BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering at University of the Highlands and Islands

Programme overview

The BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering covers both conventional energy systems and renewable energy technologies and includes an industry-related engineering project. It is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology for the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. It is delivered mainly online with scheduled, recorded sessions and one short on-campus laboratory skills module.

Duration: Full time: 3 years; part time: 6 years | Intake: September; January (North, West and Hebrides only) | Study mode: full-time / part-time | Location: Inverness, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Entry is to a relevant HNC year with advanced entry to later years. Year 2 covers core maths, electrical, statics and dynamics and thermodynamics and fluids; year 3 covers conventional energy systems, electrical, renewable energy generation, statics and dynamics and project and management; year 4 covers design for quality and reliability, an engineering project, future energy systems, statics and dynamics and wind energy.

Career pathways

Engineer in the renewable energy industry, design or maintenance positions in the offshore and manufacturing industries, and engineering management. Graduates can progress to MSc Engineering (General), MSc Mechanical Engineering, MSc Leadership and Management, MSc Net Zero Communities or MSc Sustainable Energy Solutions.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 of this course is a relevant HNC, such as HNC Engineering Systems or HNC Engineering (Systems pathway), with a pass in Engineering Mathematics 2. Advanced entry to year 2: a relevant 15 SQA credit HNC with a pass in Engineering Mathematics 2. Advanced entry to year 3: a relevant HND such as HND Engineering Systems; not available to Perth applicants for 2026/27 entry. Advanced entry to year 4: BEng Energy Engineering, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent ordinary degree.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Students normally domiciled in Scotland, full-time, years 2 to 4 (year 1 is an HNC at GBP 1,285 per year). Source

Intake: September; January (North, West and Hebrides only)

Duration: Full time: 3 years; part time: 6 years

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