Course summary
Mechanical Engineering with Renewables mixes traditional core engineering with emerging technologies in the alternative energy field. Renewable energy involves every aspect of the study of matter and energy. You'll gain a range of technical, creative, and management skills relevant to the renewable energy industry. You'll have the opportunity to get involved in practical and industry-led projects and use what you have learned to present solutions to industry experts. In your final year, you'll undertake a research project related to renewables. Previous projects have included:
- carbon footprints for companies and buildings
- battery technology for transport use
- integration of large scale wind power
Modules
Assessment method
Assessment methods can be viewed on the course webpage at dundee.ac.uk
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Mechanical Engineers, Institution of
How to apply
14Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- H301
- Institution code:
- D65
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-renewables/entry-requirements
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 15 credits M: 15 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - BBBC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/undergraduate/mechanical-engineering-renewables/entry-requirements
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - BBCC
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H4
English language requirements
You can find details of our specific IELTS English language requirements and other accepted English language qualifications on the individual course webpages on the University website. English language tests should be no more than two years old on the start date of your chosen course. All results will be verified online.
General guidance for our accepted English language qualifications
https://www.dundee.ac.uk/guides/english-language-requirements
Student Outcomes
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Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1820* | Year 1 |
| EU | £25750 | Year 1 |
| International | £25750 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Tuition fees shown for Rest of UK and Scottish students are for students starting in the 2025/26 academic year. Please note: From 2026/27, the UK Government has indicated that universities may be permitted to increase tuition fees annually in line with inflation. Any tuition fee increase will follow the process and terms set out in the University’s Student Terms and Conditions www.dundee.ac.uk/corporate-information/student-terms-and-conditions and will be communicated to you in advance.
Tuition fees for International students will increase by no more than either of the below, whichever is higher at September of the relevant academic year:
1. a 5% increase on the previous year's tuition fee for year programme of study
2. an increase in accordance with the Consumer Prices Index
Provider information
University of Dundee
Nethergate
Dundee
DD1 4HN