Mechanical Engineering with Renewables mixes traditional core engineering with emerging technologies in the alternative energy field. Renewable energy involves every aspect of the study of matter and energy.
You’ll gain a range of technical, creative, and management skills relevant to the renewable energy industry. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in practical and industry-led projects and use what you have learned to present solutions to industry experts.
In your final year, you’ll undertake a research project related to renewables. Previous projects have included:
carbon footprints for companies and buildings
battery technology for transport use
integration of large scale wind power
We are the only Scottish university taking part in the CMS Collaboration, a major experiment at the Large Hadron Collider CERN. Our students have had the opportunity to visit the site during their studies.
If you do not meet our academic grade requirements for your chosen course, we can offer you an alternative route to begin your studies. Our international incorporated degrees will develop your subject knowledge, academic English and university level study skills.
Engineering employers in renewable industries look for well qualified mechanical engineers with added expertise in the renewables area.
You could work in mainstream commercial activities such as wind turbines and solar cells, biomass, and energy conservation.
On top of your knowledge of the science and technology of energy, you will also be able to work confidently in any career in which a sound ability in mathematics, computing, or administrative organisation is required.
The IS1 is the first year of a four year International Incorporated Bachelors. And its designed to strengthen your English language abilities and introduce core concepts and knowledge required at university study level. Once you have successfully completed your studies you will continue the remaining stages of your degree directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Stage OneThe International Stage Two is the perfect pathway if you want a undergraduate degree from a Scottish University but do not meet the requirements for direct entry.
The IS2 course provides an intensive combination of first year University subject modules with English language skills.
Following successful completion of the IS2 you will continue onto your second year degree study directly with the University of your choice.
Learn more about International Stage TwoYou can find the applicable international student course fee for your chosen pathway study route listed below.
| Study Route | Tuition Fees (2022-23) | Tuition Fees (2023-2024) |
| International Stage One (IS1) | From £12,995 | From £12,995 |
| International Stage Two (IS2) | From £19,995.00 | From £19,995.00 |
| Pre-Master’s (PM) | From £10,995.00 | From £10,995.00 |
| Please note: There is an additional £200 administration fee payable to Oxford International. Stated fees do not include tuition applicable for your degree course continued at Dundee University. | ||
Students at the International College may be considered for a number of Scholarships that are part of the University of Dundee Scholarship offerings, such as the Global Citizenship Scholarship which awards students up to £5,000 per year of study. Another award is the ICD Progressing with Excellence Scholarship which recognises academic achievement while studying at the International College and awards up to £6,000 per year of study.
These scholarships are awarded for the University of Dundee period of study. Other Scholarships may be available for the ICD period of study, and you should contact your agent or Oxford International regional representative for full details of these.
For more information on scholarships available to ICD students visit the ICD Scholarships page.
Oxford International offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students applying for an academic course under the Core Scholarship. The scholarships are targeted at different regions around the world, awards range from partial contribution towards tuition fees to awards covering part or full pathway course fees at the international college.
Please note you’ll have to apply for the Core Scholarship and only a selection of students will be awarded. For more information on the scholarships we offer to international students please contact us.
Applying is easy. Complete the online application form and follow the instructions. If you have any queries please contact us.
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