Our MEng degree is accredited by the Energy Institute as fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng) while our Bsc degree is accredited by the Energy Institute as partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng)
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Our research strengths in wave power, transport biofuels, energy policy and finance allow us to offer this programme with substantial backing from the renewable energy industry. We have extensive industrial support from industry leaders including Bill Dunster Architects, Compact Power, Garrad Hassan, Geoscience, npower renewables, Ocean Power Technologies, Scottish and Southern Energy and Wardell Armstrong International.
These close links with industry, together with a wide range of field trips and a 2-3 month work placement, provide a practical context that complements the taught programme. This is a practical, vocational programme for individuals seeking a professional role in this rapidly expanding and strategically important energy sector.
Climate change is the number one threat to civilisation in the 21st century and developing renewable energy is key to solving the problems. We recently produced the UK’s first ever graduates in renewable energy. This pioneering degree programme has prepared them to take the lead in providing practical, economic and socially acceptable renewable energy solutions to environmental problems caused by fossil fuel use.
If you want to “do your bit” to save the planet and have a rewarding and challenging career while doing so, then this course if for you!
Dr Peter Connor, Programme Director for Renewable Energy
One of my main reasons for applying to the University of Exeter was the unique opportunity to study the first Renewable Energy degree available in the UK. I find the broad range of subjects and skills studied to be the most valuable aspect of my course. Due to the fact that Exeter is a teaching university it means the lecturers are the leading professionals in their individual fields and ensures you get an amazing quality of teaching.
Having a smaller Campus in Cornwall means that within a short period of time you start to recognise fellow students and Glasney Park is a great way to meet people before you even get to lectures. The thing I’ve most enjoyed is meeting people on my course with similar values and interests, which really helps to build lasting relationships with other students.
When I graduate I’m hoping in the long term to have my own renewable energy consultancy business in order to help and advise people about renewable energy. The University of Exeter has helped with this by not only teaching me the relevant information about renewable energy technologies, but also through work placements which has given me vital industry experience. I love being at a well respected Top 10 University, but also enjoy being able to study at a small Campus by the seaside. As soon as I visited Tremough Campus I knew this was where I wanted to study for my degree and it has not disappointed!
Rachel Jenkins
BSc Renewable Energy (3rd Year)
