BEng Energy Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) in Energy Engineering, an engineering degree spanning mechanical, electrical, electronic, and chemical engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Control Systems, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can complete the course in three years full-time or four years full-time with a placement year. The first year covers foundational principles through Core Mathematics, Programming and Software Engineering, Applied Engineering, and Engineering Science. The second year progresses to Advanced Mathematics, Energy Demand & Engineering Science, Control System Design, and Project Design and Management. The third year includes Engineering Systems and Management and an Individual Project. Optional modules in the final year allow students to study State Control Systems, Sustainable Engineering, Power Electronics, and Machine Learning and AI for Engineering.
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Entry requirements
A level: ABB including Maths and either Computer Science, Electronics, Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). IB: 34 (6,5,5 HL) including HL Maths and either Computer Science, Design & Technology or Physics at HL. BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma: D*DD in a relevant subject plus A level Maths at Grade B. Grades DD in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Engineering plus grades BB from two A levels. Grade D in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Engineering plus Grades AB from two A levels. A level subjects: All offers include Maths and either Computer Science, Electronics, Physics or Design and Technology (Design Engineering/Engineering Design/Product Design). Preferred BTEC: Engineering
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 72%
- Academic support: 84%
- Organisation and management: 75%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 26 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 57%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 9%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 7%
- Information Technology Professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 120 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 21%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 7%
- Wales: 5%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Core Mathematics
- Programming and Software Engineering
- Applied Engineering
- Engineering Science
- Energy, Technology and Society
- Principles of Electrical and Electronic Systems
- Advanced Mathematics
- Energy Demand & Engineering Science
- Control System Design
- Project Design and Management
- Wind and Solar Power
- Energy Storage and Efficiency for Buildings
- Engineering Systems and Management
- Individual Project
- Power Systems and Renewable Energy Integration
- State Control Systems
- Sustainable Engineering
- Power Electronics
- Machine Learning and AI for Engineering
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Energy Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,000 and £54,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £6,500 more than the UK median for Mechanical engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Energy Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Energy Engineering at Loughborough University?
93% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Energy Engineering at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 145 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BEng Energy Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.