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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
Teesside University
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course at Teesside University.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | A |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | C |
| Electronics | D |
| Government and Politics | B |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: H991
Here's what Teesside University says about its Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course.
Optional year in industry: The year in industry option will help you gain valuable work experience which will help you enhance your graduate employability prospects. During your placement you develop transferable skills such as communication, negotiation, teamwork, leadership, organisation, problem-solving, being able to work under pressure, self-reliance and commercial awareness. At the end of your work placement you return to complete your degree and prepare to enter employment with improved confidence.
Our work placement officer and the University’s careers service are available to help you find and apply for your work placement. Advice is also available on job hunting and networking.
Course overview: The demand for clean energy specialists is on the rise. Study the production, storage and transmission of energy, focusing on renewable energy and transition fuels, ready for a career in this growing sector.
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the supply of clean energy needs to double by 2030 if the world is to reach net zero targets by 2050, and the number of jobs in renewables is expected to reach 42m globally in this time.
You learn fundamental mechanical and electrical engineering principles and develop expertise in sustainable energy and clean technologies. Explore solar, wind, geothermal and tidal energy systems, transition fuels such as hydrogen, power storage, and distribution technologies.
You also gain commercial awareness, developing planning and project management skills to keep up to date with net zero innovation.
Top reasons to study this course
- Scholarships: £27,000 scholarships available to support your study. Visit our course page to find out more.
- International visits: you have opportunities to travel internationally through student mobility visits or spending a semester studying abroad with one of our partners in countries such as China, the Czech Republic, Spain and Malaysia.
- Facilities: study in our fully equipped labs with the latest industry standard equipment.
- Industry experience: get a foot on the career ladder and gain experience of working in the sector with an optional year in industry.
- Maths support: strengthen your maths with a free online Mathematics for University course before you start your course.
This course is Accredited by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of demonstrating in part, the knowledge and understanding required for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Applicants for CEng registration must also demonstrate the further learning required, this may be through achievement of an accredited masters or doctorate, or other learning including in the workplace.
After the course: Energy engineers work on projects to reduce energy use or costs. They research, design and build power generation plants, power storage facilities, develop processes to reduce carbon emissions and minimise environmental damage. They also carry out site inspections and energy surveys.
Source: Teesside University
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) at Teesside University.
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2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Department
Engineering
Location
Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus | Middlesbrough
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Energy engineering
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
How you will be assessed
Access assessment information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Teesside University
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Teesside University students who took the Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
97%
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Teaching on my course
97%
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How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
100%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
100%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
94%
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How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
94%
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Learning opportunities
99%
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Learning opportunities
99%
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?
100%
high
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
100%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
94%
high
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
100%
high
Assessment and feedback
98%
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Assessment and feedback
98%
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How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
100%
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How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
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How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
100%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
88%
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How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
100%
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Academic support
100%
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Academic support
100%
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How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
100%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
100%
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Organisation and management
100%
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Organisation and management
100%
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How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
100%
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How well organised is your course?
100%
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Learning resources
95%
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Learning resources
95%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
94%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
100%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
94%
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Student voice
98%
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Student voice
98%
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How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
94%
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To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
100%
high
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
100%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
88%
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Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
100%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
94%
high
Student information
See who's studying at Teesside University. These students are taking Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) or another course from the same subject area.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about Teesside University graduates who took Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Engineering professionals
10%
Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
10%
Information Technology Professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from Teesside University graduates who took Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry) - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£29.6k
First year after graduation
£33.6k
Third year after graduation
£36.1k
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 (with Optional Year in Industry).
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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