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Renewable Energy Engineering
- BEng (Hon)
- 4 Years
- Full-time
- 7 September 2026
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
This BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering degree is designed to create future-proof professional engineers who can tackle engineering challenges and transform the renewable energy industry. Graduate from this course will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills and creativity required by the global renewable energy industry.
In this course, you will have a modern and practical learning experience through a wide range of activities, including laboratory work, project-based learning, workshops, engineering practices, interactive lectures, and industrial engagement.
You will also have opportunities to learn extensive renewable energy technologies and take part in group projects that address various aspects of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. You will be able to specialise in the area of your interest through a final-year project.
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:
- H801
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Campus Code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
UCAS TariffNot accepted
A levelCCC
to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if nor held at A Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
must be held in Engineering discipline.
Access to HE DiplomaM: 45 credits
P: 15 credits
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at level 3 at grade merit in an Engineering discipline
Scottish HigherBCCC
to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 grade C or above is required if not held at Higher.
Scottish Advanced Higher
acceptable
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme26 points
to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3, H3, H3, H3
to include Maths and either Physics or Technological Studies. English at grade O3 or above is required if not held at Higher.
Scottish HNCPass
Acceptable
HND (BTEC)P
Acceptable
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
in combination with Scottish Highers
T LevelM
to be held in an Engineering discipline
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Scottish Higher CCCC
to include Maths and either Engineering Science, Physics or Technological Studies. English at National 5 C is required if not held at Higher.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
Further Information on English language requirementshttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
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.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
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It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|
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
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