Program Overview

Introduction to BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering

The BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering degree is designed to create future-proof professional engineers who can address complex engineering challenges and revolutionize the renewable energy sector. Graduates from this course will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills, and creativity required by the global renewable energy industry.

Mode of Study and Attendance

• Mode of Study: On Campus
• Mode of Attendance: Full Time
• Start Date: September
• Course Length: 4 years

Course Overview

In this course, students will undertake a practical learning experience through diverse activities like laboratory work, group work, projects, workshops, engineering practices, interactive lectures, and industrial engagement. Students will explore a wide range of renewable energy technologies and take part in group projects addressing UN Sustainable Development Goals. They will be able to specialize in their preferred area through a final-year project.

Year 1

Year 1 sets the foundation of the course, introducing students to the breadth of subjects within renewable energy engineering. Students will engage in a wide range of activities to understand the fundamental principles in engineering mathematics, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, and renewable energy engineering. Year 1 is designed to kickstart the development of professional, technical, and practical skills in laboratory work and engineering practices.

Year 2

Students will continue to build upon the foundations established in Year 1, deepening their knowledge and understanding of core areas in renewable energy, mechanical, and electrical engineering. They will develop programming skills relevant to renewable energy, enhance their problem-solving abilities, and gain proficiency in analyzing and critically evaluating technical information.

Year 3

Students will study core technology and systems in renewable energy engineering, covering areas such as energy storage, conversion, integration, smart grids, and drive systems. They will take part in a renewable group project addressing various aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals and collaborate with their team to design, implement, and test solutions.

Year 4

Students will explore advanced technologies and systems of wind, solar, and geothermal energy and low emission vehicles. This will provide them with a critical understanding of specialized areas of renewable energy and equip them with a wide range of professional, technical, and practical skills at the forefront of development. Building on this foundation, students will carry out a year-long substantial research project.

Assessment

Typically, students are assessed through a combination of written exams, reports, portfolios, oral assessments, and practical skills assessments. The assessment methods vary by year, with a focus on written exams and reports in the earlier years and more emphasis on project work and dissertations in the later years.

Entry Requirements

• Year 1 Entry:
  • SQA Higher: BBCC to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
  • GCE A Level: CCC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Chemistry, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if not held at A Level.
• Year 2 Entry:
  • SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
  • GCE A Level: BBC to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics, or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level.

Fees and Funding

• Scottish Students: ｣1,820 per year for 4 years
• Rest of UK Students: ｣9,535 per year for 4 years (for the academic year mentioned)
• International Students: ｣18,940 per year for 4 years (for the academic year mentioned) Students may be eligible for funding and should apply to the relevant funding agency. Scholarships and financial awards may also be available.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course have excellent opportunities to establish a successful career and thrive in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry. Career prospects include roles such as Renewable Energy Engineer, Energy Engineer, Solar Energy Engineer, Wind Energy Engineer, Battery Systems Engineer, Renewable Energy Storage Engineer, and Biomass Energy Engineer.

Academic Support

The university provides various support services, including the Inclusion Centre for students with disabilities, online learning and support through Moodle, study skills support, and library resources. Placements are not currently embedded in the BEng courses but are available in MEng programs.