BEng (Hons)

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering (Foundation Entry)

Name: Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering (Foundation Entry), BEng (Hons)
Price: £9,250 per year GBP

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

4 years

Start

September 2024

UCAS Code

RS11

Delivery

In-person

Our Foundation Entry programme balances the many areas of renewable and sustainable Energy engineering. It will enable you to develop essential skills for this exciting fast-paced industry.

Do you have the ability to study for a degree, but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications for the Honours Degree Course? This Foundation Entry degree course could be for you.

We're preparing the next generation of energy engineers to tackle society's pressing issue: the future energy supply security. On this course you’ll explore the generation, transmission, storage and uses of renewable energy. This will prepare you to pursue a rewarding and sustainable career in engineering.

As scientists make dire predictions about the catastrophic impact that climate change is likely to have on future generations, governments and industries are seeking new ways of powering our homes, cities and economies without devastating our world.

You’ll be studying in a university fully committed to sustainability and ethical practices. We are recognised both globally and nationally by professional bodies and we rank as a Gold Tier University in the Green Universities Report 2022.

We have been recognised by the Carbon Literacy Project. The project recently awarded us with a Bronze Carbon Literate Organisation status. We are one of only 13 Universities worldwide to achieve this status.

On our BEng (Hons) Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering course, you can tailor the degree to suit your interests. Whether it’s:

Designing and installing renewable energy systems such as wind or solar
Working with nuclear power
Designing tomorrow’s carbon capture technology
Providing future advice on energy efficiency and low carbon technology to business and industry

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.

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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

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Practical Skills

Design Studies

Analytical Studies

Study Skills and Information Technology

Computer Aided Design

You will get an introduction to two-dimensional and three-dimensional computer aided design tools. You will be introduced to system analysis and solutions using MATLAB whilst developing your personal transferable skills. You'll develop the ability to understand engineering design tools which will support the foundation year and subsequent year of study in your chosen route into engineering.

Module code: ERC008

Foundation Mathematics

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Design and Sustainability

Engineering Analysis

Engineering Practice

Engineering Science & Analysis

Introduction to Renewable Energy

Introduction to Geoenergy Solutions for Climate Resilience

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Power Systems and Energy Conversion

GeoEnergy Engineering

Sustainable Energy in the Built Environment

Thermo-fluids

Operations Management A

Further Engineering Mathematics and Simulation

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Sustainable Energy and Power Generation Systems

Renewable Energy Systems Design and Analysis

Engineering Project with Sustainability

Optional modules

Depending on how many compulsory modules you take, you may be able to choose optional modules to make up your course.

Power Systems Operation and Control

Life Cycle Thinking and Sustainable Waste Management Solutions

Energy & Carbon Management

Geotechnology for Sustainable Energy Futures

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.

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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.

Mohammed Ahmed

Energy Engineering graduate

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Students using the sub sonic wind tunnel — Wind Tunnel Laboratory

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Dr Matt Stables is a lecturer and Course Leader for BEng/MEng / MSc Energy Engineering. Having had extensive research experience in science and engineering, Matt’s research interests lie in the fields of Renewable Energy and Low Carbon Technology and Sustainability. Interest from…

Dr Nasriani teaches across a range of subjects for our engineering school. He is a senior lecturer and course leader for the BEng/MEng and MSC Oil & Gas Engineering programmes at the University of Central Lancashire. Reza is also actively involved in a wide array of research rela…

Fees and funding

2024/25

First year£9,250 for the first year

Full-time£9,250 per year

International

First year£16,400 for the first year

Full-time£16,500 per year

Additional costs

Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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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
Estranged Student Support Bursary is for students who need extra support because they are estranged from their parents.
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Dependants Bursary
Students with financially dependent children may be eligible for our Dependants Bursary as part of our financial support package. 
Find out more about Dependants Bursary
Foundation Year Bursary
Our Foundation Year Bursary Scheme is for students starting a 4 or 5 year Undergraduate Degree programme.
Find out more about Foundation Year Bursary

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.

There are an estimated 250,000 jobs in the UK energy sector. These jobs cover:

Renewable and sustainable electricity and heat production
Energy consultancy
Energy efficiency consultancy
Technology development
Marine energy deployment and development
Biomass utilisation
Deriving energy from waste

Lancashire and the North West represent a powerhouse in the UK energy sector. Both significantly contribute to the Renewable and Nuclear Energy sectors. Major investments have attracted prestigious businesses to the area serving the nuclear, water, energy transmission and distribution sectors.

This course provides graduates with a broad understanding of current technology and practice. You'll learn about:

Energy
Thermodynamics
Technology
Sustainability
Policy

You'll also learn about specialist areas depending on the modules you choose.

The discipline of engineering encompasses a wide skills base. The emphasis of this course is on renewable and sustainable energy systems, their use and design.

By concentrating on the principles fundamental to system level design, the course equips graduates with the knowledge, skills and confidence to thrive in the rapidly evolving field of energy engineering. Here you'll develop the transferable skills to find employment in a diverse set of industrial and commercial sectors.

Learning and assessment

Modules comprise a mixture of lectures, seminars, tutorials, practical sessions and independent study.

Independent study is an important aspect of your degree course. The exact combination of study time will be detailed within your module descriptors, and will depend on your options.

You can benefit from industrial sponsorship. Typically, you would be working full-time in a junior engineering position at a local company while studying part-time.

A variety of teaching and learning methods are used, including traditional lectures, laboratory-based sessions using specialist facilities, computer sessions and simulations, tutorials, design exercises and directed study.

Assessment uses formal examinations and coursework. The balance of assessment varies from module to module. A typical breakdown over the full course is in the range 60%-70% examination, 30%-40% coursework, exclusive of major individual project work.

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This course is based in the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page

Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering (Foundation Entry)

Why study with us

What you'll do

Modules

Year 0

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Study in our Engineering Innovation Centre (EIC)

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State-of-the-art engineering facilities

Academic expertise

Fees and funding

Additional costs

Scholarships and bursaries

Care Leaver Bursary

Estranged student support

Dependants Bursary

Foundation Year Bursary

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Future careers in Renewable and Sustainable Energy Engineering

Learning and assessment