Energy and Environmental Engineering with Foundation Year (Full-time) (BEng Hons)
Energy and Environmental Engineering is an important field that helps shape how we use and produce energy. This area of study explores future energy sources and creates carbon reduction technology to reduce harm to our planet. It also ensures we have energy security and a reliable energy supply.
To solve global environmental challenges, we need to focus on a sustainable energy supply that uses clean energy technology and renewable energy. This will help meet net zero targets. Both the UK Government and Senedd Cymru (Welsh Parliament) need skilled workers in energy and environmental technology.
The Energy and Environmental Engineering degree with a foundation year is designed to give you the skills and knowledge needed in this exciting sector. You will learn to understand environmental and sustainable issues and develop clear and logical arguments. Our course provides both theoretical knowledge and practical skills relevant to real-world situations.
The course is perfect for those who care about the environment and want to contribute to a more sustainable future.
By studying this course, you will gain the skills and knowledge to make a real difference. Whether it’s developing new clean energy technology or working on projects aimed at achieving net zero targets, you will be at the forefront of creating solutions for a sustainable world.
Doing a degree with a foundation year is very beneficial for students. It provides a strong base in key areas and prepares you for further study. Having a solid foundation can make complex topics easier to understand.
Overall, this programme equips you to work on projects that develop sustainable resources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels. You will also learn about high-value manufacturing and its role in creating sustainable energy supplies.
By the end of this course, you will be ready to tackle the world’s energy and environmental problems, ensuring a cleaner, greener future for all.
Course details
- On-campus
- Full-time
- English
- Bilingual
Tuition Fees 24/25
Home (Full-time): £9,000 per year
Overseas (Full-time): £13,500 per year
Why choose this course?
What you will learn
Our Energy and Environmental Engineering programme equips students with a solid foundation in engineering principles to solve current and future energy and environmental challenges. We emphasize innovative solutions, efficient energy use, and reducing environmental impact, preparing students for diverse career opportunities in this crucial field.
You will gain foundational knowledge in engineering. You will also be introduced to key concepts in sustainable practices and begin to develop teamwork and management skills. This year sets the stage for understanding the basics of energy and environmental engineering.
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The second year delves deeper into sustainable practices. You will engage in a Group Project that enhances your collaborative skills and continues to foster leadership and innovative thinking. This year solidifies your understanding of sustainable energy and environmental practices.
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You will study advanced topics, including modern analytical techniques in the Computational Methods module. This year is designed to deepen your technical expertise and analytical skills. The coursework prepares you for more complex problem-solving and introduces you to real-world applications of energy and environmental engineering.
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The final year focuses on tackling advanced topics and culminates with an Independent Project. This project allows you to apply your knowledge to a real-world problem, demonstrating your readiness for professional practice. You will have the opportunity to showcase your ability to develop innovative solutions and make a significant impact in the field of energy and environmental engineering.
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Course Disclaimer
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We listen to student feedback and insights from industry and from professionals to ensure that course content is high-quality and up-to-date, and that it offers the best possible preparation for your future career or study goals.
For this reason, there might be modifications to the content of your course over time, to keep up to date with changes in the subject area or in the sector. If a module is no longer running, we’ll make sure to keep you informed, and work with you to choose a different suitable module.
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Staff
Our People
You will be taught and supported by a wide range of professional staff and teams here to help you get the university experience you are looking for. Our teaching staff were ranked 2nd in Wales for Teaching, Assessment and Feedback and Academic Support (NSS 2024) meaning that the support and feedback you get will help you learn and develop strong academic skills. Our students have placed us 1st in Wales for Learning Opportunities and Student Voice (NSS 2024) meaning that there are a wide range of opportunities available to enhance your studies and that students play an active role in shaping their learning experiences. Our commitment to your learning has seen our students place us as 1st in Wales and joint 3rd in the UK for student satisfaction (Times Higher Education, 2024, ‘Overall Positivity’ measure). Find out more about our academic staff who teach across our courses.
Facilities
Facilities
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Further information
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32 points from numerate or technical A Level subjects, to include Maths or Physics at grade B or above. Maths GCSE at grade C is also required. Relevant experience may be considered.
Our offers are not solely based on academic results. We take your skills, achievements and life experience into consideration. In such cases, they must provide evidence of capacity to pursue the course successfully. We like to give such applicants every opportunity to show that they have the motivation and ability to succeed in their chosen programme.
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Students on this type of programme come with a natural interest in their specialism, and the teaching team aims to tap into this interest so students enjoy learning and appreciate the benefits which an engineering degree can add to reinforce their areas of interest.
The assessments for the programme will be a mix of coursework and formal examination. Modules such as group project and Major project will also have presentations where you would be given the opportunity to showcase your work.
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It is possible to complete this programme of study without any additional costs.
Students may wish to purchase materials for modules, such as major project, but this is not a requirement and will have no bearing on the final grade.
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You may be eligible for funding to help support your study. To find out about scholarships, bursaries and other funding opportunities that are available please visit our Scholarships and Bursaries section.
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This industry consists of both small specialists manufacturers and large scale industries. There is a clear market for students to be employed in this field, and the demand for environmental engineering graduates remains high with excellent starting salaries offered to graduates.