Renewable Energy Engineering

The BSc (Eng) Renewable Energy Engineering course is a stage 3 only course and delivered part-time online over two years. The course is divided into two sections (stage 3a and stage 3b). Students on even year entry will complete the course in the order of stage 3a and stage 3b and students on old year entry will start stage 3b first before moving to stage 3a.

Stage 3

In this course, you will develop a wide range of knowledge and understanding of various renewable energy, technologies, and systems. You will also study core area of renewable energy engineering covering energy storage, conversion, integration, smart grids and drive systems. You will develop problem-solving skills, and gain proficiency in analysing and critically evaluating technical data and information.

You will carry out an integrative engineering project, often industrial based to address real-world engineering problems and to find a solution. Through this experience, you will develop knowledge and skills in project planning and management, team working and leadership and gain understanding of the environmental and social impact of engineering solutions.

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Learning Methods

You will undertake a total of 8 modules. Classes will normally be timetabled for two evenings per week from 18:00 until 21:00, which will comprise of lectures and tutorials delivered online; either via live sessions or pre-recorded lectures uploaded to Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment.

Lecturers will be available for Q&As during the online timetabled slots.

Drop-in evening classes will be on campus (approximately 4 times per module).

A third evening may occasionally be used for on campus laboratory sessions. Exams will be held on campus whilst coursework will be offered online.

The project work consists of an individual project (often employment based). 

Activity Summary

Stage 3

• Lectures - 20 students per group, 3 hours per week
• Tutorial - 20 students per group, 3 hours per week
• Practical class or workshop - 20 students per group, 1 hour per week

How long is a BSc (Eng) Renewable Energy Engineering course?

This Renewable Energy Engineering degree can be successfully completed in 2 years, in which the opportunity to receive the necessary skills are obtained.

Independent Study

Independent study allows you to consolidate what you have learned in the classes and reflect on your engineering practices. The amount of independent study should be equivalent to that of the timetabled classes, and this may include reading lecture notes, undertaking tutorial problems, writing up reports and practise lab skills.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Academic staff are experienced engineers, many with Chartered status and industry links, who have achieved or are working towards Fellow/Senior Fellow of Higher Education Academy – a professional recognition of their practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. Many are research-active and some feature in the annual STAR awards (Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition) voted for by students.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed:

Stage 3

• 2 written exams, typically for 2.5 hours
• 4 reports
• 1 dissertation
• 1 portfolio
• 1 oral assessment

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of submission of coursework.

Academic Support

The Inclusion Centre advises and supports students who disclose a sensory or mobility impairment, chronic medical condition, mental health issue, dyslexia and other specific learning differences. Applicants are encouraged to arrange a pre-entry visit to discuss any concerns and to view the facilities.

Online Learning & Support

All undergraduate and postgraduate students, whether you are learning on campus or by online learning, benefit from using our collaborative virtual learning environment, CampusMoodle. You will be provided with 24/7 online access to your learning material and resources, along with the ability to interact with your class members and tutors for discussion and support.

Study Skills Support

The Study Support Team provides training and support to all students in:

• Academic writing
• Study skills (note taking, exam techniques, time management, presentation)
• Maths and statistics
• English language
• Information technology support

Library Support

The Library offers support for your course, including the books, eBooks, and journals you will need. We also offer online reading lists for many modules, workshops and drop-ins on searching skills and referencing, and much more.

Job Prospects

Most BSc (Eng) students are already in full-time employment.  The course offers them the opportunity for career progression within their current employment.

Is Renewable Energy Engineering a good career choice?

Graduates from this course have fantastic opportunities to build a career and thrive in this bright rapid-growing industry, which offers a breath of jobs including:

• Renewable Energy Engineer
• Energy Engineer
• Solar Energy Engineer
• Wind Energy Engineer
• Battery Systems Engineer
• Renewable Energy Storage Engineer
• Biomass Energy Engineer

What is needed for a BSc (Eng) Renewable Energy Engineering course?

Standard Entry Requirements

• For stage 3 entry you should have an appropriate HND (or equivalent). 

English Language Requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests, find out more:

Please note, some courses may require a higher standard of English than stated in this page. Contact admissions@rgu.ac.uk for further information.