University of York
Heslington
York
YO10 5DD
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Postgraduate Administrator
Email:phys-grad-admin@york.ac.uk
Phone:01904 322241
Plasma Science and Fusion Energy (Research)
- PhD
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 10/2025
- Postgraduate
- Main Site
Course summary
Students have access to a range of fusion energy facilities across the UK, including the Central Laser Facility at the Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, the MAST and JET tokamaks at Culham in Oxfordshire, advanced materials research facilities, the Orion laser and high performance computing facilities. International links provide access to many other fusion devices around the world. The combination of world-leading experts and world-class facilities creates an outstanding training environment for the next generation of fusion scientists; the generation who will exploit ITER, NIF and other international experiments to make fusion energy a reality.
Modules
www.fusion-cdt.ac.uk/research/
Assessment method
Research project.
How to apply
International applicants
https://www.york.ac.uk/study/international/
This course has a subject classification which requires students whose nationality is outside the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland to have an ATAS certificate, irrespective of country of residence at the point of application.
Further information can be found on the UK Government's website: www.gov.uk/academic-technology-approval-scheme
Entry requirements
www.fusion-cdt.ac.uk/study-with-us/
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of Ireland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| EU | £27900 | Year 1 |
| England | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £4806 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £4806 | Year 1 |
| International | £27900 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/postgraduate-research/fees/
Sponsorship information
A range of scholarships and studentships are available at postgraduate level. Some scholarships are funded by the University (such as the York Master's Opportunity Scholarship) and some are funded by Research Councils, alumni, businesses and charities. Please check with the provider for details.
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