Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power) with Industrial Practice University of Greenwich

Overview

The Sustainable Engineering (Energy and Power) with Industrial Practice  course from  University of Greenwich  graduates will be prepared to apply their expertise in both existing and emerging energy and power industries, with a strong emphasis on sustainability. You may also choose to pursue a career in research and development to enhance and create new technologies.

The course integrates advanced concepts in power electronic converter systems, smart grids, and sustainability. Additionally, you will develop skills in research planning, communication, strategy, and management, ensuring a balance between technical expertise and sustainable systems management. You will cover key areas such as sustainability for engineers, environmental impact, advanced thermos-fluid systems, and renewable energy systems. The curriculum also includes advanced processing methods and AI-driven optimization for the process industries.

This two-year degree with Industrial Practice is an innovative combination of theory and practice. You'll have the chance to put your learning into action through an individual project, followed by a placement with a relevant employer. The placement is an ideal opportunity to work and engage with state-of-the-art industrial systems, processes and practices while reflecting on your personal development.

On successful completion, you will emerge from this course as a well-rounded professional engineer. With a highly valued combination of in-depth knowledge and work experience, graduates of this programme have enhanced their career prospects worldwide.

Career opportunities:

A wide variety of opportunities exist for electrical power engineers in both the supply sector and large industrial consumers. The course enables graduates to achieve both highly technical and managerial careers by equipping them with relevant skills to meet current and future business needs.

As well as support from the Faculty of Engineering and Science Placements Team, the University partners with an organisation that specialises in guiding students to secure an industrial practice placement. However, it is ultimately the student’s responsibility to secure an appropriate placement. This could be with a local or international employer in a relevant industrial sector.