About the course

Sustainable Hydrogen provides low-carbon solutions as an energy store, supporting the rapid deployment of renewable energy generation, and as an energy vector, decarbonising the transport and heat sectors.

　　The challenges for sustainable hydrogen innovations are multidisciplinary and encompass science, engineering, social and economic issues. There is a need for hydrogen energy innovation leaders to transition the UK towards a low carbon economy.

　　This integrated PhD programme will deliver doctoral level leaders with a trans-disciplinary understanding of the science and engineering limits of hydrogen technologies, along with an appreciation of the barriers to the market (including legislative, economic and societal). This is the skill set needed to transition hydrogen innovations into the energy system.

　　The Universities of Nottingham, Loughborough, Birmingham and Ulster have joined forces to become a national CDT in Sustainable Hydrogen.

　　The integrated PhD research programme in Sustainable Hydrogen is a 4 year programme consisting of taught skills, experiential learning and a research project.

　　By the end of year 1 you will have gained 120 credits of multidisciplinary training in Sustainable Hydrogen and the Energy Sector. Half of the taught element is made-up of options, enabling you to tailor the training to your interests and needs.

　　The training also covers research, entrepreneurial and business skills, much of this is undertaken in collaboration with our industry partners. 3 years are dedicated to completing a research project.

　　The CDT offers many experiences to develop your skills through industrial secondments, outreach activities, industry challenge days and writing retreats.

　　Overseas travel is supported for you to present your work at international conferences and for research visits to leading international labs, enabling you to access unique facilities and extend your global network. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
December, 2023	Nottingham
February, 2024	Nottingham
Summer (April), 2024	Nottingham
July, 2024	Nottingham
October, 2024	Nottingham
December, 2024	Nottingham
February, 2025	Nottingham
April, 2025	Nottingham
July, 2025	Nottingham
October, 2025	Nottingham
December, 2025	Nottingham
February, 2026	Nottingham
April, 2026	Nottingham
July, 2026	Nottingham
December, 2026	Nottingham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Nottingham

2:1 (or international equivalent) in a relevant subject IELTS 6.5 (6.0 in each element) TOEFL (iBT) 87 (with a minimum of 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)

　　

English language requirements

　　6.0

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Nottingham. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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