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Energy Engineering

Overview & Aims

Understand how energy powers our world and explore sustainable ways to generate and manage it. This minor bridges mechanical and electrical engineering to give students a hands-on grasp of energy systems and renewable technologies.

Structure & Credits

40 ECTS – all optional. Choose eight 5-credit modules across mechanical and electrical energy engineering disciplines, covering topics such as renewable energy, energy systems, regulations, and project management.

Module Listing 

  • Global Environment
  • Renewable Energy
  • Energy & Environmental Regulations
  • Facilities Management Systems
  • Innovation & Enterprise
  • Energy and the Environment
  • Lighting Applications
  • Project Management
  • Building Information Modelling
  • Alternative Energy Systems
  • Energy Policy and Economics

Why Take This Minor

If you care about sustainability, technology, and climate action, this minor helps you understand how energy systems work and prepares you to make an impact in one of the fastest-growing global sectors.