Renewable Energy Engineering
Robert Gordon University
UCAS Code: H801 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Robert Gordon University
UCAS Code: H801 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if nor held at A Level.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at level 3 at grade merit in an Engineering discipline
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
in combination with Scottish Highers
HND (BTEC)
Acceptable
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
must be held in Engineering discipline.
acceptable
Scottish HNC
Acceptable
Scottish Higher
to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
T Level
to be held in an Engineering discipline
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About this course
This BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering degree is designed to create future-proof professional engineers who can tackle engineering challenges and transform the renewable energy industry. Graduate from this course will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills and creativity required by the global renewable energy industry.
In this course, you will have a modern and practical learning experience through a wide range of activities, including laboratory work, project-based learning, workshops, engineering practices, interactive lectures, and industrial engagement.
You will also have opportunities to learn extensive renewable energy technologies and take part in group projects that address various aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will be able to specialise in the area of your interest through a final-year project.
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The Uni
Main Site - Aberdeen
School of Computing, Engineering and Technology
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Energy engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
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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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Energy engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£30k
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£41k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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