Energy and Sustainable Engineering (work experience)

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Course summary

- Become a sustainability leader for impactful organisational change, blending technical and leadership skills.

- Gain expert sustainability knowledge and improve environmental, social, and governance performance.

- Cultivate a sustainability mindset in students, emphasising the interconnectedness of business, society, and the biosphere.

- Empower students to lead with sustainability, modelling ethical and sustainable behaviours and inspiring others to do the same.

- Learn to apply theories, concepts, and knowledge to real-life situations or case studies.

This course addresses the skills shortage in the rapidly growing Sustainable Energy sector. It prepares graduates for roles in cleaner energy industries, offering advanced computational skills sought by wind, hydro, and solar power sectors.

The programme is current, cutting-edge, and focuses on both established and emerging opportunities in Sustainable Energy.

Equipping students with theoretical knowledge and advanced computational skills, we will enable the exploration of Sustainable Energy applications for a sustainable future. Students engage in live industry and research projects, fostering connections with aligned industries.

How you learn

At Sheffield Hallam, all our courses are designed to engage you with the world and challenge you to think in new ways. You’ll get to collaborate with others, and you’ll be taught in a supportive environment where you can thrive.

You’ll benefit from our course team’s wealth of experience in Energy and Sustainable Engineering – studying a combination of technical modules and advanced aspects of Energy and Sustainable Engineering.

You’ll apply your knowledge and skills to real-world contexts – actively engaging in live projects, field trips, networking events and competitions. These experiences will enhance your employability, deepen your understanding of the Energy and Sustainable Engineering, and prepare you to thrive in a dynamic and competitive professional landscape.

You will have opportunities to apply your skills and knowledge through real-world project-based learning with a short placement option. By learning through practical experience, you will develop a deep understanding of the field. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, laboratories, and online learning will present complex engineering and management concepts for you to critically evaluate and take ownership of your learning. Systems engineering modules and research projects will further facilitate this intellectual challenge. Throughout your studies, we will nurture your critical thinking and design skills, promote lifelong learning, and foster creativity and ethical practices. Our course is designed to empower you personally, culturally, and professionally.

You learn through:

- Assessments

- Coursework

- Critical reflection

- Group project work

- Independent study

- Laboratory sessions

- Lectures

- Problem solving

- Seminars

- Tutorials

Key Themes

The course covers a wide range of important topics in Energy and Sustainable Engineering. These range from Sustainable Energy Technologies, including Solar, Wave, Wind and Geothermal sources of power, Thermochemical processes such as pyrolysis and gasification, biorefineries, nuclear energy, district heating and cooling, process simulation and artificial intelligence.

Work Placements

You’ll have the opportunity to go on a work placement for up to 12 months, where you’ll apply academic theory and your skills in a real-world setting.

Live Projects

Throughout the course, you will have the opportunity to engage in exciting live projects. These projects will allow you to apply your knowledge and skills to real-world scenarios, working on design challenges and problem-solving tasks.