Renewable and Sustainable Engineering

Renewable and sustainable engineering addresses some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity. The need for affordable, low-carbon energy, the imperative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and the broader demands of sustainable resource use are reshaping the engineering sector at pace, creating enormous demand for engineers who understand both the technical solutions and the systems context in which they must be deployed. This three-year programme at Wrexham University prepares you to be at the forefront of that work.

The programme includes a foundation year for those who need additional mathematical and scientific preparation before beginning the main degree, ensuring you are fully ready to engage with engineering study at degree level. You will develop knowledge and skills in renewable energy technologies, energy systems design, environmental engineering, and the practical and economic dimensions of delivering sustainable solutions. The programme includes a sandwich placement year and embedded work placement opportunities, giving you direct professional experience in the engineering sector and the chance to apply your learning to real engineering challenges.

This combination of academic depth and professional experience strengthens your graduate profile considerably.

Renewable and sustainable engineers work across energy companies, environmental consultancies, government agencies, construction and infrastructure, research institutions, and the growing clean technology sector. Roles include energy systems design, environmental impact assessment, project engineering for wind, solar, and other renewable technologies, and sustainability consultancy. The global urgency of the energy transition means that demand for engineers with this specialisation is growing rapidly and is expected to continue doing so.

Further study at master's level is available for those wishing to specialise or move into research and development roles.