MSc by Research Fuel Technology at Swansea University

Programme overview

A one-year research master's in Fuel Technology hosted by the Energy Safety Research Institute at Swansea University's Bay Campus, focused on the fuels that underpin global energy, from oil and gas to hydrogen and biofuels.

Department: School of Engineering and Applied Sciences (Energy Safety Research Institute) | Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time | Intake: October, January, April or July | Location: Swansea, Wales, United Kingdom

What you will study

An individual research project with a wide range of subject choices including catalyst design, process characterisation, refining, process optimisation and pilot scale studies, within the Institute's hydrocarbon, hydrogen, CO2 and biofuel research areas.

Career pathways

A master's by research can lead to jobs in academia, education, government, management, or the public or private sector.

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Application information

Entry requirements

An undergraduate degree at 2:1 level (or equivalent non-UK qualification) in Chemical or Biochemical Engineering or a related discipline such as chemistry, biochemistry, physics or another engineering discipline. English language for international applicants: IELTS 6.5 overall with at least 5.5 in each component (or recognised equivalent). Non-UK applicants require ATAS clearance. One reference is required.

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,006 a year (2025/26). UK student full-time annual rate (2025/26 entry point); part-time is half. Charged over the minimum candidature period. Bench fees may apply. Source

International applicants: GBP 25,000 a year (2026/27). Full-time (1 year) Source

Intake: October, January, April or July

Duration: 1 year full-time; 2 years part-time

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