Program Overview

Energy Engineering Postgraduate Research Degrees

Postgraduate Research in Energy Engineering

The University of Portsmouth offers postgraduate research degrees in Energy Engineering, providing students with the opportunity to explore their interest and expertise in this field. The university's current research investigates the exploration, drilling, and extraction of oil, as well as its transportation to surface separation and petroleum refineries.

Research Degrees

The university offers PhD, MPhil, and PhD by Publication opportunities in Energy Engineering. Students can explore pre-approved funded and self-funded PhD projects or submit their own research idea.

PhD and MPhil Projects

• Funded Projects: Currently, there are no funded PhD projects available in this area. However, students can visit the university's pages on funding their research degree for more information.
• Self-Funded Projects:
  • Self-powered monitoring system for energy sector using energy harvester
• Submit Your Own Idea: Students can find a supervisor whose research interests match theirs by searching the university's Find a PhD Supervisor page. Once a suitable supervisor is identified, students can contact them to discuss their idea.

PhD by Publication

A PhD by Publication is a postgraduate research degree based on research that has already been undertaken and published (excluding self-publishing) before registering with the university. Eligible research outputs include peer-reviewed academic papers, complete books or chapters in anthologies, and other materials accepted for publication, exhibited, or performed.

Duration, Fees, and Funding

What Do My Tuition Fees Cover?

Tuition fees cover the cost of the postgraduate research program, registration, tuition, supervision, and examinations, as well as bespoke training, professional development courses, networking, and research support through The Doctoral College.

Duration

• MPhil: 2 years full-time, 4 years part-time
• PhD: 3 years full-time, 6 years part-time
• PhD by Publication: 1 year part-time

Fees

• February 2025 and April 2025 Fees:
  • PhD and MPhil:
    • UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students: £4,786 per year (full-time), £2,393 per year (part-time)
    • EU students: £4,786 per year (full-time), £2,393 per year (part-time)
    • International students: £19,200 per year (full-time), £9,600 per year (part-time)
  • PhD by Publication: £4,786 (external candidates), £1,950 (members of staff)
• October 2025, February 2026, and April 2026 Fees:
  • PhD and MPhil:
    • UK, Channel Islands, and Isle of Man students: £5,006 per year (full-time), £2,503 per year (part-time)
    • EU students: £5,006 per year (full-time), £2,503 per year (part-time)
    • International students: £19,200 per year (full-time), £9,600 per year (part-time)
  • PhD by Publication: £5,006 (external candidates), £2,000 (members of staff)

Funding Support

MPhil full-time and part-time courses are eligible for the Government Postgraduate Loan (UK/EU students only). PhD full-time and part-time courses are eligible for the Government Doctoral Loan (UK/EU students only).

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for a PhD and MPhil include an upper second-class honors 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.

If English is not the first language, students will need English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.

Support and Facilities

When students join the university, they will be supported by the Doctoral College, alongside their assigned supervisory team, who will help them get the most from the university's facilities. The Doctoral College will help students become part of the university's thriving, collaborative research community and help grow their skills as a researcher through the Graduate School Development Programme.

The university has access to the latest experimental and computational facilities in its labs, and its computer suites feature analysis and simulation software used by professionals.

What Can a Postgraduate Research Degree Do for My Career?

Once students complete their postgraduate research degree, they will be highly-skilled researchers with the knowledge and skills to make an impact in many different industries. Their postgraduate research qualification demonstrates to potential employers that they are intelligent, capable, and motivated individuals with provable abilities and experience in critical thinking, problem-solving, project management, communication, leadership, and creativity.