Sustainable Engineering (Energy & Power) (Taught)

Become a skilled professional capable of implementing energy-efficient solutions and advancing renewable technologies to support the transition to a low-carbon economy.

The global energy and power sectors are moving towards sustainable systems with significant demands for innovative technologies to help transition to net zero, and this course aims to prepare you to meet these challenges. You will be able to apply knowledge and skills developed in this course in energy and power generating industries with sustainability as a priority. You may also choose to pursue a research and development career to improve and develop current and future technologies. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills to dream big and be an agent for change to secure the future of generations to come.

Focussing on sustainable engineering and technologies in the area of energy and power, the course is designed around the core areas of sustainability for engineers, environmental impact, advanced thermos-fluid systems with a strong emphasis on renewable energy systems, advanced processing methods and optimisation using AI for the process industries. To ensure that you are fully prepared for the breadth of the challenges ahead, the use of power electronic converters covering advanced concepts of power electronic converter systems along with the use of smart grids and sustainability are all integral elements. You will also study research planning, communications, strategy and management to provide a balance between technical expertise and management of sustainable systems, giving you enhanced employability attributes.

What you should know about this course

• You study at our Medway Campus in Kent and benefit from our world-class specialist and integrated engineering laboratories.

• You'll develop essential research and management skills as well as a deep knowledge of environmental issues, and the need for a sustainable world.

• You will learn how your discipline can contribute to future developments in a sustainable way.

• You will be able to address the current and future global challenges to make the world a better place to live in.