Energy Engineering BEng/MEng
This programme introduces Energy Engineering as a vital and rapidly evolving field addressing the global transition to sustainable and equitable energy systems. It integrates fundamental engineering principles with contemporary energy technologies, enabling students to understand, analyse, and design efficient, low carbon solutions for energy generation, distribution, and use in real-world contexts.
UofG is built on a unique energy legacy, including James Watt, Joseph Black, Lord Kelvin and William Rankine, whose discoveries laid the foundations of thermodynamics and modern power systems. Today, that heritage continues to shape Glasgow’s role as a leader in advancing energy engineering for a sustainable net‑zero future.
- September start
- Session dates
- Energy Engineering BEng (Hons): H800 4 year degree
- Energy Engineering MEng (Hons): H801 5 year degree
- Glasgow: Gilmorehill campus
- Study abroad available
Programme structure
Year 1
Build core engineering foundations through a shared curriculum covering mathematics, dynamics, materials, and thermodynamics. You’ll also develop practical skills in electronics, manufacturing, and engineering design, preparing you to analyse energy systems and low-carbon technologies.
Year 2
Develop essential knowledge in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, mechanical design, and power electronics, supported by engineering mathematics and hands-on application. You’ll be introduced to renewable energy systems, sustainability, and civil engineering concepts such as geology and surveying.
Year 3
Advance your expertise in energy systems engineering, including control, heat transfer, and power engineering. You’ll apply simulation, instrumentation, and data analysis in design-focused projects, culminating in an integrated team project tackling real-world energy challenges.
Year 4
Undertake advanced study in energy engineering, combining a substantial individual research project with optional modules in areas such as power systems, thermofluids, environmental engineering, and emerging technologies including artificial intelligence and optimisation.
BEng or MEng?
- BEng: Focus on advanced energy engineering and an individual research project, with optional modules for technical specialisation.
- MEng: Includes advanced study, a team-based energy systems project, and business and management content, preparing you for leadership roles in the energy sector
The MEng programme comprises advanced energy engineering, a structured team-based energy systems project, and taught content in business planning and management, alongside the same set of optional modules.
Year 5 (MEng Only)
Develop advanced expertise in energy systems, including energy conversion, waste heat recovery, and emerging approaches such as power-to-X. You’ll complete a major individual project and explore professional and entrepreneurial practice, with options in advanced control, electrical energy systems, and sustainability.
Course details
Year 1
Core Courses
- Analogue Electronics 1
- Design and Manufacture 1
- Engineering Skills 1
- Environmental Engineering 1
- Materials 1
- Dynamics 1
- Engineering Mathematics 1
- Statics 1
- Thermodynamics 1
Year 2
Core Courses
- Design and Manufacture 2
- Mechanical Design 2
- Materials 2
- Power Electronics 2
- Thermodynamics 2
- Engineering Skills 2
- Geology and Surveying for Civil Engineers 2
- Dynamics 2
- Fluid Mechanics 2
- Engineering Mathematics 2
- Renewable and Sustainable Energy 2
Year 3
Core Courses
- Control 3
- Fluid Mechanics 3
- Heat Transfer 3
- Instrumentation and Data Systems 3
- Design and Manufacture 3
- Simulation of Engineering Systems 3
- Dynamics 3
- Power Engineering 3
- Thermodynamics of Energy Systems 3
- Transport Engineering 3: Urban Streets and Highways
- Mechanical Engineering Skills 3
- Energy Systems Team Project 3
Year 4
Core Courses BEng
- Individual Project 4
- Advanced Energy Engineering 4
Core Courses MEng
- Business Planning and Management for Engineers
- Advanced Energy Engineering 4
- Energy Systems Team Project 4
Optional Courses BEng and MEng
- Principles of Environmental Risk and Management
- Engineering Geology: Geotechnical and Environmental
- Hydrogeology
- Environmental Economics
- Theory And Principles Of Sustainability
- Materials Engineering 4
- Finite Element Analysis 4
- Control 4
- Mechanics of Solids 4
- Power Systems 4
- Vibration 4
- Environmental Biotechnology 4
- Autonomous Vehicle Guidance Systems 4
- Thermal Engineering 4
- Power Electronics and Drives 4
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 4
- Control Systems Analysis and Design 4
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning 4
- Engineering Optimisation
- Nuclear Power Reactors
Year 5 (MEng Only)
Core Courses
- Individual Project 5
- Energy Conversion Systems M
- Waste Heat and Power-to-X
- Professional and Entrepreneurial Practice
Optional Courses
- Environmental Ethics and Behaviour Change
- Advanced Control 5
- Electrical Energy Systems M
- Industrial Aerodynamics M
Programme alteration or discontinuation
The University of Glasgow endeavours to run all programmes as advertised. In exceptional
circumstances, however, the University may withdraw or alter a programme. For more information,
please see: Student contract.
