Overview

Key Features:

The Plasma Science and Fusion Energy PhD programme from University of York endeavour to recognise the inequalities and challenges faced by underrepresented groups in physics, engineering and material science, and to provide support to counter these challenges.

We appreciate our centre’s role and responsibility in attracting and retaining a future fusion, plasma and energy sector workforce that reflects the diversity of the society it serves, and we aim to act beyond our own boundaries to influence and encourage good working practice throughout the sector. We expect students and staff to develop an understanding of the challenges that we face and enable them to be catalysts for change.

To that end we are creating a Fusion CDT framework that will guide us in our efforts to achieve these goals. These principles will be centred on three pillars: Equality (Equity), Diversity and Inclusion. We will draw on the experience and advice of experts, existing bodies and charters that have been set up to deal with the challenges we all face. Once this has been finalised it will be made available on the Fusion CDT website.

Programme Structure

To that end we are creating a Fusion CDT framework that will guide us in our efforts to achieve these goals.

These principles will be centred on three pillars: Equality (Equity), Diversity and Inclusion.

We will draw on the experience and advice of experts, existing bodies and charters that have been set up to deal with the challenges we all face.

Once this has been finalised it will be made available on the Fusion CDT website.

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months
Part-time
- 72 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-06-15 00:00:00 , International

More details

If you're an international student, it's best to apply at least three months prior to your intended start date.

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Energy Engineering General Engineering & Technology Sustainable Energy View 96 other PhDs in General Engineering & Technology in United Kingdom

Academic requirements

GPA

Upper Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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79

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Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
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Accidents
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Other requirements

General requirements

Typically you’ll need at least the equivalent to a UK upper second-class (2:1) honours degree and, in some cases, a Masters degree. Actual requirements vary by course.

Tuition Fee

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International

22200 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 22200 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

4786 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 4786 GBP per year during 48 months.

Living costs for York

646 - 1124 GBP /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.