Renewable & Sustainable Energy Engineering, BEng (Hons) at University of Lancashire

Programme overview

A BEng covering the generation, transmission, storage and use of renewable energy, with the option to tailor study towards renewable systems, nuclear power, carbon capture or energy efficiency advice.

Faculty: School of Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years | Intake: September 2026 | Location: Preston, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Modules include Introduction to Renewable Energy, Introduction to Geoenergy Solutions for Climate Resilience, Power Systems and Energy Conversion, GeoEnergy Engineering, Sustainable Energy in the Built Environment, Thermo-fluids, Renewable Energy Systems Design and Analysis, Power Systems Operation and Control, Energy and Carbon Management and an Engineering Project with Sustainability.

Career pathways

Graduates can work in renewable electricity and heat production, energy and energy efficiency consultancy, technology development, marine energy, biomass and energy from waste.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer and entry requirements (UK qualifications): A-level/UCAS points 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

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK tuition fee; placement year fee is separate (GBP 1,955) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,500 a year (2026/27). Full-time international tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 3 years

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