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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H801

Renewable Energy Engineering

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Renewable Energy Engineering at Robert Gordon University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. This BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering degree is designed to create future-proof professional engineers who can tackle engineering challenges and transform the renewable energy industry. Graduate from this course will be equipped with comprehensive knowledge, technical and transferable skills and creativity required by the global renewable energy industry. In this course, you will have a modern and practical learning experience through a wide range of activities, including laboratory work, project-based learning, workshops, engineering practices, interactive lectures, and industrial ... International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £33,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Thermodynamics and Energy Conversion
Electrical Power Systems
Solar Energy Technologies
Wind Energy Engineering
Renewable Energy Resources Assessment
Engineering Design and Project Management
Energy Storage Systems
Sustainable Energy Solutions and Integration
UCAS Code:H801
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

to include Mathematics and one from Physics, Design Technology, Electronics or Engineering. GCSE English at grade 5/C or above is required if nor held at A Level.

International Baccalaureate

26 points

to include Higher Level Maths and Physics, one of which must be at grade 5. English is required at a minimum of Standard Level grade 4.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,300

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£73,200

Home Student Fee

£7,220

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 HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Robert Gordon University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£30,000£35,000£41,000
3 years£27,500£33,500£42,500
5 years£33,500£40,500£51,000

UK subject average: £33,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£33,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 23% above UK average salary
This course
£40,500
UK average
£33,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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: CAH10-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

77%Working
2%Studying
12%Work & Study
2%Seeking Work
82%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
84%
Learning opportunities
81%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
57%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
73%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
77%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Renewable Energy Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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