Our international links
You can apply to spend one year of your academic studies abroad at an accredited partner university. In year 5 MEng students can work on their project at overseas institutions. See Study abroad.
Entry requirements
for entry in 2027
Summary of entry requirements for Energy Engineering
Scottish Higher entry requirements
- BEng: AABB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
- Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
- Typically offers will be made at AAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
- Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA. (AB or BA may be considered).
- MEng: AAAB is the minimum requirement from S5 to be reviewed for an S6 offer
- Offers are not guaranteed to applicants who meet the minimum from S5
- Typically offers will be made at AAAAAA by end of S6. B at Advanced Higher is equivalent to A at Higher
- Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science at AA.
Scottish Higher adjusted entry requirements* (by end of S5 or S6)
- BEng: MD20: BBBB (also other target groups*)
- BEng: MD40: AABB*
- Additional requirements: Higher Mathematics and Physics or Engineering Science. Successful completion of Top-Up or one of our Summer Schools.
- Direct entry to Year 2 via UofG HNC programmes*
* See Access Glasgow for eligibility.
Widening Participation Articulation Programmes
The University has bespoke HNC Articulation Programmes running at various colleges, offering direct entry to Year 2 of this degree.
A-level standard entry requirements
- BEng: AAB – BBB
- MEng: AAA
- Additional requirements: A-level Mathematics and Physics (Design & Technology may be accepted in place of Physics, 3D or Product Design options only).
IB standard entry requirements
- BEng: 34 (6,5,5)
- MEng: 38 (6,6,6)
- Additional requirements: HL Mathematics (Analysis & Approaches) and Physics. (SL6 can be accepted for either Mathematics or Physics).
Admissions guidance
Glasgow International College
International students with academic qualifications below those required should contact our partner institution, Glasgow International College, who offer a range of foundation certificates.
English language
For applicants from non-English speaking countries, as defined by the UK Government, the University sets a minimum English Language proficiency level.
English language requirements
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic and Academic Online (not General Training)
- 6.5 with no subtests under 6.0
- IELTS One Skill Retake Accepted
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
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Common equivalent English language qualifications for entry to this programme
TOEFL (ibt, mybest or athome)
Tests taken up to 20 January 2026
- 90 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 20; Listening 19; Speaking 19; Writing 21
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Tests taken from 21 January 2026
- 92 Overall, no subtest lower than Reading 22; Listening 20; Speaking 23; Writing 21
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of programme start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test, this includes TOEFL mybest.
Pearsons PTE Academic
- 59 with minimum 59 in all subtests
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Cambridge Proficiency in English (CPE) and Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)
- 176 overall, no subtest less than 169
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Oxford ELLT
- 7 overall with no subtest less than 6
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
LanguageCert Academic SELT
- 70 overall with no subtest less than 60
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Password Skills Plus
- 6.5 overall with no subtest less than 6.0
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
Trinity College Tests
- Integrated Skills in English II & III & IV: ISEII Distinction with Distinction in all sub-tests
- Tests must have been taken within 2 years 5 months of start date. Applicants must meet the overall and subtest requirements using a single test.
