Key information Duration Full-time: 36 months (3–4 years) Part-time: 72 months (6–8 years) Start dates & application deadlines Starting October
2027 — Apply before Apr 2027 Starting February 2028 — Apply before Apr 2027 Language English TOEFL® iBT is accepted by more than 13,000 universities and other institutions in over 160 countries. The test can be taken at a test center or at home. The test measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The score refers to the total score of 4 subjects (writing, listening, speaking, and reading), each subject has a range of 0 - 30. TOEFL® IBT: 87 Delivered On Campus Campus Location Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Disciplines Materials Science Energy Engineering Overview About the programme Materials used in conventional and nuclear power generation experience some of the harshest operating environments imaginable. The Materials Engineering Group has a wide range of characterisation equipment suitable for this class of material, including state-of-the-art electron microscopy, thermal cycling and creep facilities and non-contact strain measurement equipment. Nanoscale energy and surface engineering focuses on energy harvesting and storage materials, paying particular attention to surface engineering of 2D materials such as Graphene, boron nitride and Molybdenum oxide/sulphides for PV and batteries/hydrogen energy applications. Synchrotron based techniques from US, UK and European facilities are used to address key fundamental challenges in these materials. This Energy Materials programme is offered at The Open University UK. Programme Structure Potential research projects: Multiscale characterisation of creep deformation of materials for fusion reactor Residual stresses in next generation nuclear power plant Low temperature transformation martensitic weld fillers for repair welding of large power plant components Study of creep cavitation using correlative analysis Admission requirements Academic requirements GPA: Upper Second Class English requirements TOEFL® IBT: 87 Other requirements General requirements Entry requirements Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree (or equivalent). If you are not a UK citizen, you may need to prove your knowledge of English. Tuition Fees Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality. International (Non-residents): 30,874 AUD / year (≈ 16,420 GBP / year) Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,413 AUD / year (≈ 5,006 GBP / year) Living costs Milton Keynes, United Kingdom: 1,594–2,529 AUD / month The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries. Scholarships Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Energy Materials. You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider. Fulbright U.S. Student Program — Various benefits — Deadline 07 Oct 2026 ServiceScape Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 30 Nov 2026 ACES Scholarships — 3500 USD — Deadline 15 Nov 2026 Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility — Various benefits — Deadline not specified Scholarships for PhD Students — 19000 GBP — Deadline not specified Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship — Various benefits — Deadline 28 Feb 2027 Amberscholar Scholarship — 6000 USD — Deadline 31 Jan 2027 $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 31 Oct 2026 Voice Talent Online Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 01 Mar 2027 Dream Chaser Scholarship — 1000 USD — Deadline 13 Jan 2027 Scholarship for students with disabilities — 3000 USD — Deadline 31 Dec 2026 Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids — 22500 GBP — Deadline not specified The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship — 1500 USD — Deadline not specified Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme — 12000 USD — Deadline 11 Jan 2027
