The programme is designed to equip students to tackle innovative and challenging professional tasks associated with energy provision and utilisation. Students will acquire skills to take responsibility for decision making where energy and the environment are important issues. Building on a sound engineering foundation, students will be introduced to specialised energy topics, management and environmental impact assessment.

The energy industry includes multi-national oil and electricity companies as well as small and medium sized enterprises developing devices or providing energy solutions. Reflecting the importance given to energy engineering, companies and organisations in the energy field are developing fast and new graduates are highly sought after.