Engineering at UEA
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Key Details
- Attendance
- Full Time
- Award
- Degree of Master of Science
- Course Length
- 1 year
- Course Start Date
- September 2026
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Why you should choose us
Course Overview
Become the energy engineer that the industry needs. Our highly commended collaboration with industry means that you’ll graduate with experience in the energy sector and the perfect mix of knowledge, contacts, and sought-after transferable skills. This Master’s in Energy Engineering, accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and Energy Institute, is your route into the energy industry.
You’ll master fundamental energy and electrical engineering principles, tailoring your learning to your interests with options in renewable energy, including solar, wind, wave and hydropower, as well as in nuclear energy, energy storage and oil and gas engineering. Ultimately, you’ll recognise the long-term goal of renewable energy alongside the broader reality of a sustainable energy mix.
Studying at UEA means you’ll be at the heart of a booming energy sector, with a diverse range of engineering companies on our doorstep. You’ll benefit from these industry links right from the start of your course. Your most significant project will be your dissertation, where you’ll have the chance to undertake the practical element whilst on placement within the energy sector.
From day one, you’ll have access to industry-standard facilities in Productivity East, including computer aided design (CAD) stations, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing technology, and collaborative robots. You’ll also have frequent opportunities to showcase your potential to industry professionals, through events like our annual Select Partnership Scheme.
Studying energy engineering at UEA means you’ll graduate with a rounded skillset and deep-rooted understanding of your chosen discipline. What’s more, you’ll be supported by an energy supply chain, award-winning careers service throughout your course, and even after graduation. You may pursue careers in energy management, energy industry, energy supply chain, power network, renewable energy and other sectors.
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Accreditations
This course is professionally accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) on behalf of the Engineering Council. For applicants who have already achieved an award from an accredited IET undergraduate programme, this Master’s degree provides the further learning required for CEng registration. This course is also accredited by the Energy Institute on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the requirements for Further Learning for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Candidates must hold a CEng accredited BEng/BSc (Hons) undergraduate first degree to comply with full CEng registration requirements.
Completing an accredited course enables you to demonstrate to employers your knowledge, abilities, skills, and competencies as specified in the Engineering Council's UK-SPEC4.0.
Professionally recognised engineers can benefit from improved career prospects and higher earning potential. This accreditation is internationally recognised and can also pave the way to further career opportunities abroad.
Study and Modules
Structure
This year-long Master’s course in Energy Engineering consists of 120 credits of taught modules (across two semesters between September and May) followed by a dissertation for a further 60 credits. Your taught modules will include compulsory and optional modules.
In the first term, you’ll begin by studying key underpinning material in a compulsory module that brings everybody up to the same level in engineering mathematics, fundamentals of energy engineering, and technical skills – introducing techniques you'll utilise across the rest of the course.
You’ll also cover introductory material in electrical engineering, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, supported by hands-on work in our modern laboratory facilities. This acts as a conversion course for non-engineering graduates and tops up a first degree in engineering for others. You’ll have demonstrated at least the equivalent of UK A-level standard mathematical ability – and you’ll find that the variety of backgrounds makes for a rich learning environment."
There’ll be many opportunities to network with practising engineers, through our SELECT scheme and careers events, as well as industrial events such as the East of England Energy Group (EEEGR) annual Southern North Sea Conference held near Norwich.
We work with industry specialists throughout the course to give you a real context for your studies – from lectures to site visits. Some of our past site visits include a Seajacks jack-up wind turbine installation vessel, a gas processing plant at Bacton, a major substation run by GE, and Claxton Engineering, a supply chain company in the oil and gas sector. There’s also our annual visit to Sizewell B nuclear power station.
Our dedicated Business Relationship Manager has many industry links to help you source dissertation placements. What’s more, our partnership with EEEGR gives us access to hundreds of member companies and preferential entry to trade conferences (such as the annual Southern North Sea Conference held locally).
You’ll find that UEA is unique in having such a well-organised energy trade group locally – and EEEGR’s continued support of UEA Engineering has been recognised in a national award as one of the best university/industry partnerships.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 100)Important Information
Whilst the University will make every effort to offer the modules listed, changes may sometimes be made arising from the annual monitoring, review and update of modules. Where this activity leads to significant (but not minor) changes to programmes and their constituent modules, the University will endeavour to consult with students and others. It is also possible that the University may not be able to offer a module for reasons outside of its control, such as the illness of a member of staff. In some cases optional modules can have limited places available and so you may be asked to make additional module choices in the event you do not gain a place on your first choice. Where this is the case, the University will inform students.
Teaching and Learning
Customise your course to suit your learning style, with plenty of support from UEA – from one-to-one meetings with your personal adviser to the Learning Enhancement team in Student Support Services.
You’ll typically be in a small cohort alongside students from across the Faculty of Science, who are attracted by our mix of modules. This multi-disciplinary group enhances the team working exercises that employers love to hear about.
