Renewable Energy Engineering with Foundation Year draft

Program Overview

The BEng Renewable Energy Engineering with Foundation Year is a four-year integrated degree program designed for students who may not have the standard entry requirements for first-year entry. The Foundation Year provides a strong foundation in mathematics and science, preparing students for a successful career in renewable energy engineering. Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students can progress to Year 1 of the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering program or other engineering programs with a Foundation Year.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Objectives: The program aims to provide students with a strong foundation in mathematics and science, preparing them for a successful career in renewable energy engineering.
• Description: This is a 4-year integrated degree program, consisting of a 1-year Foundation Year followed by a 3-year undergraduate degree program.
It is designed for students who may not have met the standard entry requirements for first-year entry or who have not been able to take A-level Mathematics alongside a BTEC L3 Extended Diploma.
• Progression: Upon successful completion of the Foundation Year, students can progress to Year 1 of the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering program or Year 1 of other engineering programs with a Foundation Year, such as Civil, Mechanical, or Electronic Engineering.
Depending on prior qualifications, students may also be able to transfer to undergraduate programs in Mathematics, Natural Sciences, or Physics with a Foundation Year.
• International Students: International students seeking a Foundation course should visit the INTO page.

Outline:

• Foundation Year:
• Content:
The Foundation Year comprises 90 credits of core mathematics, elevating students' knowledge to A-level grade A standard, and includes aspects of further mathematics, focusing on developing core mathematical skills. The remaining 30 credits are dedicated to a project that incorporates key skills for university study.
• Modules:
• Compulsory Modules:
• MTH0001: Principles of Pure Mathematics (30 credits)
• MTH0003: Exploring Mathematics (15 credits)
• MTH0004: Foundation Statistics (15 credits)
• MTH0005: Science: Skills and Culture (30 credits)
• MTH0006: Applied Mathematics (15 credits)
• MTH0007: Programming Skills (15 credits)
• Pathways:
• Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
• Renewable Energy Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
• Civil Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
• Electronic Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
• Mechanical Engineering with Foundation Year BEng
• Mathematics with Foundation Year BSc
• Natural Sciences with Foundation Year BSc
• Physics with Foundation Year BSc

Assessment:

• Foundation Year: Modules are assessed through a combination of summative assessments.
Students must pass the Foundation Year and meet the progression criteria to advance to Year 1 of the BEng in Engineering with a Foundation Year. However, the results do not contribute to the final degree classification.

Teaching:

• Foundation Year: Students experience a range of teaching and learning activities, including lectures, workshops, tutorials, group projects/presentations, and seminars.
The mathematics modules comprise 90 credits, while the 'Science: Skills and Culture' module is 30 credits. The total workload averages around 40 hours per week during term time, including guided independent study hours.
• Faculty: Teaching is conducted by internationally recognized experts active in various topics within the chosen degree program.
• Research and Practice: Students benefit from a research and practice-led culture, with opportunities to engage in research projects, such as the independent research project.
• Support: Students are assigned a personal tutor for guidance and support.
Extra support is available through the peer mentor scheme and the student-staff liaison committee.

Careers:

• Opportunities: Graduates work for major international organizations in diverse sectors or launch their own companies.
• Outcomes: Engineers are known for their problem-solving skills, communication abilities, and numeracy.
Engineering graduates typically earn higher salaries than graduates in other fields.
• Proficiency Options: Students can choose to specialize in a second subject by completing 60 credits of modules in a specific area, such as a foreign language, data science, entrepreneurship, innovation, law, leadership, or social data science.
This can enhance their employability and broaden their intellectual horizons.