BEng Renewable Energy Engineering

at University of Exeter

The modules we outline here provide examples of what you can expect to learn on this degree course based on recent academic teaching. The precise modules available to you in future years may vary depending on staff availability and research interests, new topics of study, timetabling and student demand.

Year 1:

Initial focus is on engineering fundamentals including Mathematics, Mechanical and Electrical engineering modules as well as Physics and Thermodynamics. Specific computer skills are covered as well as a broad introduction to Clean Energy Systems and environmental management in preparation for more advanced modules later in the programme.

Compulsory modules:

• Renewable Energy Systems 1
• Science for Energy Engineering
• Applied Computing for Energy Studies
• Energy Policy, Markets and Law
• Mathematics for Energy Systems
• Engineering Mechanics
• Thermodynamics and Fluid Mechanics
• Electrical and Electronic Principles
   

Year 2:

Core engineering modules continue the development of the key disciplines with further development of essential computational skills and additional modules on Clean Energy Systems. A field trip and related group project look at renewable energy resource assessment as well as developing report writing and team working skills.

Compulsory modules

• Energy Management
• Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport
• Fluids Mechanics
• Renewable Energy Systems 2
• Project Management and Accounting
• Mechanics of Materials
• Applied Thermodynamics
• Data, Signals and Systems
   

Final Year:

An undergraduate dissertation forms an important element of the work in this year, allowing students to explore areas of particular interest and develop research, analytical and writing skills. Optional modules include specific clean or renewable energy technologies such as Solar Energy, Wind Energy, Marine Renewables, Renewable Heat Technologies and Energy storage. Modules can also be selected from a range of environmental impact, energy policy, ethics and life cycle analysis subjects.

Compulsory modules

• Third Year Field Course (Group Project)
• Network Engineering, Modelling and Management
• Renewable Energy Dissertation

A-Level    

• AAB – ABB    
• GCE AL Mathematics grade B and another science* subject at grade B
• GCE AL/AS science includes: Biology/Human Biology**; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Electronics; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths**; Life and Health Sciences; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics.
   

If more than one of these is taken they would only count as one 'science' but could count as two A-levels towards our general requirements.

IB    

• 34/665 - 32/655    
• HL5 in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) and HL5 in another science subject.
   

BTEC    

• DDD - DDM
   

GCSE    

• C or 4    
• Grade C or 4 in GCSE English Language
   

Access to HE    

• 24 L3 Credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade    
• 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in Mathematics and 12 L3 Credits at Merit Grade in an acceptable science subject area
   

Contextual Offer    

• A-Level: BBB-BBC
• IB: 30/555-28/554
• BTEC: DDM-DMM"

UK students: £9,250 per year

International students: £25,000 per year

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Renewable Energy but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include:
 

• Climate Change Consultant
• Design Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Energy Analyst
• Energy and Sustainability Engineer
• Environmental Planner
• Environmental Scientist
• Marine Design Engineer
• Offshore Wind Research Engineer
• Renewable Technology Designer