MEng Energy Engineering
Key Details
- Award
- Degree of Master of Engineering
- UCAS Course Code
- H801
- Typical Offer
- AAB (specific subjects required)
- Contextual Offer
- BBB (specific subjects required)
- Course Length
- 4 years
- Course Start Date
- September 2027
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Course Overview
Why MEng Energy Engineering at UEA?
As the demand for clean energy grows, so does the demand for skilled energy engineering graduates. MEng Energy Engineering prepares you to tackle global energy challenges with technical expertise, practical skills, and strong industry connections.
Why choose UEA?
- Cutting-edge facilities: Immerse yourself in Productivity East, using CAD software, 3D printers, subtractive manufacturing, and collaborative robots
- Flexible degree: Tailor your studies with modules in electrical and electronic engineering, mechanical engineering, and environmental management
- Connect with industry: Access internships, placements, and career opportunities through UEA’s Select Partnership Scheme
What is MEng Energy Engineering?
You’ll study an integrated programme in your first year, gaining broad insight into modern engineering.
From year two, you’ll specialise in energy engineering, developing advanced knowledge in renewable, clean, and conventional energy technologies. You can personalise your degree through optional modules from Electrical and Electronic Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and Environmental Sciences.
From the start of the course, you’ll access industry-standard facilities in Productivity East, including CAD stations, 3D printers, and collaborative robots. You’ll also showcase your skills to industry professionals through events such as our annual Select Partnership Scheme.
In your final year, you’ll complete a Master’s-level interdisciplinary design project, creating a portfolio that showcases your expertise to employers.
By graduation, you’ll combine strong theoretical knowledge, practical experience, and employability skills, supported by our award-winning careers service.
Accreditations
Accredited by the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Careers
Career Pathways
As a MEng Energy Engineering graduate, you’ll be well positioned for exciting career opportunities across the renewable, conventional, and emerging energy sectors, helping to shape the future of global energy systems.
Graduates go on to secure roles such as:
- Renewable Energy Engineer
- Bioenergy Systems Design Engineer
- Energy Manager
- Energy and Sustainability Consultant
- Process Engineer
Career Support
Throughout your degree, you’ll collaborate with industry partners who are invested in your success, supporting your personal development and building the confidence to achieve your career ambitions. You’ll also take part in our annual SELECT scheme, giving you the opportunity to network with industry professionals, showcase your abilities, and strengthen your interview skills. Our partners recognise the talent and potential UEA students bring and are committed to supporting your development.
You’ll also benefit from expert guidance through Career Central, UEA’s dedicated careers service, offering tailored advice, skills development, and career support to help you stand out in a competitive job market.
Discover more on our Careers webpages.
After the Course
As a MEng Energy Engineering graduate, you’ll have excellent career prospects in a fast-growing global industry. Our graduates are highly sought after by organisations working in renewable energy, power networks, and energy management, with many securing roles across key sectors such as offshore wind and solar photovoltaics.
You’ll also be well placed to progress to a PhD. Your strong STEM foundation can also open doors beyond engineering, supporting careers in areas such as accountancy, STEM teaching, finance, and other professional fields.
Study and Modules
Structure
Your first year will introduce you to engineering mathematics as well as various engineering principles from the mechanical, electrical and electronic, and energy disciplines, giving you a strong foundation. Teaching combines lectures, fieldwork, laboratory sessions, and design-and-build activities. You’ll also take part in practical projects that develop both your technical expertise and teamwork, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Compulsory Modules
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.
Structure
In year two, you’ll explore design in greater depth, using renewable energy examples to illustrate advanced principles. You’ll bring your energy expertise to the multi-disciplinary team design exercise while being encouraged to apply your engineering skillset to support your ideas.
You’ll develop a thorough understanding of micro-hydro schemes by analysing pumps and turbines linked to pipe flow and networks. The hands-on study of analogue and digital electronics will push your understanding of electricity further, while your mathematical knowledge will be developed through more advanced material, including programming skills.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)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.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll deepen your expertise by further studying topics such as the electricity grid, energy storage, nuclear power, and solar energy alongside your individual project, which forms a major part of the year. This project gives you the opportunity to explore an area of energy engineering that most interests you and aligns with your future career ambitions.
Your in-depth project will set you apart from other energy engineering graduates, demonstrating your ability to investigate complex challenges and apply advanced engineering knowledge. At UEA, we combine both depth and breadth in our teaching, helping you graduate with the skills and confidence to succeed in the evolving energy sector.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Credits: 20)Optional B Modules
(Credits: 60)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.
Structure
In your final year, you’ll form a team with fellow students across disciplines to tackle a major multi-disciplinary design project, which will often be completed in response to an industry brief. You’ll be challenged to use the breadth of your learning to resolve a real industrial challenge. Starting at the beginning of your final year, you’ll work with your team to explore the brief, visit the site, and develop the proposal for presentation to professional engineers.
Compulsory Modules
Optional A Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional B Modules
(Min Credits: 20, Max Credits: 40)Optional C Modules
(Min Credits: 0, Max Credits: 20)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, and Assessment
Teaching and Learning
Teaching blends lectures, workshops, and tutorials with practical problem-solving. You’ll apply your knowledge to research questions, design challenges, and analytical tasks, helping you develop a deeper understanding of engineering principles.
In year one, you’ll strengthen your communication skills through written reports, presentations, and collaborative discussions, while building valuable digital expertise in computer-based analysis, modelling, and engineering design.
In your second year, you’ll apply your knowledge of renewable energy to propose, design, and evaluate innovative energy technology solutions. These multidisciplinary projects challenge you to integrate your engineering skills to solve complex real-world problems.
In year three, you’ll take greater ownership of your learning through independent study, exploring specialist topics aligned with your interests and career ambitions with guidance from expert academic staff.
