including teamwork, design, practical and communications skills, project management, leadership and self-directed learning. Our close collaboration with UKAEA and the wider fusion sector includes guest lectures delivered by UKAEA professionals and collaborative projects, providing learners with up‑to‑date insights into current industrial practice and emerging developments in the field.
Key highlights
- Co-designed with the UK fusion sector, coordinated through UKAEA
- Guest lectures delivered by UK Atomic Energy Authority professionals
- Collaborative projects with UKAEA and the wider fusion sector
- Covers high temperature thermofluids, high performance materials and structural integrity
- Advanced computational simulation and modelling alongside engineering management skills
- Develops teamwork, design, project management and leadership skills
Entry requirements
- Degree: 2:1 — 2:1.
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
- Fusion engineer
- Nuclear engineer
- Materials engineer
- Structural integrity engineer
- Computational modelling engineer
- Engineering project manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £11,850 per year | International: £23,500 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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