Some skills transfer across all your potential careers – so we make sure we focus on these. You’ll gain complete confidence in spreadsheet tools for analysing large data sets (e.g. to estimate wind resource), modern numerical calculation software (which is fast replacing hand calculations as industry standard) and conveying specific recommendations using concise English. You’ll also develop your time-management skills, executing multiple projects within set deadlines. These are just some of the skills that are highly valued by our graduates when they begin their careers.
Independent Study
You’ll often collaborate with your peer group to enhance your learning, but there will also be many opportunities to work independently. This brings a real breadth and depth to your skills – something that’s often highlighted by potential employers.
You’ll demonstrate your ability to work independently most clearly through your dissertation. You’ll work intensely on this over a 12-week period, applying all the skills you’ve learned to a real-world project either on a placement, linked to a company, or within a research group.
Assessment
We make sure our assessment techniques prepare you for the professional world. So rather than seeing your target audience for most assessments as the lecturer, we’ll encourage you to aim it at your future industry line manager.
Most assessment is coursework-based, which will help you master time management skills. Team working, peer assessment and self-reflection will highlight your strengths, enabling you to articulate them clearly at future interviews.
You’ll also experience a variety of other assessment types – from group presentations to individual technical reports. We’ll give you extensive feedback for both formative and summative assessments.
Employability
After the Course
You’ll graduate from UEA as a versatile engineer with a well-rounded, transferable skill set – meaning you can move into a variety of career directions.
Through your dissertation and networking, you’ll have built relationships with local and regional companies that will have enhanced your commercial awareness and may even lead directly to employment.
Previous graduates have worked across the energy sector, including offshore operations with Seajacks, renewable energy and building services with REN Energy, remote oil rigs with ODE, photovoltaic installation with Light Source, and energy storage with Connected Energy. Others have secured postgraduate positions with the Environment Agency and in risk assessment, to mention a few, while others have continued their postgraduate studies with PhD programmes.
Careers
Examples of careers that you could enter include:
- Energy management
- Renewable energy systems design, installation, operation, and maintenance
- Energy from waste
- Electricity generation and distribution
- Engineering supply chain
- Energy industry
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
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Entry Requirements
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
Degree classification
Bachelors degree - 2.2
Degree Subject
Any subject area which includes significant mathematical content.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Entry with other qualifications or experience will be considered if the necessary mathematical and technical expertise has been acquired elsewhere (e.g. relevant industrial experience).
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
Applicants applying for a Student VISA may require an ATAS certificate before they apply for their visa. Check the ATAS Government website to see if you will require an ATAS certificate. Please note the Government are taking several weeks to process ATAS requests, so please ensure you request clearance in good time. If you have any questions please contact pgt.admissions@uea.ac.uk.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
- This course is open to
UK and International fee-paying students. Choose UK or International above to see relevant information. The entry point is in September each year.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
Degree classification
UK Bachelors degree - 2.2 or equivalent
Degree Subject
Any subject area which includes significant mathematical content.
- Additional Entry Requirements
Entry with other qualifications or experience will be considered if the necessary mathematical and technical expertise has been acquired elsewhere (e.g. relevant industrial experience).
Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)
Applicants applying for a Student VISA may require an ATAS certificate before they apply for their visa. Check the ATAS Government website to see if you will require an ATAS certificate. Please note the Government are taking several weeks to process ATAS requests, so please ensure you request clearance in good time. If you have any questions please contact pgt.admissions@uea.ac.uk.
- English Foreign Language
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading):
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IELTS: 6.0 overall with minimum 5.5 in each component.
Test dates should be within 2 years of the course start date.
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies for a list of qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offers a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the required English skills.
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- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all postgraduate applicants.
Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2026/27 are:
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UK Students: £12,350
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International Students: £25,700
We estimate living expenses at £1,136 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here.
Scholarships and Bursaries
The University of East Anglia offers a range of Scholarships; please click the link for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Some dissertation placements have costs that are difficult to predict – but you won’t have to choose placements that you can’t afford. Sometimes your placement provider will cover your costs but, due to the nature of industry, this is not something we can control. Please note that we can’t guarantee any student a work placement as this decision rests with potential employers.
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of other course-related costs.
How to Apply
How to apply
Applications for Postgraduate Taught programmes at the University of East Anglia should be made directly to the University.
To apply please use our online application form.
Application deadline
International applicants and non UK Nationals may require an ATAS certificate, depending on individual circumstances. In order to allow sufficient time to apply and receive an ATAS certificate, international applications will close on 10/07/2026.
Further information
If you would like to discuss your individual circumstances prior to applying, please do contact us:
Postgraduate Admissions Office
Tel: +44 (0)1603 591515
Email: admissions@uea.ac.uk
International candidates are also encouraged to access the International Students section of our website.