BEng Renewable Energy Engineering
Course overview
The BEng Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Portsmouth is a three-year degree that teaches you how to design and build systems that use clean energy. You will learn how to make power from the sun, wind, water, and other natural sources. This course is perfect for students who want to help the environment and solve real-world energy problems.
This Renewable Energy Engineering course at the University of Portsmouth focuses on how energy is made and used in a way that protects the planet. You will study topics like solar power, wind turbines, hydroelectric systems, and energy storage while also learning about engineering design, problem-solving, and how to work safely in the energy industry. In your final year, you will complete a big project where you apply everything you have learned to solve a real energy problem.
Students taking this course are taught through lectures, lab sessions, group work, and real projects using modern tools and technology to test ideas and build systems, while assessment is through exams, coursework, presentations, and the final year project. You will have access to labs, workshops, and job advice to help you succeed in your future career.
This course is designed to prepare you for the fast-growing green energy industry. The world needs clean energy now more than ever, and this degree gives you the knowledge and experience to help lead the change. You will have access to labs, workshops, and job advice to help you succeed in your future career.
Entry requirements
To apply for the MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Portsmouth, you need:
Grade Requirements:
Applicants typically require 120 UCAS points, which can be achieved through A-Levels, BTEC qualifications, GCSEs, or an equivalent qualification.
English Proficiency:
International applicants must also provide evidence of English language proficiency, such as an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5. Other equivalent English tests are also considered.
Scholarships
Chancellor's Global Academic Merit Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £5,000 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £5,000Sanctuary Scholarship
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Vice Chancellor's Global Development Scholarship
This scholarship will take the form of a £2,500 fee reduction that will apply to your first year of study.
Up to £2,500
Career opportunities
International students studying the BEng Renewable Energy Engineering from the University of Portsmouth can apply for the Vice-Chancellor’s Global Development Scholarship. This helps lower tuition costs and is given to students who have shown high academic grades in their previous studies. It helps make studying in the UK more affordable for bright and motivated students.
Cost of study
For the 2025/26 academic session, the annual tuition fee for studying MEng Renewable Energy Engineering at the University of Portsmouth is £19,200 for international students.
Admission
To apply for the University of Portsmouth BEng Renewable Energy Engineering course, prospective students can apply directly on the university website or through UCAS. If you need any help, our trained counsellors are available to guide you.
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