Course summary
This course equips you with the thorough knowledge and skills at the forefront of renewable energy engineering. Graduates will be well placed to become subject specialists within the renewable energy and net zero industry, or to pursue research careers within academia. Students who wish to become part of the solution to climate change will find this programme beneficial as it covers multiple parts of the net zero revolution. The MEng contains an Industrial Placement and Project which aims to: Provide students with the opportunity to practice the task management and problem-solving activities of a professional engineer and to explore original ideas. To exercise the student in applying and extending the methods, skills, information, knowledge and understanding obtained during the various parts of the programme to developing and evaluating an original design of an engineering product or system. To develop the knowledge and skills, through involvement and experience, to determine solutions to real engineering problems whilst working as a member of a team in industry. Key Course Features:
- Wind and Hydro Energy Engineering
- Solar, biomass, and energy storage engineering
- Smart grids, energy storage and energy mix
- Rapid Prototyping facility (fused deposition method)
- Laboratory experiments in wind, solar and hydro renewable energy.
- You will have access to industry standard software packages such as RetScreen, Altium Designer, Multisim, HP VEE, MATLAB & Simulink, Abaqus, AutoCAD, Fluent, Pro Engineer, SolidWorks.
Modules
Year 1 (Level 4) Gives the student a good grounding and knowledge with the big picture of energy production, mathematics, and engineering skills. Includes the modules: Future Energy Systems & Sustainability Engineering Mathematics Introduction to Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Science CAD and Production Science Engineering Professional Development Materials and Environment Year 2 (Level 5) More specialised modules for wind, solar, hydro and biomass engineering and introduction to research. Wind and Hydro Energy Engineering Solar and Biomass Energy Engineering Engineering Futures – Research, Ethics, and Sustainability Further Engineering Mathematics Mechanics, Structures & FEA Electrical Power Engineering Year 3 (Level 6) Optional Industrial placement Industrial Placement and Project Year 4 (Level 6) The student can specialise in their own preferred discipline with the project together with specialist modules in electronics and energy saving and recycling. Project Smart Grids, Storage, and Energy Mix Mechanical Engineering Modelling & Simulation (option) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Modelling & Simulation (option) Energy Saving, Low Carbon, and Recycling Systems (option) Power Electronics and Electrical Machines (option) Year 5 Level 7 Final year where the student undertakes research and self-directed study of their own. Climate Change, Consequences, Solution & Policies Energy Reduction & Sustainability Group Design Project Mechanical Engineering Systems Modelling & Simulation (option) Electrical and Electronic Engineering Systems Modelling & Simulation (option) Renewable Technology & Storage Integration Engineering (option) E Intelligent System Design & Control Engineering (option) Design with Composites-Theory & Practice (option)
Assessment method
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.
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:
- RS23
- 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. If you are applying as an European / International Student, and live outside of the UK, you should make your application through our online application system, Centurus. For information about the university’s entry requirements for EU/international students, please visit our international section.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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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.
Provider information
Wrexham University
Plas Coch
Mold Road
Wrexham
LL11 2AW