Careers
These degrees have been designed to include the knowledge and skills that potential employers in the energy sector have told us they require. A very high proportion of our graduates find employment in the Renewable Energy sector or are studying for a higher degree.
The UK’s commitment to rapid expansion of renewable energy, emphasised in the summer of 2009 with the publication of the UK RE Strategy document, is likely to mean investment of tens of billions of pounds in the sector in the next decade. The adoption of the UK’s microgeneration tariff in 2009, and the planned adoption of the Renewable Heat Incentive and Green Investment Bank, suggests support for rapid expansion will continue to be supported strongly. Other EU countries will be making similar investments and the US, India, China and many other nations are also seeing rapid expansion in renewable generation. This will create broad opportunities for those seeking to work in the sector.
Both our programmes are accredited by the Energy Institute for progression towards Chartered Engineer status. All students receive free membership of the Energy Institute for their period of study and graduates are encouraged to upgrade their membership of the Energy Institute from Student to Graduate which is the first step in working towards formal recognition of their professional status as Chartered Engineers.
Many students from the department take part in the Exeter Award and the Exeter Leaders Award. These schemes encourage you to participate in employability related workshops, skills events, volunteering and employment which will contribute to your career decision-making skills and success in the employment market.
Find out more about the Destinations of Renewable Energy Graduates on our Employability site.
