Submerged wave energy devices are desirable due to (i) protection from the impact of breaking waves, (ii) elimination of visual and surface disturbances, (iii) their consistent performance under waves with different directions, and (iv) their simple energy production mechanism.
An oscillating submerged body consists of a submerged, horizontal disc that oscillates in the vertical direction due to the surface waves. Visit the programme website for more information
A wave carpet is an elastic plate that deforms due to the wave loads, and it can potentially extract the entire wave energy.
In both devices, the disc oscillations and its deformation are transferred into electricity by use of a power take-off system. These submerged devices also function as a wave breaker to mitigate the severe impact of ocean waves on coastal areas.
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Programme Structure
This will be achieved by:
- conducting laboratory experiments in a dedicated wave flume on wave interaction with the energy devices, and
- by use of two theoretical approaches, namely the nonlinear shallow-water wave equations, and an open source Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) software, OpenFOAM. Extensive tutorials will be provided on first learning the theories before applying them to this problem.
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Admission Requirements
Academic requirements
GPA: Upper Second Class
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
- You should have an honours degree at 2.1 or above, and/or a Masters degree in a relevant discipline.
- IELTS 6.5
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Fees and Funding
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are shown in AUD and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.
- International (Non-residents): 50,609 AUD / year (≈ 26,570 GBP / year)
- Domestic (Citizens or residents): 9,116 AUD / year (≈ 4,786 GBP / year)
Living costs
Dundee, United Kingdom: 1,499-2,846 AUD / month
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Scholarships
Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for On Analysis and Design of Submerged Wave Energy Devices.
Provided by university:
- Chevening Scholarship – various benefits – deadline 06 Oct 2026
- Vice Chancellor's Africa scholarship – 6,500 GBP – deadline 28 Aug 2026 – merit-based
- GREAT Ghana Scholarship – 10,000 GBP – deadline not specified
- GREAT Kenya Scholarship – 10,000 GBP – deadline not specified
- GREAT India Scholarship – 10,000 GBP – deadline not specified
- Vice Chancellor's South Asia scholarship – 6,500 GBP – deadline 28 Aug 2026
Independent providers:
- Fulbright U.S. Student Program – various benefits – deadline 07 Oct 2026 – U.S. government
- ServiceScape Scholarship – 1,000 USD – deadline 30 Nov 2026
- ACES Scholarships – 3,500 USD – deadline 15 Nov 2026
- Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility – various benefits – deadline not specified – merit-based – OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
- Martingale Scholarship – various benefits – deadline 19 Oct 2026 – need-based – Martingale Foundation
- Scholarships for PhD Students – 19,000 GBP – deadline not specified – merit-based – Junhua Li
- Boustany Astronomy PhD Scholarship – various benefits – deadline 28 Feb 2027 – merit-based – Boustany Foundation
- $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship – 1,000 USD – deadline 31 Oct 2026 – merit-based – IvyPanda
- Voice Talent Online Scholarship – 1,000 USD – deadline 01 Mar 2027 – Voice Talent Online
- Women Scholarship for International Students – 5,000 USD – deadline 28 Aug 2026 – merit-based – educations.com
- The PhD Prep Fellowship – 10,000 USD – deadline 01 Sep 2026 – merit-based – Admit Lab
- Dream Chaser Scholarship – 1,000 USD – deadline 13 Jan 2027 – merit-based – Salvado Law
- Scholarship for students with disabilities – 3,000 USD – deadline 31 Dec 2026 – need-based – Anonymous Hope Fund
- Commonwealth Shared Scholarship – University Bids – 22,500 GBP – deadline not specified – UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO)
- The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship – 1,500 USD – deadline not specified – IELTS from 6 to 9
- Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme – 12,000 USD – deadline 11 Jan 2027 – The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