University of Glasgow Pre-sessional courses
- Tests are accepted for 2 years following date of successful completion.
School Qualifications
- IGCSE English First Language, grade C
- IGCSE English Second Language, grade A
- A Level English, grade C
- International Baccalaureate English A SL5 or HL5
- International Baccalaureate English B SL6 or HL5
- SQA National 5 English or ESOL, grade B
- SQA Higher English or ESOL, grade C
International School Qualifications
- Brunei: O-Level English Language 1120 grade B and above
- Denmark: Studentereksamen English at 7
- European Baccalaureate: English as Language 1 pass, if taken as Language 2 grade 7, if taken as Language 3 grade 7.5
- Finland: Ylioppilastutkinto / studentexamen English grade C or 4
- France: International Option Baccalaureate (OIB) / Baccalauréat Français International (BFI) grade 12
- Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone: West African Examination Council (WAEC) / Senior Secondary School Certificate English grade C6
- Germany: German Abitur English Grade 11
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education, English Language grade 4
- India: Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) / All India School Certificate (ISC) English at 80%
- Kenya: Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) English grade B
- Netherlands: Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO) grade 7
- Norway: Vitnemal English grade 4 or above
- Singapore: Cambridge International O Level English Language (1128 Singapore only) at Grace C; Singapore Integrated Programme Secondary 4 English Language at grade B
- South Africa: National Senior Certificate (NSC) / Independent Exam Board (IEB) Grade 4 (English as Home Language) OR Grade 4 (English as First Additional Language)
- Sweden: Avgangsbetyg / Fullständigt Slutbetyg fran Gymnasieskolan English grade VG
- Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe General Certificate of Education at English at Ordinary Level grade C
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Alternatives to English Language qualification
- Degree from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have studied for a minimum of 2 years at Undergraduate level, or 9 months at Master's level, and must have completed their degree in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
- Undergraduate 2+2 degrees from majority-English speaking country (as defined by the UKVI including Canada if taught in English)
- students must have completed their final two years study in that majority-English speaking country within the last 6 years.
For international students, the Home Office has confirmed that the University can choose to use these tests to make its own assessment of English language ability for visa applications to degree level programmes. The University is also able to accept UKVI approved Secure English Language Tests (SELT) but we do not require a specific UKVI SELT for degree level programmes. We therefore still accept any of the English tests listed for admission to this programme.
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Pre-sessional courses
We would strongly encourage you to consider the pre-sessional courses at the University of Glasgow's English for Academic Study (EAS) Unit. Our Pre-sessional courses are the best way to bring your English up to entry level for University study. Our courses give you:
- direct entry to your University programme for successful students (no need to take IELTS)
- essential academic skills to help you study effectively at University
- flexible entry dates so you can join the right course for your level.
For more detail on our pre-sessional courses please see:
- English for Academic Study: Pre-sessional courses
We can also consider the pre-sessional courses accredited by the below BALEAP approved institutions to meet the language requirements for admission to our postgraduate taught degrees:
- Heriot Watt
- Kingston Upon Thames
- Middlesex University
- Manchester University
- Reading University
- Edinburgh University
- St Andrews University
- UCL
- Durham
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FAQs
What do I do if...
my language qualifications are below the requirements?
The University's School of Modern Languages and Cultures offers a range of Pre-sessional courses to bring you up to entry level. The course is accredited by BALEAP, the UK professional association for academic English teaching.
my language qualifications are not listed here?
Please contact External Relations
If you require a Tier 4 student visa, your qualification must be one of the secure English language tests accepted by UK Border Agency:
- UK Border Agency Tier 4 English Language requirements
- UKBA list of approved English language tests [pdf]
Visa requirements and proof of English language level
It is a visa requirement to provide information on your level of English based on an internationally recognised and secure English language test. All test reports must be no more than 2 years old. A list of these can be found on the UK Border Agency website. If you have never taken one of these tests before, you can get an initial idea of your level by using the Common European Framework self-assessment grid which gives you a level for each skill (e.g. listening B1/writing B2 etc.) However, please note that this is not a secure English language test and it is not sufficient evidence of your level of English for visa requirements.