In your final year, you’ll bring together everything you’ve learned through an industrial group project, showcasing your skills to industry. This project demonstrates your development as a digitally capable engineer, an effective communicator, and a confident problem-solver.
Designed in line with guidance from the Engineering Council, the course ensures you graduate with the technical knowledge, professional skills, and practical experience needed to launch a successful engineering career.
Assessment
Our assessment methods reflect the variety of ways you’ll learn throughout your degree. You’ll demonstrate your knowledge through a mix of coursework, written assignments, poster presentations, design sketches, and examinations. Continuous assessment across each term gives you regular opportunities to develop and showcase your skills.
In year one, assessments are designed to build confidence and introduce you to different assessment styles. Results do not contribute to your final degree classification. You’ll develop essential skills such as report writing and presentations while completing group work, project demonstrations, and engineering competitions.
In year two, you’ll work in small consultancy-style teams to tackle complex design challenges and produce assessed design reports, alongside examinations, regular tests, and coursework.
In year three, assessment focuses on your double-credit major project, where you’ll apply your computational, analytical, and practical engineering skills to a substantial piece of independent work. Your choice of optional modules will shape the remaining assessments in your third year.
Your engineering group project will be the focus of your final year. It brings together many of the assessment methods you’ll have experienced throughout your degree, including presentations, technical reports, computational analysis, and data processing, allowing you to demonstrate your full range of graduate skills. Alongside the project, you’ll select optional modules that align with your interests and strengths, giving you the opportunity to showcase your knowledge and capabilities.
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.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Contextual Offers
UEA are committed to ensuring that Higher Education is accessible to all, regardless of their background or experiences. One of the ways we do this is through our contextual admissions schemes(opens in a new window).
- Typical UK Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including A in Mathematics
Contextual offer: BBB including Mathematics.
BTEC
Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDD.
Contextual offer: DDM
Modules to include either Calculus to Solve Engineering Problems and Further Mathematics OR Maths for Engineering Technicians and Further Maths for Engineering Technicians. A Distinction will be required in both modules Or A level Mathematics at grade A required. Contextual requirement grade B.
BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access to HE Diploma with Distinction in 36 credits at Level 3 and Merit in 9 credits at Level 3 including 12 credits in Mathematics at Distinction.
Contextual offer: Pass the Access to HE Diploma with with 45 Level 3 credits, including 30 at Merit and Pass in 15 including including 12 credits in Mathematics.
T levels
Obtain an overall Distinction. Accepted subjects: Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing.
Foundation Year options:
If you do not meet the academic requirements for direct entry, you may be interested in one of our Foundation Year programmes such as - BEng Engineering with a Foundation Year
- Further Examples of Typical Entry Requirements
International Baccalaureate
33 points overall including HL6 in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation or Analysis and Approaches)
Irish Leaving Certificate
4 subjects at H2 including Mathematics, 2 subjects at H3.
Scottish Highers
AAAAA.Only accepted in combination with Scottish Advanced Highers grade B in Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Highers
BBC including Mathematics at Grade B.
A combination of Advanced Highers and Highers may be acceptable.
- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
- 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.
We welcome and value a wide range of qualifications, and we recognise that some students might take a mixture of different qualifications. We have listed typical examples that we accept for entry.
You should hold or be working towards the specified English and Mathematics requirements and one of the examples of typical entry qualifications listed below. If your qualifications aren’t listed, or if you are taking a combination of qualifications that isn’t specified, please contact Admissions.
- English and Mathematics
All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at minimum grade 4 or grade C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or grade B.
We accept a wide range of English Language qualifications, please see our English Language equivalencies page.
- Typical International Entry Requirements
A levels
AAB including A in Mathematics.
We accept many international qualifications for entry to this course. For specific details about your country, view our information for International Students.
- UEA International Study Centre
If you do not meet the academic and/or English language requirements for direct entry our partner, UEA International Study Centre(opens in a new window) offers progression on to this undergraduate degree upon successful completion of a preparation programme. Depending on your interests, and your qualifications you can take a variety of routes to this degree.
- 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 (minimum 5.5 in all components)
We also accept a number of other English language tests. Review our English Language Equivalencies(opens in a new window) for a list of example qualifications that we may accept to meet this requirement.
Test dates should be within two years of the course start date.
If you do not yet meet the English language requirements for this course, UEA International Study Centre offer a variety of English language programmes which are designed to help you develop the English skills necessary for successful undergraduate study:
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- Deferred Entry
We welcome applications from students who have already taken or intend to take a gap year. We believe that a year between school and university can be of substantial benefit. You are advised to indicate your reason for wishing to defer entry on your UCAS application.
- Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy applies to the admissions of all undergraduate applicants.
- Progression
Once enrolled onto a course at UEA, your progression and continuation (which may include eligibility for study abroad, overseas experience, placement, or year in industry opportunities) is contingent on meeting the assessment requirements which are relevant to the course on which you are enrolled.
- Recent Study
We would prefer you to be able to demonstrate evidence of recent academic study within 5 years of the start of the course. If your last qualification will have been completed more than 5 years ago by the time the course starts, please contact Admissions.
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Fees and Funding
Tuition fees for the Academic Year 2027/28 are:
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UK Students: £10,050
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International Students: £29,300
We estimate living expenses at £1,171 per month.
Further Information on tuition fees can be found here(opens in a new window).
Scholarships and Bursaries
We are committed to ensuring that costs do not act as a barrier to those aspiring to come to a world leading university and have developed a funding package to reward those with excellent qualifications and assist those from lower income backgrounds. View our range of Scholarships(opens in a new window) for eligibility, details of how to apply and closing dates.
Course Related Costs
Please see Additional Course Fees for details of course-related costs.
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