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BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Top-Up)

Start Date: 7th September 2026

Length 1 year
Study Full-Time
Location Energy Academy, Wallsend

Qualification Gained

BEng (Hons) Energy Engineering (Top-Up) (awarded by NCG)

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More about the course

This course will allow you to develop an understanding of deeper engineering theories and practices within the Renewables and Subsea sector and add to the knowledge you already have by exploring current industry concepts and problems.

You will explore a variety of core vocational modules, and take the opportunity to put theory into engineering practice. You will study modules in Fuels and Energy Systems, Smart Grid Technologies, and Energy Management and Economics. Alongside this, an industry-focused dissertation will be completed to allow you to focus on a specific specialism of your interest, focusing your engineering passion towards a unique set of problems.

This course is supported by local and national partnerships and you will work collaboratively with current practising engineers. The Energy Academy is a purpose-built site dedicated to the renewable sector, supported by partners and companies on our doorstep. You will work on our bespoke Virtual Reality Training Simulator to get direct hands-on experience of the operations of turbine equipment. Similarly, you could be using ROV software to carry out drone inspection activities at the Port of Blyth training facility.

Entry requirements

Pass or higher in Level 5 Foundation Degree, Diploma in Higher Education or HND (in related Engineering, Maths and/or Science disciplines).

Once your application has been reviewed, you may be invited to attend an interview at Newcastle College University Centre.

If you are a current Newcastle College University Centre student and successfully meet the published Level 5 entry criteria in an appropriate subject[s], you will be guaranteed a place on this course.

Applicants are normally expected to have achieved grade 4 (C) or higher in GCSE Maths and English or the Level 2 equivalent (i.e. Functional Skills or Adult Literacy/Numeracy).

Mature students (aged 21 and over) will be considered only on the basis of relevant industry experience.

Applicants for whom English language is not their first language are expected to achieve a minimum IELTS Score of 6.0.

At Newcastle College University Centre we welcome applications from students studying new T-Level qualifications.

Further details on our entry requirements can be found here.

What will I achieve?

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a BEng (Hons) in Energy Engineering.

What will I learn?

Fuels and Energy Systems
Energy Systems and Distribution Technologies
Energy Management and Economics
Smart Grid Technologies

How is the course taught?

Group work
Seminars
Workshops
Lectures

How am I assessed?

Assignments
Reports
Simulations
Portfolios
Presentations
Controlled assessments

Where can I progress?

If you successfully complete this degree you will be able to complete a Master's degree in a similar field, or start your career in industry.

Course costs and information

Tuition fees vary depending on the course and mode of study. Read more about tuition fees and financial support.

Fees for international students vary depending on the course. Find out more about international fees and payments.

It's important that you know what your tuition fee includes and what other costs you'll need to plan for. Read what your fee includes here.

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