Energy Engineering

The £250m investment in the wind sector is set to triple the number of jobs by 2030. To help meet this demand, this Energy Engineering degree aims to produce multi-skilled work-ready graduates who are able to make an impact within the energy sector. The only one of its kind in the North East and taught from our specialist Energy Academy, you will develop core hand-tool skills and become knowledgeable in solar, geothermal, hydro and tidal power. Supported by Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult, Royal IHC, Subsea North East and Port Training Services, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the industry whilst also having access to a working wind turbine. Whilst studying this Energy Engineering degree you will gain additional experience of working at height and sea survival, with our partners Port Training Services (PTS). Previous students have also worked on a wind farm feasibility project with multinational electric utility company, Engie. On successful completion of this degree you can progress onto the BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Top-Up) at the Energy Academy, the BSc (Hons) Engineering Management (Top-Up), the final year of BEng (Hons) Electrical Electronic Engineering or the final year of BEng (Hons) Mechanical Manufacturing Engineering with Newcastle College University Centre. You may also choose to enter the industry as a junior manager or technician.

Year One: Academic Study Skills • Engineering Mathematics • Engineering Science • Technical Drawing for Engineers • Sustainable Maintenance Principles • Operation of Equipment • Personal Development • Work Related Learning. Optional Year One modules: • Introduction to Green Energy and Sustainability • Introduction to Subsea and Offshore Engineering. Year Two: Year Two • Advanced Engineering Mathematics • Project Management Principles • Fluid Power Systems • Professional Development • Work-Based Learning. Optional Year Two modules: • Thermodynamics and Energy Transfer • Power Transmission Systems • Wind Turbine Design • Pipe Design and Fluid Dynamics • Manufacturing Systems • Subsea Systems and Design.

The course will be delivered on a full-time basis and students are expected to attend lessons at the Energy Academy. The course consists of two years, each year having two semesters: Semester 1 (September – January); Semester 2 (January – June). The programme comprises 240 credits over 2 years, split equally at 120 credits per year.