Energy Engineering
UCAS Code: H800
Master of Engineering (with Honours) - MEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points including A2 Maths at grade C, and A2 Physics or a STEM subject at grade C
96 UCAS points including 15 level 3 credits at Merit in Maths and Physics or a STEM subject
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above including Maths and English or equivalent. Equivalent qualifications are Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths and English or Level 3 Key Skills in Maths and Communication.
Pass IB Diploma including 96 UCAS points from Higher Level subjects, including HL5 Maths, and HL5 Physics or a STEM subject
96 UCAS points including Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
The following modules are required at Merit; Unit 5 Mechanical Principles and Applications, and one of the following; Unit 4 Mathematics for Engineering Technicians Unit 11 Further Mechanical Principles and Applications Unit 18 Advanced Mechanical Principles and Applications Unit 28 Further Mathematics in Engineering/for Engineering Technicians
96 UCAS points including Maths at grade C, and Physics or a STEM subject at grade C
UCAS Tariff
including A2 Maths at grade C, and A2 Physics or a STEM subject at grade C
About this course
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The future security of our energy supply is one of the most pressing issues society faces today. This course prepares future energy engineers for the challenge. It’s your chance to get real-life practical industrial experience in this rapidly-growing field, and work your way towards Chartered Engineer (CEng) status faster. With the support of our highly skilled teaching staff, you’ll gain the contemporary technical design, power generation and operations skills you need to increase energy efficiency and further develop renewable sources of energy. This course is firmly industry-led, meaning you’ll graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to engineer a sustainable future. With the MEng, you’ll get all the benefits of our BEng programme with an extra year to deepen and embed your knowledge, further your real-world, hands-on industrial experience (and therefore improve your employment prospects on graduation) and take you closer to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.
Energy engineering is a growing discipline and graduates are in greater demand than ever, which means your options within the sector are varied.
Modules
Year 1: Compulsory modules; Analytical methods, Introductory mechanics, Electrical principles, Drawing and CAD, Engineering Applications, Manufacturing engineering
Year 2: Compulsory modules; Mathematics and simulation methods, Mechanics, Kinematics and materials, Instrumentation and control, Thermo-fluids and CFD, Electromagnetic systems, Operations Management
Year 3: Compulsory modules; Advanced mathematical and simulation methods, Control systems, Engineering design, Energy and power generations systems, Project. Optional Modules; Oil & Gas Production Engineering, Nuclear Reactors & Fuel Technology, Systems Design (Building Services), Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies, Control Systems, Advanced Mathematics and Simulation, Operations Management B, Carbon and Energy Management
Year 4: Compulsory modules; Engineer and Society, Applied energy systems, Project, Group design project, Specialist option from Renewable energy technology or Wind power generation & control. Optional Modules; Design & Analysis of Renewable energy systems, Wind power generation & control, Wind Energy Systems Design & Analysis, Geotechnology: Oil & Gas Engineering, Nuclear Energy & The Nuclear Fuel Cycle, Carbon & Energy Management, Waste Treatment & Low Carbon Technologies
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What do graduate employment figures really tell you?Want to make good money from the word go? This is the degree for you! The UK has had a shortage of chemical engineers for a while now so starting salaries are very good. In fact, across the UK, only doctors and dentists bettered the average starting salary for chemical engineering graduates, with an average starting salary of around £28,000. Key sectors for chemical engineers last year included the petrochemicals, food, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, materials and consultancy industries. Their skills set also means that the finance industry likes graduates from these degrees, so there are options if you don't fancy engineering as a career. Most graduates take a longer course that leads to an MEng — which is what you need to take if you want to be a Chartered Engineer. Chemical engineers are also more likely than other engineers to take doctorates and go into research roles, so if you want to take an engineering subject but fancy a research job, this might be a good subject to take.
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