PhD Sustainable Energy at University of Surrey

Programme overview

By pursuing our PhD in Sustainable Energy, you will join the School of Engineering and work with leading academics and researchers who will support you to broaden your understanding of the issues and solutions for sustainable and resilient energy and develop your professional practice. In recent years, many modern energy systems based on renewable energy sources and high energy efficiency have been proposed to support reliable, affordable, and clean energy production.

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: April 2027, July 2027, September 2027, January 2028 | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our Sustainable Energy PhD will give you the knowledge, skills and expertise needed for a career in engineering, research, or academia. You’ll be intellectually challenged, develop research and management skills, and become an expert in your chosen field of study. It normally takes around three and a half years to complete a full-time PhD.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants are expected to hold either: A first or upper second-class (2:1) UK degree in a relevant discipline (or equivalent overseas qualification). A lower-second (2:2) UK degree plus a good UK masters degree - distinction normally required (or equivalent overseas qualification). IELTS Academic 6.5 or above (or equivalent) with 6.0 in each individual category

Domestic applicants: GBP 5,238 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

International applicants: GBP 28,300 a year (2027/28). Annual tuition fee, full-time route, April 2027 start; non-September starts attract a pro-rata fee in the year of entry Source

Intake: April 2027, July 2027, September 2027, January 2028

Duration: 4 years full-time; 8 years part-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/doctoral-college/prospective-postgraduate-researchers/application-guidance

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