FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering
Course overview
FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University, Southampton, helps students gain essential knowledge and skills in renewable energy technologies, including solar, wind, wave, and hydro systems. The programme also features hands-on projects and trips to real-world energy facilities. Students will learn through directed, guided, and collaborative learning, and assessment will be based on coursework, project work, presentations, and written exams.
The course is run in collaboration with industry partners, including the Royal Navy, Portsmouth International Port, and Maritime UK Solent. Students also gain access to specialist facilities, such as a material testing lab, a tidal turbine facility, and a composite materials lab. This programme is a 2-year full-time course that can be studied part-time, and after completing the foundation year, students may progress into the full BEng in Renewable Energy Engineering.
Entry requirements
Applicants must meet specific requirements before applying for an FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University, Southampton:
Grade Requirements:
- 64–96 UCAS points
- Completed A-levels
- BTEC Diploma at MP
- T-level Pass (D or E) or equivalent
English Language requirements:
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate at least a minimum standard of English language proficiency from the following;
- IELTS minimum 6.5 overall with no component score below 5.5
- TOEFL IBT 92 with a minimum of 22 in writing and a minimum of 20 in reading, listening and speaking
Career opportunities
After completing the FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering from Solent University, Southampton, graduates may move into roles such as:
- Renewable Energy Systems Engineer
- Energy Analyst
- Sustainability Consultant
- Environmental Engineer
- Maintenance Engineer for power systems
Cost of study
The tuition fee for International full-time students to study FdEng Renewable Energy Engineering at Solent University, Southampton is £19,081 per year.
Admission
To apply for this course, you can apply directly to the university through its online application portal or through UCAS. For personalised help with your application, please speak to one of our trained counsellors.
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