Robert Gordon University

BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

The mission of achieving the Net Zero target worldwide is changing the way we live and transforming the energy industry. This will result in significant demand for renewable energy engineers. On this course you will develop the comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills, and creativity required by employers in the global renewable energy industry.

Key highlights

  • Prepares engineers for the global renewable energy industry
  • Responds to growing demand driven by worldwide Net Zero targets
  • Develops technical and transferable skills and creativity sought by employers

Entry requirements

  • Scottish Highers: BBCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica
  • GCSE: 5/C or above — to include English
  • International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include
  • Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
  • Scottish Highers: CCCC — to include to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics, Chemistry or Technologica; minimum (widening access) offer

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Renewable Energy Engineer
  • Wind Energy Engineer
  • Solar Energy Engineer
  • Energy Systems Engineer
  • Graduate Engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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