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Energy Engineering

Course details
  • MEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Full-time
  • 28/09/2026
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Main Site

Course summary

Lead the response to the world's energy challenges with MEng Energy Engineering. You'll master the science of energy and develop expertise and practical skills to open the door to in-demand roles in the energy sector.

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. Explore the fundamental science of energy engineering as you study energy use, transportation, generation and storage. With your fourth-year project you’ll develop high-level modelling and experimental skills and dive deeper into areas that most interest you.

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.

Our teaching relates directly to our own cutting-edge research so you’re always at the forefront of current innovations. Our unique links with key employers will give you a route into different career paths while industry experts deliver guest lectures and offer career developing work experience opportunities.

You’ll also take part in industry related projects as you build transferrable workplace skills such as teamworking and project planning. Your studies will be closely aligned to the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals so you’re ready for roles with global importance.

Modules

https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/subjects/chemical-engineering-courses/energy-engineering-meng and scroll to the module section

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:
H805
Institution code:
B32
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

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Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - A*AA - AAAA

A*AA / AAAA 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

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

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.
You can check your eligibility to receive an offer for this course using our Offer Calculator using the same link.

Learn more on the University of Birmingham website

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Student Outcomes

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82 Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)

95 Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9790Year 1
Northern Ireland£9790Year 1
Scotland£9790Year 1
Wales£9790Year 1
Channel Islands£9790Year 1
Republic of Ireland£9790Year 1

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

For details of the annual tuition fee for International Students please see the course web page listed in the 'course details' section above.
If you are made an offer to study by the University, the yearly tuition fee will be stated in your offer letter.

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