
Overview
Major advances are being made in renewable energy, but our global dependence on oil and gas looks set to continue for years to come. Our current research in the field investigates the exploration, drilling and extraction of oil, and its transportation to surface separation and petroleum refineries – and when you join us as a postgraduate research degree student, you'll play your part in continuing to turn our expertise into action.
We're busy finding new ways to improve the safety of petroleum production, and the efficiency of hydrocarbon oil and gas recovery too.
Key facts
- The Graduate School will help you become part of our thriving, collaborative research community, and help grow your skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme, which offers training, workshops and events.
- We have access to the latest experimental and computational facilities in our labs, and our computer suites feature analysis and simulation software used by professionals – including Schlumberger package, ECLIPSE, Petrel, Pipe Sim, Techlog, Sapphire and CMG. We're also home to a computer-aided design (CAD) suite, rapid prototyping suite, energy systems lab, petroleum engineering lab, and metrology and 3D scanning microscopy facilities.
- What can a postgraduate research degree do for my career?
- Once you complete this Energy Engineering programme at University of Portsmouth , you'll be a highly-skilled researcher with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries.
- Your postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that you're an intelligent, capable and motivated person, with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership and creativity.
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Energy Engineering PhDs and MPhils
Explore our pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects in Energy Engineering, or submit your own research idea.
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Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
- Part-time
- 72 months
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Campus Location
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
- Portsmouth, United Kingdom
Disciplines
Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology View 88 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United KingdomExplore more key information
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Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
The entry requirements for a PhD include an upper second class honours degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, or a master’s degree in an appropriate subject. Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications may be considered. All applicants are subject to interview.
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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International
19200 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 19200 GBP per year during 36 months. -
National
4786 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 36 months.
Full-time EU Students: £4,786 per year (Including Transition Scholarship)
UK, Channel Islands and Isle of Man students/ EU Students:Part-time and part-time distance learning: £2,393 per year
International Students: Part-time and part-time distance learning: £9,600 per year
Living costs for Portsmouth
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