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Renewable Energy Engineering

Southampton Solent University
Qualification
Degree
Length
2 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Advance your engineering career in a fast-changing field and make a positive impact on the environment. Advance your engineering career in a fast-changing field and make a positive impact on the environment. With the essential need for qualified engineers to meet the demands of the growing renewable energy industries such as solar, wind, hydro, biomass, and geothermal, the focus on this practical course provides the training and skills to make readily employable graduates in a variety of technical roles.

You'll be able to gain a broad understanding of the principles and practices of renewable energy engineering, preparing you for both STEM, general engineering and renewable engineering industries, and any branch of engineering which includes the efficient and environmentally conscious use of energy. This course has been developed in collaboration with the South Coast Institute of Technology, providing partnerships with well known employers including The Royal Navy, Portsmouth International Port and Maritime UK Solent, who contribute to the economic growth of the South Coast.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts7%
48-63 pts14%
64-79 pts9%
80-95 pts14%
96-111 pts13%
112-127 pts13%
128-143 pts8%
144-159 pts1%
160-175 pts5%
176-191 pts1%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£34,500
3 years on
£40,000
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Southampton Solent University's own site.
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