Energy and Sustainability Engineering MEng (Hons)

at City University of London

The Energy and Sustainability Engineering course equips you with the expertise to take a multidisciplinary approach in tackling the challenges faced in sustainable development and access to clean and affordable energy.
 

Over four years, you will develop the professional engineering skills required, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions to current and future problems in energy systems.
 

Individual and group engineering design projects demonstrate your expertise to future employers, whilst the fourth year, at Master’s level, helps you transition from study to professional practice.

• Benefit from exceptional industry involvement in the degree programme, taking advantage of the London location of City, including undertaking projects set by industry and guest lectures from practising engineers

• Study in world leading research facilities where different engineering systems are designed, developed, and implemented for industry today

• Take an optional placement year or placement over two summer periods to boost your employability, building on the strengths in research and industrial collaborations across the Department of Engineering

• Fast track your progress to Chartered Engineer status, with a degree that meets all academic requirements for professional registration.
   

This course is subject to approval.
 

Course content
 

You will develop a strong technical background in key subjects which require the integration of concepts across the breadth of engineering.
 

Year 1
 

Build a firm foundation in mathematics, engineering, physics, electronics and computing, and manufacturing and materials with our largely shared first year.
 

Year 2
 

You begin to advance your knowledge of power generation while also studying data analysis, materials and mechatronics, thermal power systems, electronics and geology and materials.
 

Year 3
 

You deepen your expertise through an individual design project focused on energy systems. You will study topics in through life engineering, renewable energy systems, energy storage and hydrogen economy, energy in the built environment and energy policy and regulations.
 

Year 4
 

The final year of the integrated master’s involves a major group design module, four core modules and two electives. You will study topics in smart grids and power systems, energy economics and finance and energy infrastructure and sustainability in addition to two elective modules.

• UK
   

  A-level:

  ABB (including Mathematics)
   

  Tariff:

  128 UCAS tariff points
   

  International Baccalaureate:

  31 points with 'Higher Level Mathematics at grade 6' OR 'Standard Level Mathematics at grade 7 AND Higher Level Physics/Biology/Chemistry at grade 6'
   

  GCSE:

  A minimum of grade 4 (C) in English Language and Mathematics in addition to other outlined requirements.

  In addition to our other entry requirements, City also accepts T-levels with the following grades:

  • T-Level in Design, Surveying and Construction. Must have an overall “Distinction” with at least B in the core. Must have “Distinction” in the Occupational specialism of Civil Engineering
     

  Contextual offers

  We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.

  Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
   

  Mixed qualifications

  Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.

  In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. 'This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.'
   

  Subject exclusions

  We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
   

  Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)

  We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.

  The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
   

  AS levels

  We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.

   

  English language requirements
   

  If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

  IELTS:

  6.0 overall with a minimum of 6.0 in each component.

  If your first language is not English, we will require evidence of English language proficiency. Minimum requirements are:

• PTE Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each component.

The cost of studying at City, University of London varies largely depending on the type of university and the degree chosen. More often than not, humanities, arts, and education courses are less expensive than degrees in medical, engineering, or management. Furthermore, students who choose to study at the postgraduate level typically pay higher tuition fees, which again vary depending on the programme chosen.

Most universities provide scholarships or financial aid to students in order to help them offset their tuition costs. Students should be aware that additional course fees and incidental expenses may not be included in tuition. On average, international students can expect to pay £20,500 annually, to study in City, University of London.

Qualified engineers are well placed to take on analytical or developmental positions in energy firms, engineering consultancies, utilities, small businesses, and renewable energy companies.
 

Graduates have wide-ranging employment opportunities including at Ford, Rolls Royce, Lotus, BP, Howden, Shell, Heliex, Bühler Sortex, Transport for London, Jaguar, Delphi, Holroyd, UK Power Reserve, Drax Power Plant, RWE Npower, Renewables, Energy Institute, Voltalia, Lloyd Warwick, Brook Green Supply, and RWE Innogy.
 

If you want to become a Chartered Engineer – enjoying enhanced job prospects and earning potential – an integrated MEng offers the most direct route to achieving CEng status.