Sustainable Energy Technology

Why study with us?

You will benefit from gaining a firm grounding in core engineering subjects such as mathematics, modelling, materials, electronics and thermo fluids, as well as learning about established and emerging renewable energy technologies.

We have strong links with local businesses and arrange site visits to a variety of renewable energy sites, in addition to summer work placement opportunities within the industry sector.

A limited number of £2000 bursaries are available to first-year students - please contact us for further information. In addition, there is supported travel from Carlisle to Energus, Workington for students wishing to live in Carlisle.

What can this course lead to?

Engineers with a sound understanding of sustainable energy technologies will play a key role in the move to a low carbon economy.

Typical jobs available for qualified sustainable energy engineers include: design engineering, turnkey project management, consultancy, planning and regulatory roles.

Overseas job opportunities are also available as the world begins to deal with global energy issues. Having completed this degree you could continue your studies through MSc and PhD levels in order to develop a career as an academic lecturer or researcher in your chosen field.

Resources and facilities

This course is taught from the University of Cumbria at Energus, Workington. Energus is located close to Workington on Britain’s Energy Coast, an area identified as having job growth potential in the renewable sector.

As well as hosting its own solar PV array, the Energus facility is surrounded by numerous renewable energy sites including:

• offshore and onshore wind farms
• small and large scale biomass boilers
• anaerobic-digestion plants
• small scale hydro sites.

Access to these sites will form part of a suite of practical hands-on activities aimed at giving you a better understanding of renewable energy deployment.

University support

We’re serious about the support and development services we provide to our
students including a dedicated team of experts to meet your needs.

Our modern facilities are fully connected to other campuses and services so you have the great advantage of local access combined with support and guidance. In addition to lectures and site visits, our online IT systems will allow you work with fellow students wherever you have access to the web.

Have a look at our learning resources for Sustainable Engineering.

Student work Sustainable energy degree course goes global
Finding viable ways of producing renewable energy is a worldwide issue, a fact reflected in a new course being offered by the university at Britain’s Energy Coast campus, near Workington. Entry requirements 240 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum grade C in Science, Mathematics or Technology related subject.

GCSE or equivalent at grade C or above in Mathematics.

Find our more about equivalent qualification from the UCAS tariff table.

Credit and UCAS requirements UCAS code: H224E UCAS points: 240 Costs

A limited number of £2000 bursaries are available to first-year students - please contact us for further information.

In addition, there is supported travel from Carlisle to Energus, Workington for students wishing to live in Carlisle.

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Full-time students

Home

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time UK student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (if you're from England) or £15,795 (if you're from Scotland). You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan (up to £5,500) and a maintenance grant (up to £3,354). For more information about student loans and grants, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

• Achievement scholarships
• Outstanding performance awards
• Access to Learning Fund
• Utilities trust

EU

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year has been set at £8,250 (including an automatic £750 fee discount).

As a full-time EU student, you are entitled to a tuition fee loan which doesn’t have to be repaid until you start earning £21,000 per annum (or the equivalent in your country). For more information about student loans, visit our student finance page.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

• Achievement scholarships
• Outstanding performance awards
• Utilities trust

International

The tuition fee for the 2013/14 academic year is £9,960.

Fees are billed annually and may be paid by the student or a sponsor. 75 percent of the annual tuition fees must be paid before or at registration. For students requiring a Tier 4 Student Visa, a deposit of £3,500 is expected as a minimum before a CAS (Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies) will be issued. For more information, visit our international student finance page.

Early payment discount

If you are paying your own fees, you may be eligible for an early payment discount of £1,000. This discount is awarded to students who pay in full before registration.

Additional funding

National Scholarship Programme

The National Scholarship Programme is designed to support students with a household income of less than £25,000. Full-time students may be eligible for one of 110 NSP awards for full-time students worth up to £6,000.

Cumbria Bursary

The Cumbria Bursary is an annual cash award of £1,000 for up to three years of study. There are 300 Cumbria Bursaries available in 2013.

More financial support

Access to financial support doesn’t end at registration. We have several awards and support funds available to our current students, including:

• Achievement scholarships
• Outstanding performance awards
• Utilities trust

Additional contact information

Name: Dr Elspeth Lees
Title/Role: Senior Lecturer
Email/Tel: elspeth.lees@Cumbria.ac.uk

UCAS Link

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Course summary

This course provides you with a sound basic engineering knowledge base which is overlaid with established and emerging sustainable energy technology learning.

This course has been designed and developed to provide students with the relevant underpinning scientific and mathematical principles, generic engineering skills, management tools and techniques and specific coverage of low carbon and renewable engineering technologies.

The specific content of each module has been developed to ensure that future graduates are given the appropriate skills and knowledge to meet the current and future skill demands of the industry. This increases and widens job prospects for graduates within Cumbria and beyond.

Third year project work will be linked to the needs of local industry, giving students exposure to potential employers in the area.

Case studies

I had looked at many different engineering courses around the UK but looking at the course content, found this one to be the most appealing.

The Energus building has all the facilities that we need. There's also the learning gateway for university students to study, including access to rooms and labs for assignments.

The lectures have all been a part of industry and are available to see anytime. I would highly recommend the course."
Tom Fisher

I'm absolutely delighted I decided to take the plunge. My first year has flown by and although I've had quite a few challenges (including some very unexpected ones at times!) I have thoroughly enjoyed the experience of learning and really look forward to the next two years.

I still can't quite believe that I'm on the way to fulfilling my dream of gaining a BEng. I'm very grateful to have been given this opportunity."
Lisa Moore