BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centred on sustainable energy systems and green technologies. Core topics include Systems Design, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum is delivered using an exam-free approach and incorporates a substantial individual final-year project alongside a professional placement lasting up to 12 weeks in the final year. The first year introduces fundamental concepts through Engineering Maths, Core Engineering Skills and Application, Fundamentals of Renewable Engineering, Engineering Design and CAD, Engineering Materials and Processes, and Practical Engineering Skills. The second year focuses on applied development through Renewable Energy System Design, Digital Innovation in Engineering, Energy Storage and Network Integration, Energy Infrastructure Systems & Governance, and an Engineering Design Project. The final year covers advanced topics and practical application through Energy Modelling and Simulation, Smart Grids and Distributed Generation, Hydrogen and Emerging Energy Technologies, Professional Practice, and an independent Project.
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Entry requirements
The academic requirements for the course are 96-112 UCAS tariff points at GCE A-level or equivalent, including Maths or Physics.
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 54%
- Assessment and feedback: 89%
- Academic support: 96%
- Organisation and management: 54%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 60%
- Gained a higher qualification: 15%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- North West: 20%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 10%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 45%
- Scotland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 40%
- Other qualifications: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Engineering Maths
- Core Engineering Skills and Application
- Fundamentals of Renewable Engineering
- Engineering Design and CAD
- Engineering Materials and Processes
- Practical Engineering Skills
- Renewable Energy System Design
- Digital Innovation in Engineering
- Energy Storage and Network Integration
- Energy Infrastructure Systems & Governance
- Engineering Design Project
- Energy Modelling and Simulation
- Smart Grids and Distributed Generation
- Hydrogen and Emerging Energy Technologies
- Professional Practice
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £44,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University?
The average entrant had 86 UCAS points.
Does BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Wrexham University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.