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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Energy Engineering

Loughborough University

(4.1)
288 reviews

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Energy Engineering course at Loughborough University.

Select a qualification to see required grades

A level

A,B,B

ABB including Maths and either Computer Science, Design & Technology, Electronics or Physics

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£29,750 per year
International£29,750 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: H221

Here's what Loughborough University says about its Energy Engineering course.

The global energy crisis is at the forefront of many peoples’ minds, and climate change is accelerating and defining our race towards a net zero society.

Our extensive industrial links and research expertise in renewable energy and sustainable technologies have led to the development of our Energy Engineering programme. The course has been designed to equip you with the knowledge and transferable skills to face the global challenges of energy supply security and sustainable development goals.

Global energy demands have been rising over many decades, and this interdisciplinary course will put you in a position where you can contribute to the boundary pushing potential of both existing and new technologies across the energy sector.

Now, with countries achieving 50% renewable energy production, we are entering an era of interconnected agile supply and delivery and the inherent vulnerabilities associated with this.

You will develop your understanding of energy services, efficiency, environmental compliance, and sustainable energy technologies. You will benefit from our extensive facilities and experts in our Centre for Renewable Energy Systems Technology (CREST) , as well as developing knowledge from the key engineering principles of mechanical, sustainable manufacturing and electrical engineering.

Throughout your first two years of study, you will be introduced to core learning and expertise to prepare you for a placement within an energy sector employer, if you choose this pathway. Alternatively, you will be ready to explore specialist pathways during the second half of your degree.

Source: Loughborough University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

Department

Wolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Location

Main Site | Loughborough

Duration

3 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Electrical and electronic engineering

• Energy engineering

• Mechanical engineering

Start date

28 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

The modules you will study

For a full list of areas studied, see the 'What You'll Study' section of the course page on our website.

How you will be assessed

Lecture based modules are assessed by a combination of coursework and formal examinations taken at the end of each semester.

Project module assessments require written reports, practical demonstrations and technical presentations, preparing you for your subsequent career.

The proportion of coursework assessment is approximately 30% to 50% depending on degree course, semester/year and optional modules.

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Wide variety of clubs and societies to chose from allowing all to get involved.rnBars and clubs are brilliant rncampaigns and representation of student issues regonised all the time through posters,events,marches,etc.

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Campus life both in the daytim and evening is very vibrant and provides an excellent atmosphere.Loads of events and activities each day to get involved in for cheap/no cost.rnrnLoughborough town life is relatively good with various shops as well as places for a night-out.rnrn

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Cost of living- Free cereal,tea and coffee weekdays in the morning help reduce living costsrnAccomadation costs affordable,wide range of different accommodation to suit different budgets.

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University accomadation is brillant A wide choice of halls to chose from both self-catered and catered. Libary is open from 8am till 2am and 24/7 during exam season making it accessible to all regardless of other commitments Other campus based facilities such as university chaplaincy,gyms,stadium,sw...

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My course is very niche however it provides all the fundamentals to become a sports engineer, timetable is very well organised, quality of teaching is top tier along with review reocrdings to relisten to lectures if needed. Wide variety of modules including ergonomics,CAD,biomechanics,Materierals en...

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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Loughborough University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Energy Engineering course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Chemical, process and energy engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

93%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

93%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

75%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

94%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

93%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

95%

high

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

90%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

82%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

76%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

79%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

51%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

56%

low

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

60%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

87%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

88%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

78%

med

How well organised is your course?

82%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

93%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

95%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

62%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

89%

high

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

71%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

71%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

89%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

med

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

85%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

97%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

85%

high

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

91%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

85%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

87%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

83%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

83%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

92%

high

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

94%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

57%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

64%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

78%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

91%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

70%

med

How well organised is your course?

76%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

88%

med

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

85%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

76%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

87%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

86%

high

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

70%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

95%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

89%

med

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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

96%

high

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

100%

high

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

78%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

100%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

100%

high

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

93%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

96%

high

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

85%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

70%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

74%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

56%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

85%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

74%

med

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

85%

med

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

89%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

69%

low

How well organised is your course?

93%

high

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

100%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

96%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

89%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

70%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

67%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

63%

low

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

93%

med

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

88%

med

Student information

The Energy Engineering course at Loughborough University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Electrical and electronic engineering
Mechanical engineering
Chemical, process and energy engineering
Mode of study
Full-time95%Part-time5%
Gender ratio
Female28%Male72%
Where students come from
International8%UK92%
Student performance
2:1 or above69%
Number of students245
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
ChemistryB
PhysicsB
BiologyB
Further MathematicsA
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female11%Male89%
Where students come from
International21%UK79%
Student performance
2:1 or above80%
Number of students115
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
Computer ScienceB
Further MathematicsB
ChemistryB
Mode of study
Full-time96%Part-time4%
Gender ratio
Female12%Male88%
Where students come from
International11%UK89%
Student performance
2:1 or above76%
Number of students690
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
MathematicsA
PhysicsB
ChemistryA
Further MathematicsA
EconomicsA
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

The Energy Engineering course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about Loughborough University graduates across each of those subject areas.

Mechanical engineering
Electrical and electronic engineering
Chemical, process and energy engineering

Graduate statistics

91%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

89%

In work, study or other activity

85%

Say it fits with future plans

65%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

67%

Engineering professionals

9%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

4%

Information Technology Professionals

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

85%

In work, study or other activity

80%

Say it fits with future plans

55%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Engineering professionals

30%

Information Technology Professionals

10%

Managers, directors and senior officials

5%

Architecture and construction professionals

Graduate statistics

90%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

60%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

45%

Engineering professionals

15%

Business and public service associate professionals

10%

Finance Professionals

10%

Information Technology Professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Loughborough University graduates who took Energy Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.

Engineering

Earnings

£30.3k

First year after graduation

£37.6k

Third year after graduation

£44.5k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Energy Engineering.

Source: LEO

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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