Overview
Key Features
Based at the University’s Penryn Campus near Falmouth, we are a unique multidisciplinary department offering a range of specialised programmes, drawing upon our research expertise in mining and minerals engineering, applied geology and mineralogy, surveying and renewable energy.
Superb research facilities include a renewable energy laboratory and wind turbine. Our research is funded by the UK Energy Research Centre, UK Research Councils, UK Government Departments, the European Union and private institutions. We have a leading role in the £15 million PRIMaRE research institute to support the development of marine energy in the South West.
Expertise of the Renewable Energy programme at The University of Exeter lies in
- energy policy
- marine renewables
- bio-fuels
- electrical power and networks
- wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologies.
Programme Structure
Our research is organised around the following research areas:
- Offshore renewable energy
- Solar energy
- Energy storage
- Exeter Energy, Environment and Economy (4E)
- Energy policy
- Electrical power systems
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Whilst we don’t have a formal deadline for application, we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.
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Delivered
Disciplines
Energy & Power Engineering Sustainable Energy Environmental Sciences View 16 other PhDs in Energy & Power Engineering in United KingdomAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
If you are an international student, please visit our international equivalency pages to enable you to see if your existing academic qualifications meet our entry requirements.
Tuition Fee
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International
18350 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 18350 GBP per year during 48 months. -
National
4500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4500 GBP per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Exeter
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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