Course contact details
Computing, Engineering and Digital Technologies
Email:scedtadmissions@tees.ac.uk
Teesside University
Middlesbrough
Tees Valley
TS1 3BX
Energy Engineering (with Optional Year in Industry)
- 2 Study options
- Undergraduate
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Course summary
Optional year in industry
Study this course with an optional work placement year, at no extra cost. Alongside this, you can gain valuable experience and engagement with the sector through our shorter work placements, internships and work experience opportunities. Visit tees.ac.uk and the Student Futures webpage for more information.
Course overview
According to the World Meteorological Organization, the supply of clean energy needs to double by 2030 if the world is to reach net zero targets by 2050, and the number of jobs in renewables is expected to reach 42m globally in this time.
You learn fundamental mechanical and electrical engineering principles and develop expertise in sustainable energy and clean technologies. Explore solar, wind, geothermal and tidal energy systems, transition fuels such as hydrogen, power storage, and distribution technologies.
You also gain commercial awareness, developing planning and project management skills to keep up to date with net zero innovation.
Top reasons to study energy engineering at Teesside
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Scholarships: £27,000 scholarships available to support your study. Visit tees.ac.uk for more information.
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International visits: you have opportunities to travel internationally through student mobility visits or spending a semester studying abroad with one of our partners in countries such as China, the Czech Republic, Spain and Malaysia.
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Facilities: study in our fully equipped labs with the latest industry standard equipment.
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Industry experience: get a foot on the career ladder and gain experience of working in the sector with an optional year in industry.
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Maths support: strengthen your maths with a free online Mathematics for University course before you start your course. Visit tees.ac.uk for more information.
Employability
Energy engineers work on projects to reduce energy use or costs. They research, design and build power generation plants, power storage facilities, develop processes to reduce carbon emissions and minimise environmental damage. They also carry out site inspections and energy surveys.
Modules
Course Modules
Access course information through Teesside University’s website using the course page link provided (or visit www.tees.ac.uk).
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Energy Institute, The
Ways to study this course
Campuses
- Teesside University Middlesbrough Campus
Study options
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years
Start dates
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF)
Teesside University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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How to apply
Application codes
- Institution code:
- T20
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
Course optionsEntry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff96-112
Including mathematics (must include calculus) from any combination of acceptable level 3 qualifications.
Historical entry grades data
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland | £9790 | |
| EU & International | £17000 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Details of fees, scholarships and awards are available from our course pages. Additional information is provided on fees and funding if you are from the UK or Ireland here: tees.ac.uk/fees, or if you are an international student here: tees.ac.uk/international/fees. If you live in the Channel Islands or Isle of Man contact your education authority: gov.uk/student-finance.
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