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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in EngineeringUCAS: H221

Energy Engineering

Newcastle College University Centre
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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2 yearsDuration
£13,000Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
88%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The FdEng Energy Engineering at Newcastle College University Centre is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. The £250m investment in the wind sector is set to triple the number of jobs by 2030. To help meet this demand, this Energy Engineering degree aims to produce multi-skilled work-ready graduates who are able to make an impact within the energy sector. The only one of its kind in the North East and taught from our specialist Energy Academy, you will develop core hand-tool skills and become knowledgeable in solar, geothermal, hydro and tidal power. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and a median graduate salary of £21,000 within three years.

What You'll Learn

Renewable Energy Systems
Wind Turbine Technology and Operation
Solar and Geothermal Energy Applications
Hydroelectric and Tidal Power Generation
Engineering Principles and Mechanics
Electrical Systems and Power Distribution
Health
Safety and Working at Height
Energy Project Management and Feasibility Studies
UCAS Code:H221
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CC

Engineering/Mathematics and/or Science disciplines.

UCAS Points64

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£13,000

per year

Total Course Cost (2 years)£26,000

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official LEO data (HMRC tax records)

💰 Graduate Salaries — Newcastle College University Centre

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
3 years£21,000£25,500£28,500
5 years£26,500£31,000£37,500

UK subject average: £41,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 38% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£41,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 24% below UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£41,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH10). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

95%Working
5%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject area average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
88%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
89%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
68%
Learning resources
82%
Student voice
76%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
70%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Newcastle College University Centre

Newcastle College University Centre offers Energy Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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