Overview
- Degree awarded
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Duration
- 48 months
- Entry requirements
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Minimum requirement is a First Class or Upper Second class honours degree. An ATAS certificate may also be required for some international students.
- How to apply
Please note: Funding for the Fusion CDT for Autumn 2024 entry has not been confirmed so any application is on the understanding that your application may be cancelled/deferred if funding is not confirmed. We expect to hear confirmation before the end of March 2024.
Please have a look at our current list of available projects and make contact directly with the project supervisor/s to inform them of your interest and to discuss the project (providing your CV at this stage would be worthwhile) before, or whilst submitting your application. You can specify more than one project in your application.
Once you are ready to begin the application process, please apply online through The University of Manchester online application system for postgraduate research programmes. If you are unable to provide all of the required documents at the time of submitting your application, these can be provided by email later (but we do advise that you do this asap). If you are currently studying, it would be useful to see your grades to date. You should be able to get an interim transcript (we know that these grades are often not confirmed) from your course administrator(s).
Fully-funded studentships are available to UK residents. It is also possible to consider international (non-UK resident) candidates.
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 2024
We examine all applications and shortlist the strongest for interview. The best candidates at interview are awarded studentships and can select the projects of their choice.
If you have any questions about this process, please get in touch with Dr Ed Pickering ( ed.pickering@manchester.ac.uk ) or Dr Aneeqa Khan ( aneeqa.khan@manchester.ac.uk )
Programme options
Full-time | Part-time | Full-time distance learning | Part-time distance learning | |
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PhD | Y | N | N | N |
Programme description
Open days
Fees
For entry in the academic year beginning September 2024, the tuition fees are as follows:
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PhD (full-time)
UK students (per annum): Band A £4,786; Band B £7,000; Band C £10,000; Band D £14,500; Band E £24,500
International, including EU, students (per annum): Band A £28,000; Band B £30,000; Band C £35,500; Band D £43,000; Band E £57,000
Further information for EU students can be found on our dedicated EU page.
Contact details
- Department
- Department of Materials
- Contact name
- Postgraduate Research Admissions Team
- Telephone
- +44 (0) 161 529 3049
- fse.doctoralacademy.admissions@manchester.ac.uk
- Website
- https://www.materials.manchester.ac.uk
- School/Faculty
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Entry requirements
Academic entry qualification overview
English language
IELTS greater than or equal to 6.5 or equivalent (with no sub-test less than 5.5) or
IBT TOEFL greater than or equal to 90 (with no sub-test below 22).
Please contact us if you have an alternative qualification and we will make an individual assessment.
English language test validity
Application and selection
How to apply
Please note: Funding for the Fusion CDT for Autumn 2024 entry has not been confirmed so any application is on the understanding that your application may be cancelled/deferred if funding is not confirmed. We expect to hear confirmation before the end of March 2024.
Please have a look at our current list of available projects and make contact directly with the project supervisor/s to inform them of your interest and to discuss the project (providing your CV at this stage would be worthwhile) before, or whilst submitting your application. You can specify more than one project in your application.
Once you are ready to begin the application process, please apply online through The University of Manchester online application system for postgraduate research programmes. If you are unable to provide all of the required documents at the time of submitting your application, these can be provided by email later (but we do advise that you do this asap). If you are currently studying, it would be useful to see your grades to date. You should be able to get an interim transcript (we know that these grades are often not confirmed) from your course administrator(s).
Fully-funded studentships are available to UK residents. It is also possible to consider international (non-UK resident) candidates.
Closing date for applications: Monday 18th March 2024
We examine all applications and shortlist the strongest for interview. The best candidates at interview are awarded studentships and can select the projects of their choice.
If you have any questions about this process, please get in touch with Dr Ed Pickering ( ed.pickering@manchester.ac.uk ) or Dr Aneeqa Khan ( aneeqa.khan@manchester.ac.uk )
Advice to applicants
Advice for completing the online application form:
- In the section asking about funding, please say 'Fusion CDT Funding'
- You do not need to write a research prosposal as the projects are already
- You may wish to attach a personal statement stating your motivation for studying on the CDT
Equality, diversity and inclusion is fundamental to the success of The University of Manchester, and is at the heart of all of our activities.
We know that diversity strengthens our research community, leading to enhanced research creativity, productivity and quality, and societal and economic impact.
We actively encourage applicants from diverse career paths and backgrounds and from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation and transgender status.
We also support applications from those returning from a career break or other roles. We consider offering flexible study arrangements (including part-time: 50%, 60% or 80%, depending on the project/funder), carer support funds for conferences, and peer support networks for parents and carers.
All appointments are made on merit.
The University of Manchester and our external partners are fully committed to equality, diversity and inclusion
Overseas (non-UK) applicants
Please upload a copy of your current valid passport with your application showing the photograph page with your application. For CAS purposes, this must show your full name, date of birth, nationality, passport number and the date the passport is valid until, which must be later than the date of your planned arrival in the UK, and the start date of your course.
If you have previously studied in the UK on a Tier 4 visa as an undergraduate or postgraduate student, please send a copy of your previous CAS statement to us as it will assist with the issue of your new CAS statement. This includes study in the UK on study abroad programmes and any study that you did not complete.
You cannot use your CAS to apply for a visa more than three months before the start date of your course. The Admissions Team will contact you at the appropriate time.
Your CAS number is only valid for one Tier 4 application.
Programme details
Programme description
Special features
- Provide students with a broad education in fusion energy science and technology through lectures and laboratory work.
- Organise an annual Frontiers and Interfaces workshop that provides students with a number of accessible research-level seminars both of direct relevance to fusion and in areas where there is overlap with fusion (materials science, technological plasmas, space, solar and astrophysical plasmas, fission, technology, etc.). The workshop will also provide opportunities for students to meet representatives from relevant industries and the international fusion labs.
- Foster interdisciplinary collaborative research projects between students working in related fields, but not necessarily at the same institute. Develop scientific communication and dissemination skills.
- Develop outreach programmes, to schools for example.
- Offer an opportunity to develop project management skills.