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Energy Engineering

Entry requirements


A level

A,A,B

including an A in Mathematics and an A in one of the following subjects: Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology, Computing Science or Electronics. Where applicable Science A Levels awarded by an English Exam board require a pass in the practical element. General Studies and Critical Thinking are not accepted.

Access to HE Diploma

D:36,M:9

including 12 credits in Mathematics and 12 credits in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology, Computing Science or Electronics.

Principal subjects and A-level combinations are considered - please contact us.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme

33

including HL6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches) and HL6 in Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology, Computing Science or Electronics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

DDD

in relevant subject - please see website for details. Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules. Excludes BTEC Public Services, BTEC Uniformed Services and BTEC Business Administration. Please see UEA website for further information on accepted combinations.

Scottish Advanced Higher

B,B,C

including Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology, Computing Science or Electronics.

Scottish Higher

A,A,A,A,A

Only accepted alongside Scottish Advanced Higher grade B in Mathematics and Further Mathematics, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Design Technology, Computing Science or Electronics.

Obtain an overall Pass including an A in the core of the T Level and a Distinction in the Occupational Specialism. Accepted subjects are as follows: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, and Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.

UCAS Tariff

136-165

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About this course


Course option

4years

Full-time | 2024

Subject

Energy engineering

**Overview**
Broaden and deepen your understanding of energy engineering with our four-year MEng degree.

This integrated Master’s in Energy Engineering will help you develop your capacity to solve society’s biggest challenges. Through integrated learning opportunities, you’ll develop a holistic knowledge and skill set that will serve you throughout your engineering studies and beyond.

Engineering is the pursuit of solutions. Engineers are arguably the most significant shapers of society and will define the next industrial revolution. Your curiosity will be encouraged and enriched from the day you start the course, and you’ll leave here as a graduate with rich practical experience and the intellectual flexibility to succeed as an engineer.

Our School’s mission is to equip you with all the knowledge you will need to thrive as an energy engineer, while also ensuring you are confident in dealing with clients and operating in teams. As well as knowledge and practical techniques, you’ll develop all the soft skills needed to succeed throughout your course and future career.

This Energy Engineering course is backed by the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) and accredited by the Institute of Engineering and Technology (IET). It was established in collaboration with major energy industries and their supply network. The course is shaped by our industry connections and its content is tightly linked to the skills the industry requires. You’ll benefit from an impressive professional network that will enrich your learning experience from day one.

**About This Course**
As investment in new energy sources like wind, solar, nuclear and biofuels increases, so does the need for highly qualified energy engineers. This integrated Master’s course opens up a significant range of career pathways, focusing on the sustainable future of energy production, usage, and supply.

East Anglia is a major hub for the UK energy sector, giving you a unique opportunity to explore a wide range of potential career paths during your studies. For example, in previous years, students have enjoyed site visits to wind-farm installations, biomass power plants, and operation sites, as well as the Sizewell nuclear plant, along with guest lectures delivered by professionals in the energy field.

All engineering courses at UEA benefit from this close connection to local industry and this course has been designed and delivered in line with industry needs. Our close partnerships with major local and national engineering companies enable us to support and encourage skills that are critical to the sector, like innovation and networking skills. Graduates of this course are the engineers the energy industry needs, right now and in the long term.

Each of our engineering courses follows an integrated programme structure for the first year. This gives you a broad insight into the incredible potential of engineering as a discipline. From your second year onwards, you will focus more closely on energy. You will be able to enrich your experience and tailor your degree to your own interests by choosing optional modules from other UEA Schools like Environmental Sciences, Computing Sciences, and Mathematics, so that your learning is limitless.

Our Energy Engineering courses are tailored to the sector and accredited by the Institute of Engineering & Technology (IET).

**Disclaimer**

Course details are subject to change. You should always confirm the details on the provider's website: **www.uea.ac.uk**

Modules

Year 1 is made up of compulsory modules which will provide you with a solid grounding in mathematics and engineering. These modules include Engineering Studies, Engineering Principles and Law and Mathematics for Scientists. As your studies progress, you will develop knowledge of general, Mechanical or Electronic and Electrical engineering. In Years 2 and 3, you will have a combination of compulsory modules - such as Analogue and Digital Electronics - and optional modules such as Vibration and Dynamics or Meteorology and Global Environmental Change. You will also complete an individual research project in your final year which you can be based on your own engineering interests. In your final year, you will complete a major design project with students from a variety of disciplines where you will work as part of a team. This will give you the opportunity to put what you have learnt into practice.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

Channel Islands
£9,250
per year
England
£9,250
per year
International
£26,100
per year
Northern Ireland
£9,250
per year
Scotland
£9,250
per year
Wales
£9,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University of East Anglia UEA

Department:

School of Engineering

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What students say


We've crunched the numbers to see if overall student satisfaction here is high, medium or low compared to students studying this subject(s) at other universities.

68%
Energy engineering

How do students rate their degree experience?

The stats below relate to the general subject area/s at this university, not this specific course. We show this where there isn’t enough data about the course, or where this is the most detailed info available to us.

Chemical, process and energy engineering

Teaching and learning

76%
Staff make the subject interesting
76%
Staff are good at explaining things
76%
Ideas and concepts are explored in-depth
85%
Opportunities to apply what I've learned

Assessment and feedback

Feedback on work has been timely
Feedback on work has been helpful
Staff are contactable when needed
Good advice available when making study choices

Resources and organisation

76%
Library resources
100%
IT resources
65%
Course specific equipment and facilities
65%
Course is well organised and has run smoothly

Student voice

Staff value students' opinions
Feel part of a community on my course

Who studies this subject and how do they get on?

81%
UK students
19%
International students
86%
Male students
14%
Female students
77%
2:1 or above
15%
First year drop out rate

Most popular A-Levels studied (and grade achieved)

C
C
C

After graduation


We don't have more detailed stats to show you in relation to this subject area at this university but read about typical employment outcomes and prospects for graduates of this subject below.

What about your long term prospects?

Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.

Chemical, process and 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.

£23k

£23k

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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