Programme Specification for the 2025/6 academic year
MEng Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience
1. Programme Details
| Programme name | MEng Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience | Programme code | UFX4ENEENECB |
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| Study mode(s) | Level 1 |
Academic year | 2025/6 |
| Campus(es) | Cornwall Campus |
NQF Level of the Final Award | 7 (Masters) |
2. Description of the Programme
The MEng in Renewable Energy Engineering offers you a unique opportunity to gain grounded and critical engineering skills with a focus on clean energy systems and industries (e.g. solar, wind, offshore, storage, etc). You will emerge as fully skilled and qualified engineers, having had access to a unique programme, linking world-class and
active research in clean energy to the teaching modules on offer. The spectacular study location of Cornwall offers coasts, harbours, topography and an environment particularly suited to the practical application of clean energy expertise.
3. Educational Aims of the Programme
4. Programme Structure
5. Programme Modules
The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.
Stage 1
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE1011 | Engineering Mathematics and Scientific Computing | 30 | Yes |
| ENE1012 | Multi-Disciplinary Group Challenge Project | 30 | Yes |
| ENE1017 | Fundamentals of Engineering | 15 | Yes |
| ENE1014 | Fundamentals of Mechanics | 15 | Yes |
| ENE1015 | Fundamentals of Materials | 15 | Yes |
| ENE1016 | Fundamentals of Electronics | 15 | Yes |
Stage 2
120 credits of compulsory modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE2015 | Energy Management and Building Systems | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2009 | Renewable Energy Systems | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2014 | Energy Policy, Markets and Law | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2010 | Renewable Energy Engineering Challenge Project | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2003 | Electrical Energy Conversion and Transport | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2007 | Fluids Mechanics | 15 | Yes |
| ENE2006 | Applied Thermodynamics | 15 | Yes |
| ECM2906 | Data, Signals and Systems | 15 | Yes |
Stage 3
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE3008 | Work Placement Report | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3021 | Renewable Energy Field Course | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3002 | Network Engineering, Monitoring and Management | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3023 | Dissertation Project | 30 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENE3017 | Systems Modelling and Control | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3018 | Risk, Reliability Systems and Safety Management | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3022 | Industry Summer Placement | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3003 | Marine Renewable Energy | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3005 | Wind Energy | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3007 | Energy Storage Technology | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3009 | Solar Power | 15 | Yes |
| ENE3010 | Sustainable Architecture | 15 | Yes |
| EMG3006 | Applied AI and Control | 15 | Yes |
Stage 4
75 credits of compulsory modules, 45 credits of optional modules.
Compulsory Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEM015 | Renewable Energy Group Design Project | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM006 | Professional Ethics, Competence and Commercial Awareness | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM016 | Industry Placement Project | 45 | Yes |
Optional Modules
| Code | Module | Credits | Non-condonable? |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENEM013 | Advanced Systems Engineering | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM014 | Energy Storage Materials and Systems | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM008 | Control Engineering for Renewable Energy | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM009 | Advanced Marine Renewable Energy | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM011 | Advanced Wind Energy | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM012 | Solar Energy Research and Innovation | 15 | Yes |
| ENEM105 | Low Carbon Vehicles and Transport | 15 | Yes |
| MTHM602 | Trends in Data Science and AI | 15 | Yes |
6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge
| Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) On successfully completing this programme you will be able to: | Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be... | |
|---|---|---|
| ...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class): | ...and evidenced by the following assessment methods: | |
7. Programme Regulations
This programme is accredited by a PSRB under license from the Engineering Council. Therefore, the latest Engineering Council regulations on condonement apply to this. Please find further details in the TQA Manual here: https://www.exeter.ac.uk/about/governance/tqa/spec/
Classification
Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.
8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning
9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning
Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.
10. Admissions Criteria
Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.
Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.
11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards
Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.
The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.
14. Awarding Institution
15. Lead College / Teaching Institution
Faculty of Environment, Science and Economy (ESE)
16. Partner College / Institution
Partner College(s)
Not applicable to this programme
Partner Institution
Not applicable to this programme.
17. Programme Accredited / Validated by
Not applicable to this programme.
18. Final Award
MEng Renewable Energy Engineering with Industrial Experience
19. UCAS Code
Not applicable to this programme.
20. NQF Level of Final Award
7 (Masters)
21. Credit
| CATS credits | ECTS credits |
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22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group
23. Dates
| Origin Date | 24/10/2024 |
Date of last revision | 02/04/2025 |
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