Program Overview

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Sustainable Energy Technology PhD

Overview

PhD projects in the area of sustainable energy technology explore how new and renewable technologies may be harnessed at the scale of buildings and the wider built environment.

Research Areas

• Combined heat power systems
• Cooling technologies
• Heat power cycles
• Energy storage
• Eco-cities/smart cities
• Sustainable building materials
• Vehicles, transport and pollution control
• Photovoltaic thermal systems; solar energy systems (e.g. solar powered cooling); wind energy
• Solar water desalination systems
• Sustainable waste management and disposal
• Clean fossil fuel and carbon capture technologies

Entry Requirements

Home / UK Students

• Degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) and/or a masters at merit level or above in a relevant subject
• Additional information: We encourage you to get in touch with a member of academic staff about your research proposal before submitting an application. They may be able to help you with your proposal and offer support to find funding opportunities in your area.

EU / International Students

• Degree: 2:1 (or international equivalent) and/or a masters at merit level or above in a relevant subject
• International and EU equivalents: We accept a wide range of qualifications from all over the world. For information on entry requirements from your country, see our country pages.
• IELTS: 6.0 (no less than 5.5 in each element)
• English language requirements: As well as IELTS (listed above), we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English.

Meeting our English Language Requirements

If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a presessional English course. Presessional courses teach you academic skills in addition to English language. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK.

Visa Restrictions

International students must have valid UK immigration permissions for any courses or study period where teaching takes place in the UK. Student route visas can be issued for eligible students studying full-time courses. The University of Nottingham does not sponsor a student visa for students studying part-time courses. The Standard Visitor visa route is not appropriate in all cases. Please contact the university’s Visa and Immigration team if you need advice about your visa options.

Fees

• Home / UK: To be confirmed
• International: To be confirmed

Funding

There are many ways to fund your research degree, from scholarships to government loans. Check our guide to find out more about funding your postgraduate degree.

Support

Researcher Training and Development

The Researcher Academy is the network for researchers, and staff who support them. We work together to promote a healthy research culture, to cultivate researcher excellence, and develop creative partnerships that enable researchers to flourish.

Graduate Centres

Our graduate centres are dedicated community spaces on campus for postgraduates. Each space has areas for studying, socialising, computer work, seminars, and kitchen facilities.

Student Support

You will have access to a range of support services, including academic and disability support, childcare services, counselling service, faith support, financial support, mental health and wellbeing support, visa and immigration advice, and welfare support.

Careers

Whether you are considering a career in academia, industry or haven't yet decided, we’re here to support you every step of the way. Expert staff will work with you to explore PhD career options and apply for vacancies, develop your interview skills and meet employers. You can book a one-to-one appointment, take an online course or attend a workshop.

Graduates within the faculty have gone on to have successful careers as researchers, production managers and directors, IT and telecommunication professionals, business, research and administrative professionals, science, engineering and production technicians, natural and social science professionals, and educators.

92.6% of postgraduates from the School of Engineering Research secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation. The average annual salary for these graduates was £33,689.

Related Courses

• Chemical Engineering PhD
• Biotechnology (Engineering) PhD

Research Excellence Framework

The University of Nottingham is ranked 7th in the UK for research power, according to analysis by Times Higher Education. The Research Excellence Framework (REF) is a national assessment of the quality of research in UK higher education institutions.

• 90% of our research is classed as 'world-leading' (4) or 'internationally excellent' (3)
• 100% of our research is recognised internationally
• 51% of our research is assessed as 'world-leading' (4*) for its impact

Where You Will Learn

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

Most schools and departments are based here. You will have access to libraries, shops, cafes, the Students’ Union, sports village and a health centre.

You can walk or cycle around campus. Free hopper buses connect you to our other campuses. Nottingham city centre is 15 minutes away by public bus or tram.