Further information about English language: English for Academic Study
Careers and future opportunities
Graduate destinations
The following are examples of roles that graduates are in 15 months after completing their programme:
- Electrical Engineer
- Research Assistant
- Electronics Engineer
- Graduate Software Engineer
- Automotive Controls Engineer
- Control Hardware Engineer
- Technology Developer
- Graduate Audio Research & Development Engineer
- Hardware Engineer
- System Planning Engineer.
Example job titles are taken from responses received through the HESA Graduate Outcomes survey. Graduates surveyed 15 months after graduation. Includes single and joint honours programmes.
Job prospects
Graduate Outcomes data shows that:
- 100% of students are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating
- 100% of those in work are in graduate-level employment
- The average professional salary after 15 months is £33,411.
This subject-level data is from HESA Graduate Outcomes survey. It relates to graduates who completed their programme in 2022–23 and were surveyed 15 months after graduation. Includes single and joint honours programmes.
Skills development
As well as building subject specific knowledge and skills throughout your degree, you’ll also develop transferable skills by:
- Solving complex engineering problems using mathematics, natural science and core principles of electronics and electrical power.
- Designing electronic and electrical systems that meet defined needs, using integrated and systems‑level approaches.
- Communicating engineering ideas clearly through technical drawings, reports and presentations tailored to varied audiences.
- Evaluating the environmental, ethical and societal impact of engineering decisions and making informed, responsible judgements.
- Conducting laboratory experiments and simulations, analysing and interpreting data using engineering judgement.
Careers & employability support
Our Careers, Employability & Opportunity team are here to support you at every stage of your career journey. They’ll provide you with opportunities to explore your options, connect with employers in the UK and abroad, build your confidence and develop in demand skills.
You’ll have access to a wide range of support and resources that are designed to help you plan and prepare for your future including: masterclasses, 1:1 career coaching, a dedicated jobs board, employer events and much more.
Accreditation
This programme has been developed in line with the requirements of professional engineering accrediting bodies. The University plans to seek accreditation once the first cohort has graduated.
Degrees and UCAS codes
When applying you will need to know the UCAS code for the subject or subject-combination that you wish to apply to:
BEng (Hons)
MEng (Hons)
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
How and when you pay tuition fees depends on where you’re from: see Tuition fees for details.
Scholarships
The University is committed to supporting students and rewarding academic excellence. That's why we've invested more than £1m in additional scholarship funding in recent years.
The scholarships above are relevant to this programme. For more funding opportunities search the scholarships database
How to apply
Full-time students must apply through the Universities & Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS).
SQA applicants who are eligible for our Widening Participation programmes are encouraged to participate in one or more of these programmes, including Summer School, to support your application and the transition to higher education.
International students to Arts, Engineering, Law, Nursing, Science, and Social Sciences can also apply using The Common Application: however, if applying to more than one UK university, we recommend using UCAS. Applications to Dentistry, Education, Medicine, and Veterinary Medicine must be made through UCAS.
Application deadlines
- 15 October: if including Dentistry, Medicine, Veterinary Medicine or also applying to Oxford or Cambridge
- 13 January: all other UK applicants (unless otherwise stated on the UCAS website)
- 30 June: international students.
We do not usually accept any applications after these deadlines.
It's your responsibility to ensure the accuracy of your application before submission. Requests to correct application content, change degree programme or change college of entry, will not be accepted after these deadlines. This policy is in place to ensure fairness and consistency to all applicants, and no exceptions will be made.
- Apply at www.ucas.com or through your school or college
- Contact UCAS on 0871 468 0468
- Apply at commonapp.org (international students to certain areas only)
How to apply for Advanced Entry
Apply for year 2 (Y2) on your UCAS application. If the specific subject is unavailable for Advanced Entry or your application for year 2 entry is unsuccessful, you will be automatically considered for year 1 entry. You do not have to submit a separate UCAS application.
