BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
About this course
BEng in Renewable Energy Engineering, a chemical engineering degree centred on sustainable power systems and clean energy technologies. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Microelectronics, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Mathematical Modelling. The curriculum is taught on the Penryn campus in Cornwall and incorporates dedicated workshop and laboratory spaces for individual and group practical work. The first year establishes fundamental engineering principles through modules such as Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing, Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project, Fundamentals of Mechanics, Fundamentals of Materials, Fundamentals of Electronics, and Fundamentals of Engineering. The second year advances technical knowledge via Data, Signals and Systems, Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport, Applied Thermodynamics, Renewable Energy Systems 1, Energy Policy, Markets and Law, Energy Management and Building Systems, Fluid Mechanics, and Discipline Group Challenge Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB - ABB. Required subjects: B in Mathematics, Pure Mathematics or Further Mathematics and B in another Science* subject (see below). * Accepted A-Level science subjects include: Biology/Human Biology^; Chemistry; Computing; Design and Technology; Economics; Electronics; Environmental Science; Environmental Studies; Geography; Geology; Maths/Pure Maths/Further Maths^; Physical Education; Physics; Psychology; Science (applied); Statistics. IB: 34/665 - 32/655.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 91%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 85%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 40%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Business, Research and Administrative Professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- 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 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 25%
- South East: 28%
- South West: 22%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing
- Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project
- Fundamentals of Mechanics
- Fundamentals of Materials
- Fundamentals of Electronics
- Fundamentals of Engineering
- Data, Signals and Systems
- Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport
- Applied Thermodynamics
- Renewable Energy Systems 1
- Energy Policy, Markets and Law
- Energy Management and Building Systems
- Fluid Mechanics
- Discipline Group Challenge Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £32,500 after 3 years, £42,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £54,000. The £42,000 median after five years is £500 less than the UK median for Chemical, process and energy engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Is BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at University of Exeter?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.