11May
UndergraduateCourse summary
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. The course: Is developed by research-active staff with strong professional and academic experience. Focuses on providing students with the skills and experience needed for careers, working with and developing innovative technologies in a variety of sectors, including renewable energy, sustainable technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering and construction. Includes numerous case studies and field visits throughout the course, giving the degree real-world context.
Modules
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 students 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: Basic of Computer aided design (CAD) skills. Experience in the use of up-to-date commercial computer software for 3D design, assembly and presentation. Introduction to Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Science: Apply engineering mechanics principals; solve mechanical problems, to apply analysis techniques to design problems. Understand and predict electrical circuits. Engineering Mathematics: Gain a foundation of mathematical knowledge covering a wide range of basic topics and calculus. Engineering professional development: Evaluate business practices within a company and the roles of engineers as team members contributing to the success and further development of that company. Future Energy Systems and Sustainability: Gain fundamental knowledge of modern energy systems and technologies, considering the merits of energy sustainability, renewable technologies, economic and environmental impacts. A comparison of fossil fuels to renewable energy sources. Materials and the Environment: Different types of materials, their properties and failure types. Materials selection by underpinning the key properties of a range of materials. Manufacturing and fabrication methods for different materials. Environmental and sustainability concerns. 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 From September 2023 Further Engineering Maths: Further develop knowledge of functions suitable for solving a range of mathematical and engineering problems. Structures Analysis: To develop an understanding and an overall appreciation of design considerations including the assessment of bucking of struts in structures with various end conditions; of beams deriving equations relating to the Engineer’s Theory of Bending and also bending in symmetric and asymmetric structures; leading on to the consideration of shear stress distributions in beams and introducing the concept of shear flows. Engineering Futures: Foster reflection on the wider context of contemporary engineering and personal development. Build awareness of how ethics and sustainability drives engineering and its approach to tackling global problems. Wind and Hydro Engineering: Provide an up-to-date overview of wind and hydro (wave, Tidal and river) renewable sources and the engineering skills associated with selecting, designing and installing the apparatus to capture its energy and convert it into useful forms. The aim is to provide an overview of the methods used to predict energy production and the basic economic value of that energy. Develop techniques to allow a student to apply this knowledge in real-world situations. Please visit https://glyndwr.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate-courses/renewable-and-sustainable-engineering-with-industry-placement/#panel2 for further detail.
Assessment method
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 Glyndŵr 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
This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you’re eligible to apply.
EU
Wales
England
International
Scotland
Northern Ireland
Republic of Ireland
25Jan
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
UCAS Tariff - 80 - 112 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9000* | Year 1 |
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Industrial Placement year will cost £1800.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW