BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter

BEng Renewable Energy Engineering specialises in energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy technologies. Learn from experts in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologies. Our new state-of-the-art Renewable Engineering Energy Facility (REEF) provides dedicated workshop and laboratory space for individual and small group projects.

Duration: 3 years; 4 years with Year in Industry  |  Study mode: full-time (variants: with Year in Industry)  |  Intake: 2027 entry  |  Location: Exeter, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Your first year focusses on engineering fundamentals including mathematics, mechanical and electronic engineering. In the second year, you'll continue to develop your knowledge of key disciplines with additional topics on clean energy systems. An undergraduate dissertation forms an important element of the work in your third year, allowing you to explore areas of particular interest and develop research, analytical and writing skills. Optional topics include specific clean or renewable energy technologies such as solar power, wind energy, marine renewables and energy storage.

Career pathways

The broad-based skills acquired during your degree will give you an excellent grounding for a wide variety of careers, not only those related to Renewable Energy but also in wider fields. Examples of roles recent graduates are now working as include: You will also be well-equipped to move into further study in courses such as MSc Renewable Energy Engineering

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