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Renewable and Sustainable Engineering (with Industrial Placement) at Wrexham University - UCAS

Wrexham University

Degree level: Undergraduate
Awarded by: Wrexham University (Prifysgol Wrecsam)

Renewable and Sustainable Engineering (with Industrial Placement)

Course options

2024 - 20252025 - 2026
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Open days

7Jun
Wrexham University - Open Day event
Undergraduate

Course summary

Why choose this course? This degree tackles some of the biggest challenges facing mankind today - affordable energy, climate change, global warming and pollution control. For students wanting to be at the forefront of new engineering and cost effective solutions that will help satisfy the need for renewable energy, this degree could be your next step. This degree is at the forefront of this new engineering and touches on the finance and politics of the coming model shift into clean energy and sustainability. On this degree you will: Learn how we can help to fix climate change. Explore renewable energy and learn about sustainability. Learn about green and renewable energy. Gain the tools to make an impact and protect the planet. Explore both electrical and mechanical engineering, as well as all types of renewable energy. Study a course that boasts high relevant employment success after graduation. Start your journey on a path growing in future opportunities. *This course is part of a subject area ranked top 10 in the UK for Student Voice, Assessment and Feedback and Learning Resources in the National Student Survey, 2024. This course is also part of a subject area ranked Joint 3rd out of Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland for Overall Satisfaction in the National Student Survey, 2024. Key Course Features: Industry placement year provides students with a more diverse range of skills and experiences in a workplace setting. Industry-experienced lectures active in sustainability research. Taught by lecturers with 10 years’ experience teaching this degree. Includes field visits to interesting renewable energy projects (Wind, Solar, Hydro, Biomass plants). Excellent facilities that include well-equipped computer-aided design laboratories, modern electronics laboratories, specialist manufacturing systems, simulation software, industry-standard instrumentation laboratories, and industry specification. Rapid Prototyping facility (fused deposition method). Subsonic wind tunnel laboratory and well-equipped thermo-fluid dynamics lab, including a fully operational Pelton wheel and Francis turbine. Small class sizes allow for strong tutorial and laboratory experiment support and advice. Dedicated maths support for students. There are opportunities for industrial visits to local companies, wind farms, biomass plants, hydro plants and the centre for alternative technology. You will have access to industry standard software packages such as Altium Designer, Multisim, HP VEE, MATLAB & Simulink, Abaqus, AutoCAD, Fluent, Pro Engineer, SolidWorks.

Modules

What you will study Our course has a broad base in order to allow you to develop skills and the ability to contribute to the design of renewable energy systems and progress to meet future requirements, both within the UK and worldwide markets. Our course has a broad base in order to allow you to develop skills and the ability to contribute to the design of renewable energy systems and progress to meet future requirements, both within the UK and worldwide markets. YEAR 1 (LEVEL 4) In year 1, you will develop an understanding of the fundamental concepts, principles and theories in engineering. You will acquire basic mathematic skills related to engineering and design problems, and use CAD for engineering design. You will also gain competence of working safely in engineering laboratories and workshops, and be able to conduct laboratory procedures, measurement and workshop practices under the guidance of a tutor. MODULES CAD and production Science Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Science Engineering Mathematics Engineering professional development Future Energy Systems and Sustainability Materials and the Environment YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) Level 5 (year 2) will build on the knowledge, concepts and skills acquired at Level 4 in addition to more specialist knowledge, skills in engineering design and analysis. More in-depth in theories in electrical power engineering, renewable energies, structures and finite element analysis, etc will be explored. You will also develop an understanding of business and research methods. MODULES Engineering Futures - Research, Ethics, and Sustainability Further Engineering Maths Electrical Power Engineering Wind and Hydro Engineering Mechanics, Structures & FEA Solar and Biomass Energy Engineering YEAR 3 (INDUSTRY PLACEMENT) This module aims to provide you with the opportunity to gain valuable experience of the engineering-related workplace via first-hand experience. It will allow you to undertake a sustained period, embedded with a host employer, to work on one or more defined projects or goals. You will be expected to find and secure a suitable placement opportunity. The Industrial Placement will normally take place during the normal academic year, as if over the two normal University semesters. As such its duration should normally be in the region of 20-40 weeks dependent on working hours. YEAR 4 (LEVEL 6) At Level 6, you will acquire a critical understanding and application of the higher level concepts, principles and theories in engineering, as well as a critical understanding and explanation of advanced topics in composite materials, design, modelling/simulation, and advanced renewable technologies. You will use the knowledge and skills you have acquired to do an individual project. MODULES Mechanical Engineering Modelling and Simulation Smart Grids, Storage and Energy Mix Energy Saving, Low Carbon and Recycling Systems Professional Engineering Project The information listed in this section is an overview of the academic content of the programme that will take the form of either core or option modules. Modules are designated as core or option in accordance with professional body requirements and internal academic framework review, so may be subject to change.

Assessment method

Teaching & Assessment A broad range of assessment methods are used. These include task-based exercises, oral and poster presentations, essays and laboratory reports, and written exams. Each module is assessed by a variety of methods, enabling students to display their full potential. A project dissertation will form one of the final parts of your assessment. Teaching and Learning Wrexham University is committed to supporting our students to maximise their academic potential. We offer workshops and support sessions in areas such as academic writing, effective note-making and preparing for assignments. Students can book appointments with academic skills tutors dedicated to helping deal with the practicalities of university work. Our student support section has more information on the help available. In terms of particular needs, the University’s Inclusion Services can provide appropriate guidance and support should any students require reasonable adjustments to be made because of a recognised prevailing disability, medical condition, or specific learning difference. Teaching methods include lectures, laboratory sessions, student-led seminars, field trips and guided research. Independent learning is an important aspect of all modules, as it enables students to develop both their subject specific and key skills. Independent learning is promoted through guided study or feedbacks given to students.

How to apply

29Jan

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:
REIP
Institution code:
G53
Campus name:
Wrexham (Main Campus)
Campus code:
W

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

If you require a Student Visa (formerly referred to as Tier 4 visa) to study in the UK, please apply through Centurus at https://centurusone.com/apply/1111.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Wrexham University takes into account a variety of qualifications and experience when considering applications to our programmes. If you are unsure if the qualifications you currently hold will be accepted for entry, or if you're not sure you'll achieve the required UCAS Tariff points, please contact us at [email protected] for further advice and guidance.

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1

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

No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Renewable and Sustainable Engineering (with Industrial Placement) at Wrexham University - UCAS