BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
University of Exeter
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Penryn Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Penryn Campus

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SEP-26

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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OverviewThis course specialises in energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy technologiesLearn from experts in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologiesOur new state-of-the-art Renewable Engineering Energy Facility (REEF) provides dedicated workshop and laboratory space for individual and small group projectsBased in Cornwall, where the UKs renewable energy revolution began and the perfect ...Read more

Overview

  • This course specialises in energy engineering with a focus on clean and renewable energy technologies
  • Learn from experts in energy policy, marine renewables, bio-fuels, electrical power and networks, wind, photo-voltaic and thermal technologies
  • Our new state-of-the-art Renewable Engineering Energy Facility (REEF) provides dedicated workshop and laboratory space for individual and small group projects
  • Based in Cornwall, where the UKs renewable energy revolution began and the perfect location for local field trips to specialist renewable energy laboratories, wind farms, solar photovoltaic systems and offshore test sites
  • Group projects, small class sizes and a dedicated student society contribute to creating a strong sense of community

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
58/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
11th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
14th
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 93 = 7% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
7%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Chemical, Process and Energy Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£27,000
UK Chemical graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
D
DIVYESH
29 Oct 24

The campus it was really good and calm if you like the nature area. if you like the city area then this Cornwall campus is not for you. teaching was really good and professors are..Read more

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Molly
03 Feb 24

The Penryn campus is in such a lovely location. The course is really interesting. The uni could be improved by making accessing mental health support..Read more

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

ABB - AAB Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

AABBB - AAABB Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

BBB - ABB Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

D:30,M:15 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

32 - 34 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DDD - DDM Grades / Points required

Excluding General Studies.Grade B Maths and another Science subject required.

Grade B Maths and another Science subject required.

Grade B Maths and another Science subject required.

Pass the Access to HE Diploma with 30 L3 credits at Distinction Grade and 15 L3 credits at Merit Grade - 24 L3 credits at Distinction grade and 21 L3 credits at Merit Grade. This must include 12 L3 credits at Merit grade in Maths and 12 L3 credits at Merit Grade in another Science subject. Please also see our GCSE requirements.

Applicants will be considered with IB 34-32 OR 665 or 655 in three Higher Level subjects. All applicants will be required to have Grade 5 in HL Maths (Analysis and Approaches) and one other Science subject.

Applicants studying one of the following BTEC Extended Diplomas will be considered without an A Level Science subject, however A Level Maths is still required: Civil Engineering, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering Aeronautical Engineering, Applicants studying any other BTEC Extended Diploma will be required to achieve grade B in A Level Maths and grade B in another A Level Science subject.

Tuition fees

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£9,535 per year

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£30,900 per year

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Students from EU

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£30,900 per year

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Latest reviews

Latest Renewable Energy Resources reviews

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D
DIVYESH
29 Oct 24
MSc Applied Data Science (Renewable Energy)
The campus it was really good and calm if you like the nature area. if you like the city area then this Cornwall campus is not for you. teaching was really good and professors are...
Read more
M
Molly
03 Feb 24
Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience MEng (Hons)
The Penryn campus is in such a lovely location. The course is really interesting. The uni could be improved by making accessing mental health support...
Read more
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University of Exeter
University of Exeter Penryn Cornwall TR10 9FE United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Penryn Cornwall  0.4 miles away

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