FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering
About this course
FdEng in Renewable Energy Engineering, a chemical engineering degree focusing on sustainable power technologies and industry practices. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Control Systems, and Engineering Design. Developed in collaboration with the South Coast Institute of Technology, the curriculum incorporates industry partnerships with regional employers and a self-managed practical project. The first year establishes core engineering foundations through compulsory modules such as Applied Mathematics, CAD and the Design Process, Electronics Principles, Manufacturing Principles, Mechanical Principles, and Professional Engineering Skills. The second year advances these technical concepts via Applied Mathematics for Engineering, Automation and Control Systems, Environment and Environmental Impact, Solar and Wave Energy Systems, and Wind and Tidal Energy Systems. Students also complete a Work Based Project to apply scientific theory to practical problems.
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Entry requirements
64 - 96 UCAS tariff points Completed A-levels, BTEC Diploma at MP, T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 70 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 77%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 51%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 58%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 15%
- East Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 15%
- London: 10%
- South East: 20%
- South West: 15%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 385 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 64%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- Other qualifications: 25%
- No formal qualifications: 7%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Applied Mathematics
- CAD and the Design Process
- Electronics Principles
- Manufacturing Principles
- Mechanical Principles
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Mathematics for Engineering
- Automation and Control Systems
- Environment and Environmental Impact
- Solar and Wave Energy Systems
- Wind and Tidal Energy Systems
- Work Based Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £34,500 after 3 years, £40,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £52,000. The £40,000 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
The average entrant had 93 UCAS points.
How many students continue on FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.