Want to be part of the solution to combat climate change for the 21st century? Explore energy generation, technology, demand and supply on this renewable energy engineering course.
Why study with us
- Become an innovator at the forefront of the green energy revolution. Our industry-led course will give you the skills to thrive in this rapidly advancing sector.
- You’ll learn from the experts - we regularly host industry partners for guest lectures and research projects. Previous events have featured BRE Group, Carbon Trust, Energy Institute, Fire and Rescue Services, Shell, GexCon, Tyco and many others.
- Outside the classroom you can join our Sustainable Engineering programmes. These include the Eco–Car Challenge and our new Wind project. Here you'll work with a diverse group of students and staff on projects using complex systems.
What you'll do
- Study renewable energy technologies and innovative approaches to meet the challenges of climate change, such as novel carbon capture and hydrogen use.
- Engage in live projects with industry partners in our Engineering Innovation Centre. Here you'll be able to put your knowledge of technical design, power generation and project management to the test.
- Further advance your career prospects through an optional 48-week industry placement between Year 2 and Year 3.
Modules
Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.
The support I received from my tutors was amazing and I felt like they went the extra mile for me. The skills I learnt at UCLan have been invaluable to me in my professional roles and generally in my daily life.
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Academic expertise
Our academic team have extensive experience and knowledge in the energy sector. This knowledge extends across the various fields of renewable and nuclear energy, carbon capture & storage, carbon assessment and energy management. You'll be taught by a dedicated academic team with up to date engineering and industry knowledge.
Entry requirements
We will consider your educational achievements, predicted grades, work experience and personal statement. If you don't meet the grades for your chosen course, we will consider you for other programmes.
We know that many factors can influence the grades you achieve in school or college. If your life experience has affected your academic studies, we can take this into account. Use the UCAS Points Calculator below to check whether you are eligible.
Unsure if you meet our entry requirements? Contact our friendly Course Enquiries team to talk through your options.
- UCAS: 104 points at A2 including grade C in A-Level Maths and Physics or STEM
- BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM in Engineering including Merit in Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements
- BTEC Diploma: D*D - D*D* in Engineering including Maths units. Please see UCAS for specific unit requirements
- Pass Access Course: 104 points including 15 level 3 credits in Maths and Physics or STEM at Merit
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass with 104 points from Higher Level subjects including Higher Level 5 Maths and Physics or STEM
- T Level: M including Maths and Physics. Please see UCAS for a list of the T Levels we can accept
- IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5
- GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
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Not got the grades?
Our courses with a foundation year could be exactly what you're looking for. They provide an alternative route to study for this degree.
Fees and funding
Scholarships and bursaries
We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.
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Care Leaver Bursary
Our Care Leaver Bursary is for students who need extra support because they have been in care or are estranged from their parents.
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Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package.
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If you are from a low income household our Financial Bursary may be able to help.
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Future careers in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering
Renewable and Sustainable Energy is a vital component to tackling climate change. Graduates are in greater demand than ever - your career options within this sector can be varied and will involve many exciting roles.
This course is delivered by the School of Engineering and Computing
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