MEng Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems

This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of electrical engineering, with a specific focus on renewable energy systems. Students will learn about the design, installation, and maintenance of renewable energy systems such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric power. The course will cover topics such as system integration, grid connection, and energy storage, as well as the policies and regulations surrounding renewable energy. Students will also have the opportunity to work on practical projects and gain hands-on experience with renewable energy systems.

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Students who complete this course will be eligible for a range of career opportunities in the renewable energy sector, including engineering, project management, and policy development. The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in these fields, as well as to contribute to the transition to a more sustainable energy system.

Leading the Way in Renewable Energy Research and Education

Brunel University London is a world-class institution for renewable energy research and education. The university has a strong reputation for excellence in engineering and technology, and its location in London provides access to a vibrant renewable energy industry. Students who complete this course will benefit from the university's expertise and resources, as well as its connections to industry leaders.

Our Electrical Engineering with Renewable Energy Systems MEng degree is a modern course that has been developed to equip you with the advanced knowledge and skills needed to tackle issues associated with the operation, planning and management of sustainable electrical systems.

You will be introduced to electrical engineering and sustainability, and learn about control systems, power electronics, and renewable energy in power systems. In your final year, you can choose specialist subjects like sustainable power generation, power system analysis and security, and power system operation and management.

Access is available to modern technical facilities including computers, electronics, and power and control laboratories where you’ll work on your experiments. The latest industry-standard engineering software packages are available for you to use in dedicated computer clusters.

Our MEng electrical engineering with renewable energy systems course is accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET). This professional engineering institution ensures that your engineering degree meets the academic requirement to qualify as a professional engineer. This accredited MEng degree in electrical engineering with renewable energy systems can be studied full-time over four years, or five years with a placement year. The MEng degree fully meets the educational requirement to fast-track you to Chartered Engineer (CEng) status.

We encourage the placement year option. This time in the industry helps you to further prepare for the world of work and you’ll have a year’s worth of invaluable professional experience when you graduate. If you decide to go on an engineering placement year, you will have the opportunity to work in an engineering or energy company.

• GCE A-level ABB including grade B in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies Computer Science, Electronics, or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Critical Thinking, and General Studies not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) D*DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions in Further Mathematics for Technicians and Further Mechanical or Electrical Principles modules and grade B in A Level Maths (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (RQF) D*DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with Distinctions in Engineering Principles and Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems, AND Grade B in A Level Maths (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Diploma (QCF)/ BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (RQF) DD in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, with Distinction in Further Mechanical or Electrical Principles(QCF), Engineering Principles & Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems (RQF), AND A Level Maths at grade A (Use of Maths not accepted).

• BTEC Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma (QCF)/BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (RQF) D in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, with A Levels grades AB to include grade A in Maths and grade B in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Geography, Geology, Environmental Science, Environment Studies, Computer Science, Electronics, or Design and Technology (Use of Maths, Critical Thinking, and General Studies not accepted).

• International Baccalaureate Diploma 31 points, including 6 in Higher Level Maths and Higher Level 5 in one of the following subjects; Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Geography, or Design Technology.

• Access to Higher Education Diploma Applicants should apply for the BEng and those who achieve the progression requirement can then transfer to the MEng at the end of Level Two.

20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.