Energy Engineering BEng/MEng (Hons)

De Montfort University

Bachelor's degree

In Leicester

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Leicester

  • Duration

    3 Years

The production and utilisation of energy is a key global issue. Governments and industry are becoming increasingly aware of balancing energy production and utilisation with the need to be environmentally conscious and energy efficient.

This course addresses energy production, storage and utilisation. Develop your understanding of the production and efficient use of conventional and renewable energy sources for power generation, and modern energy storage solutions, complemented with elements of energy economics. With us, you will develop an strong understanding of key principles in engineering, mechanics, electricals and electronics. You will also explore more specialised modules including Energy for Transport Applications and Low Carbon Energy Technology.

You will have the opportunity to enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent placements have taken place at major companies such as Cummins, Network Rail and Caterpillar. We also place a strong focus on employability through industry relevant modules, covering topics such as policy and project management.

Graduates of this course go on to a vast range of careers in production, utilisation, energy storage and management, design, research and development, environment control and policy making.

You can study Energy Engineering either as a three-year BEng (Hons) programme, or a four-year integrated Master’s MEng. At the end of year three, you have the option of graduating with a BEng (Hons) or continuing for a further year for a MEng, subject to meeting the progression requirements.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Leicester (Leicestershire)
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The Gateway, LE1 9BH

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now closed

About this course

A typical offer is 112 UCAS points (120 UCAS points for MEng) from at least two A-levels including Mathematics or Physics at grade C, or
Engineering or Physics BTEC National Diploma/ Extended Diploma at DMM (DDM for MEng)

Key features

De Montfort University has been ranked by Times Higher Education in the top 301-400 of worldwide universities for engineering and technology
Access our hi-tech sustainable energy lab, equipped with industry-standard software and work with facilities commonly used in the energy engineering sector.
Develop your specialist skills and get to know students from across the school by joining exciting student societies such as Formula Student, Electronics Club or Flight Club.
Enhance your employability and gain industry experience by undertaking an optional work placement. Recent DMU engineering placements include experience at Cummins, Network Rail and Caterpillar.
Prepare for a career in the production, utilisation, storage and management of energy, as well as roles in design, research and development, environment control and policy-making in the energy sector.

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Subjects

  • IT Project Management
  • Teaching
  • Design
  • Economics
  • Technology
  • Systems
  • Project
  • Energy Engineering
  • Mechanics
  • Industry
  • Engineering
  • Employability
  • Project Management
  • Production

Course programme

First year
  • Engineering Mathematics I
  • Electrical and Electronic Principles
  • Mechanical Principles - Statics
  • Design and Manufacture
  • CAE and Programming
  • Engineering Mathematics II
  • Mechanical Principles - Dynamics
  • Thermofluids
Second year
  • Energy for Transport Applications
  • Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Materials Engineering and Processing
  • Product Design
  • Fluid Mechanics
  • Mechnical Vibrations
  • Project Management
  • Low Carbon Energy Technology
Third year
  • Individual project
  • Power and Energy Systems
  • Energy Conversion & Storage Systems
  • Advanced Power Systems and Green Technologies
  • Energy Economics and Policy

Optional Modules:

  • Finite Element Method
  • Machines and Mechanisms
  • Turbomachinery
  • Design for 3D printing

MEng year

  • Group project
  • Engineering Business Environment
  • Environmental Management and Policy
  • Sustainable Buildings (optional)
  • Low carbon Transport (optional)
  • Advanced Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
  • Power generation & transmission
  • Sustainable energy (optional)
  • Energy Analysis Techniques (optional)
  • Sustainable Development in Practice (Optional)
Teaching and assessments

You will be taught by a team of expert staff with excellent track record in teaching and in energy related research. You will be supported to gain a sound understanding of the principles of energy engineering, along with the development of design, problem solving and personal skills that will enable you to study successfully and embark on a rewarding career.

Teaching is delivered using a variety of techniques, including lectures, tutorials, case studies and laboratory classes. Universal Design for Learning (UDL) will be implemented to support your learning with easy access to lecture notes, recorded lectures and additional online learning materials.

Our laboratories are equipped for teaching and learning energy technologies and development of fundamental engineering skills. Students are exposed to a number of industry-standard software and have access to computer and experimental laboratory facilities throughout the course.

Assessment usually consists of exams and coursework, but may vary between modules. Coursework assessment may include practical laboratory work, reports, essays or verbal presentations.

Students will normally attend approximately 12–16 hours of timetabled taught sessions each week, and are expected to undertake around 20 further hours of directed independent study and assignments as required.

Additional information

UCAS course code:


BEng: H100

MEng: H110

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