Renewable Energy, BSc (Hons), with industry placement

Our undergraduate degree in Renewable Energy explores the sector's social, economic, and environmental dimensions, focusing on energy system transitions, technological advancements in production and supply, and their impacts. Students engage with core themes such as Project Management, Data Analysis and Management, Energy Economics, Health, Safety and Environment, and Technology. In the final year, learners undertake a self-selected project within the field.Key benefits include fieldwork and site visits at various levels to build research skills, a supportive environment for personal and professional development, and access to a Simulation Centre for realistic workplace scenarios with immediate feedback. Assessment methods vary by module and may involve examinations, essays, presentations, reports, projects, and coursework. Please refer to the website for further details on opportunities and facilities.

Year One In Year one, there is a focus on teaching the fundamentals that will underpin successful progression through the course. These ‘essentials’ are very largely delivered through two key modules, Fundamentals of Energy, and Global Energy Systems. This aims to ensure you are at the correct level of knowledge following the great variety of topics that may be covered in different syllabuses at A-level. Field skills are introduced. Modules A Changing World Research/Practical Toolkit Fundamentals of Energy Global Energy Systems The Economics of Renewable Energy Sustainable Environments Year Two In Year two, topics become more specialised and you will be introduced to a variety of topics such as Project Management and Climate Change. Field skills and research skills are cultivated further, with a keen eye on the energy dissertation in Year three. Modules Climate Change Renewable Energy Systems Health and Safety in the Energy Sector Energy Project Management with EIA Fieldwork and Research Applications Sustainable Environments in Society: Developing Solutions Placement Year There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement* can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future. If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee* of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement. Whilst we would like to give you all the information about our placement/study abroad offering here, it is often tailored for each course every year and depending on the length of placement or study abroad opportunities that are secured. Therefore, the placement and study abroad arrangements vary per course and per student. Request further information about going on a placement or study abroad year. Final Year In the final year, you have the opportunity to explore Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) and Negative Emission Technologies (NETs), a topic that has a global application. The project forms an important component at this level, requiring detailed knowledge of the skills that have been acquired at levels 4 and 5 and, in some cases, from a year in industry too. The international field trip* is also the culmination of the learning of field skills that have been acquired in previous years. We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website. *For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website