
Overview
On this Renewable Energy Engineering degree, you'll study a branch of engineering that focuses on powering the world sustainably. From energy conversion and storage technology, to low carbon heating systems, electrical circuit analysis and large network grids, you'll develop the engineering skills and technical knowledge you need to design, assess and improve electrical, renewable and alternative energy systems that benefit the climate and society.
Follow in the footsteps of engineers who worked on radical advancements such as solar-powered drones and the hydrogen fuel used to heat and power green homes.
BEng or MEng?
You can study this course as a 3-year Bachelor's degree (BEng) or a 4-year integrated Master's degree (MEng). The MEng allows you to achieve a Master’s level degree with just one extra year of undergraduate study, further enhancing your career prospects.
- What you’ll experience
- Design renewable energy systems for electricity, transport or heating applications, for residential and commercial markets
- Use cost analysis to compare renewable energy technologies with traditional fuel systems from the points of view of business, industry and maintenance
- Get a better understanding of solar PV, wind turbines, batteries, hydrogen energy, energy-efficient buildings and sustainable transport.
- Learn about many aspects of smart grid management, energy storage, charging of electric vehicles and system automation
- Work in industry on optional modules or your optional placement year, networking with and working alongside established experts and prospective employers
Work experience and career planning
When you graduate, you'll be ready for a career working at the forefront of the technology responsible for renewable energy. Not only is the work rewarding, but you'll be working in a highly skilled area, which is always in-demand, and get to be part of the solution to one of the most pressing issues facing society.
You'll graduate with the skills and understanding to work in many related areas, including:
- Energy generation – such as in solar or wind power
- Energy conversion and storage – in areas such as batteries and hydrogen fuel cell technologies.
- Sustainable transport systems – in fields such as electric vehicles, charging infrastructure, as well as hydrogen and biomethane vehicles
- Low carbon heating systems – such as in solar, thermal, hydrogen energy, as well as biomethane and heat pumps
- Energy efficient buildings – in areas such as energy conservation, new materials, smart energy management and energy audits
- Security – working to improve national security by working on new technologies and infrastructure
What jobs can you do with a renewable energy engineering degree?
You'll be able to take roles such as:
- solar PV system engineer
- wind energy engineer
- energy storage engineer (battery specialist)
- hydrogen energy system engineer
- fuel cell system engineer
- zero carbon heating engineer
- electric vehicle charging specialist
- smart grid engineer
- energy management specialist
- energy audit specialist
- business development manager
Teaching
Teaching on this course includes:
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Tutorials
- Laboratory work
- Computer-aided engineering system activity
There's an emphasis on problem solving and project work to reflect the challenges experience in your career. Tasks will often begin with you researching a problem or project brief, before moving on to lab sessions to identify, then implement, practical solutions.
Teaching staff are all members of the IET (Institute of Engineering and Technology), and many are Chartered Engineers. The teaching staff on this course also have a range of professional experience, including working as a team leaders, and in higher management, in industry.
You can access all teaching resources on Moodle, our virtual learning environment, from anywhere with a web connection.
How you're assessed
You'll be assessed through:
- Written examinations
- Coursework
- Practical tests
- Project work
- Presentations
You'll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. For example, you can take online quizzes on theory-related skills, such as electrical circuit network parameters, to get automatic feedback. You also get feedback on lab-related skills through the submission of the logbook you've recorded the details of practical sessions in.
You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments, so you can improve in the future.
Every Tuesday in term time you'll also attend a 1-hour feedback and support session.
Get more details
Visit official programme websiteProgramme Structure
Year 1
Core modules in this year include:
- Energy Conversion and Storage Technology – 20 credits
- Introduction to Algorithms and Programming – 20 credits
- Introduction to Analogue Circuits – 20 credits
- Introduction to Energy Systems – 20 credits
- Mathematical Principles – 20 credits
- Principles of Digital Systems – 20 credits
There are no optional modules in this year.
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Start dates & application deadlines
September
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Disciplines
Electrical Engineering Energy & Power Engineering Machine Learning View 158 other Masters in Energy & Power Engineering in United KingdomExplore more key information
Visit official programme websiteAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Other requirements
General requirements
120-136 points to include a minimum of 3 A levels, or equivalent, to include Mathematics, plus two relevant subjects.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
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Visit official programme websiteLiving costs for Portsmouth
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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