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Energy Engineering

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Full-time with year in industry
  • 28 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
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Course summary

Prepare to tackle the world's energy challenges with MEng Energy Engineering with Industrial Year. You'll study the fundamental science of energy and develop expertise and practical skills during your energy sector placement.

From thermodynamics and fluid mechanics to system design and life cycle analysis, you'll explore the science and technologies required to respond to global energy challenges. With a specialist understanding of energy production, conversion and storage, you'll be prepared to start your career as an engineer in the energy sector.

Develop the knowledge, skills and judgment to begin a professional career in the energy sector with MEng Energy Engineering with Industrial Year. Explore the fundamental science of energy engineering through energy use, transportation, generation and storage. You'll examine and optimise whole energy system approaches while considering how ethical and sustainable development can enhance our efforts to transition to a net zero energy economy.

Your year working in industry will give you a step up into a graduate role, helping to build your confidence and professional experience. Industry experts deliver guest lectures and you’ll take part in industry related projects, building teamworking experience. Your studies will be closely aligned to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals so you’re ready for roles with global importance.

Modules

Visit https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/chemical-engineering-courses/energy-engineering-industrial-study-meng and scroll down to modules section

Ways to study this course

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Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Full-time with year in industry • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 28 September 2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
H807
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
H807
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
Not accepted

A level
A*AA

A*AA with A level Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics required.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

BTEC only considered when combined with other qualifications.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
32 points

7,6,6 at Higher Level including Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics at Higher Level grade 6, with a minimum of 32 points overall. We will consider Standard Level Mathematics grade 7.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)

Accepted in place of a non-required A level with the equivalent grade.

Contextual admissions

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The historic entry grades range shown below includes students admitted with alternative offers through our contextual admissions schemes. These are typically 1 or 2 grades below the standard offer. You can find information on these schemes using the link below.
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Historical entry grades data

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Fees and funding

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