MEng Renewable Energy Engineering
About this course
MEng in Renewable Energy Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centred on the development and management of sustainable power systems. Core topics include Control Systems, Data Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Entrepreneurship. Students gain practical experience in engineering laboratories and complete real-world work-based learning projects. The first year covers foundational principles through CAD and the Design Process, Applied Mathematics, Electronics Principles, and Mechanical Principles. The second year introduces more complex topics via Automation and Control Systems, Environment and Environmental Impact, Solar and Wave Energy Systems, and Wind and Tidal Energy Systems. The third year focuses on advanced applications with Composite and Floating Structures, Eco-Vehicle Technology, Power Storage and Distribution, and a major independent Project, alongside optional study in Business Strategy or Entrepreneurship. The final year addresses high-level concepts through Advanced Automation and Control, Energy Management, Smart Grids and Power Systems, Autonomous Vehicles, and an Interdisciplinary Group Project, with further optional modules including Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation, Mechatronics, and Sustainability.
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Entry requirements
104-120 UCAS tariff points from A-levels or equivalent From two or more A-levels (including one STEM subject) BTEC Extended Diploma at DMM or BTEC Diploma at D*D in a STEM based subject or equivalent, which comply with the minimum entry requirement of 104 UCAS point Direct entry into years two or three may be considered for this course. A BTEC Subsidiary Diploma will be considered in conjunction with other qualifications. Alternative entry is available through the Science and Engineering Foundation Year. For further information about UK qualifications, please contact admissions.
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 78%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 79%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 6%
- South East: 61%
- South West: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Other qualifications: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- CAD and the Design Process
- Applied Mathematics
- Electronics Principles
- Manufacturing Principles
- Mechanical Principles
- Professional Engineering Skills
- Applied Mathematics for Engineering
- Automation and Control Systems
- Competition and Contracts in Engineering
- Environment and Environmental Impact
- Solar and Wave Energy Systems
- Wind and Tidal Energy Systems
- Composite and Floating Structures
- Eco-Vehicle Technology
- Project
- Power Storage and Distribution
- Business Strategy
- Entrepreneurship
- Advanced Automation and Control
- Energy Management
- Smart Grids and Power Systems
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Interdisciplinary Group Project
- Computer Aided Modelling and Simulation
- Mechatronics
- Sustainability
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £25,000 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £39,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £11,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
The average entrant had 106 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.