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BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The mission of achieving the Net Zero target worldwide is changing the way we live and transforming the energy industry. This will result in significant demand for renewable energy engineers. On this course you will develop the comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills, and creativity required by employers in the global renewable energy industry.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Stage 1 is common across all engineering degrees and provides a strong foundation in core engineering principles. You will develop essential skills in mathematics, physics, programming, and electrical and mechanical systems. Through hands-on labs and team-based projects, you will begin to apply theory to practice while building confidence in problem-solving, communication, and design, laying the groundwork for more specialised study in renewable energy engineering in later stages.

Career pathways

Clean energy and renewables industry is a fast-growing sector with a shortage of talents nationally and globally. Graduates from this course have excellent opportunities to establish a successful career and thrive in the rapidly growing renewable energy industry.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/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: C CC 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. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include Maths and either Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher. IB Diploma: 26 to include Higher Level Maths and Physics or Chemistry at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4. Year 2 entry QS/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. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: CCCC to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher. Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. UCAS code: H801.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 4 years full-time

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