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MSc Fusion Energy Open Days

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Join us to learn more about our exciting MSc Fusion Energy course at our upcoming open days. 

  • Monday 7 July 2025, 11.00 to 13.00 - on campus
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  • Wednesday 9 July 2025, 13.00 to 14.30  - online via Zoom
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Fusion - the process that powers the Sun - has the potential to produce clean energy for everyone. At the York Plasma Institute, we're working on understanding how to hold plasma-ionised gas in the extreme temperatures required to achieve fusion without damaging the reactor components.

On this 12-month MSc Fusion Energy course you’ll gain a firm foundation in fusion and plasma science preparing you for employment in the fusion industry or for a PhD in many technical areas including fusion. 
In addition to the lecture modules, you will be introduced to the skills in computational and experimental plasma science essential to the growing fusion economy (and highly valued in all high-technology careers).

You’ll complete the course with a major research project based at York Plasma Institute or potentially at an external organisation, such as Culham Campus or Rutherford Appleton Laboratory.

If you’d like to find out more, book a place and join us at one of these events.

The agenda will include:

  • Introduction from the Programme Leader (Professor Nigel Woolsey)
  • ‘The Student Experience’ – a presentation from a past MSc Fusion Energy student
  • Q&A session
World-leading tutors
Learn from internationally-renowned researchers pushing the boundaries of knowledge in fusion energy
Research excellence
Our research environment - the support we give to our researchers - is ranked 5th in the UK according to the Times Higher Education’s ranking of the latest REF results (2021).
Novel research projects with our experts
Conduct novel research under the supervision of our world-class researchers, with potential for collaboration with external organisations
Cutting-edge techniques and facilities
Access to state-of-the-art data analysis techniques and equipment, in purpose built teaching, research and laboratory spaces

I have really enjoyed the MSc - it is a challenging, but very rewarding course. I have found the quality of teaching very high, and I have received a huge amount of support from academic members of staff.

Jon, MSc Fusion Energy

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Competition for graduate-level jobs is becoming tougher as more of the workforce has an undergraduate degree. A postgraduate taught degree from York could help give you a competitive edge.

  • Be inspired by our dynamic and innovative research culture
  • Benefit from our expertly designed courses and specialist careers support
  • Develop your knowledge in our superb study spaces
  • Be part of a lively and supportive graduate community
  • Get the best of both worlds in York, where history and contemporary culture collide

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