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BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering

University of the Highlands & Islands, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

If you are interested in the role energy has to play in the future of engineering, the BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering degree is for you. The degree has been designed to meet the needs of the industry, ensuring you will be highly employable after graduation.  
You will explore both conventional energy systems and renewable energy technologies. You will also undertake an engineering project, which will showcase your skills and knowledge in solving an industry-related problem to prospective employers.

General Eligibility

  • Successful completion of a relevant 15 SQA credit HNC (such as the HNC Engineering Systems) with a pass in Engineering Mathematics 2. To make an application please use the 'Apply' tab and indicate the year two entry on your application

 Advanced entry to year three:

  • Successful completion of a relevant HND (such as the HND Engineering Systems) may allow advanced entry to year three. To make an application please use the 'Apply' tab and indicate the year three entry on your application

Advanced entry to year four:

  • Successful completion of the BEng Energy Engineering, BEng Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, or other equivalent ordinary degrees may allow advanced entry to year four. 

Part Time Work Details

20 hours work permit for international students

What You'll Study

1 Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units are:

  • Communication: practical skills

  • Engineering communication

  • Engineering measurement and system monitoring

  • Engineering systems: graded unit 1

  • Mathematics for Engineering 1: mechanical and manufacturing

  • Principles of engineering systems

Option units may include:

  • Engineering: practical skills

  • Computer-aided draughting for engineers

  • Materials selection

  • Mathematics for Engineering 2

  • Thermofluids

  • Digital Electronics

  • Electronic construction skills

  • Engineering principles

  • Analog electronic principles

  • Applications of programmable logic controllers

  • Combinational logic

  • Renewable energy systems: overview of energy use

  • Dynamics

  • Electrical engineering principles 1

  • Pneumatics and hydraulics

  • Statics and strengths of materials

  • High-level software

  • DC and AC principles

2 Year 2 - DipHE

You will study one of the following core modules:

  • Design and engineering skills 2 (SC)

  • Engineering skills 2 (SC)

You will also study the following:

  • Core Maths 2 (S1)

  • Electrical 2 (S2)

  • Engineering business skills 2 (SC)

  • Statics and dynamics 2 (S1)

  • Thermodynamics and fluids 2 (S2)

3 Year 3 - BEng

You will study the following core modules:

  • Conventional energy systems 3 (S1)

  • Electrical 3 (S1)

  • Project and Management 1 (SC)

  • Renewable energy generation (S2)

  • Statics and Dynamics 3 (S1)

and choose one from the following:

  • Assessment of the environmental impact of development (S2)

  • Energy heat in buildings (S2)

4 Year 4 - BEng (Hons)

You will study the following core modules:

  • Engineering Project 4 (SC)

  • Future energy systems (S1)

  • Statics and dynamics 4 (S1)

  • Wind energy (S2)

You will also choose one from the following:

  • Design for quality and reliability (S1)

  • Electrical 4 (S2)*

  • Electronics 4 (S1)*

  • Thermodynamics and fluids 4 (S2)*

Language Requirement

  • IELTS6.0
  • TOEFL80
  • PTE58
  • Applicants must have an IELTS score- 6.0 or equivalent

  • English (PTE) Academic-58 average with 51 in each component

  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) iBT4-Min 80 or above with min 18 in each section

Additional Information

Special features You will study an emerging technology, making you highly employable for the future You will develop relevant key employability skills such as problem-solving, critical thinking, communication and interpersonal skills You will undertake a major industry-related project to showcase your expertise in solving engineering problems You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances You can exit at each level with a valuable qualification

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