Energy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Energy Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Do you want to advance the use of Renewable energy technologies? Would you like a career as an Energy expert who will play a key role in meeting energy demand from sustainable and environmentally friendly sources?
With an estimated three million new jobs to be created in the energy and renewable energy sectors across Europe by 2020, there has never been a better time to study energy.
The BSc Hons Energy at Ulster University explores renewable energy technologies and the application of science and technology to find innovative solutions to real-world energy problems...
Do you want to advance the use of Renewable energy technologies? Would you like a career as an Energy expert who will play a key role in meeting energy demand from sustainable and environmentally friendly sources?
With an estimated three million new jobs to be created in the energy and renewable energy sectors across Europe by 2020, there has never been a better time to study energy.
The BSc Hons Energy at Ulster University explores renewable energy technologies and the application of science and technology to find innovative solutions to real-world energy problems.
You will study a number of themes throughout the programme and gain an in-depth knowledge of conventional and renewable energy systems including wind, bio-energy, solar, tidal and wave, heat pumps, smart grids, fuel cells and energy storage technologies. As an expert in energy you will be able to design, specify and monitor their performance and ensure their economic and environmental benefits for different scenarios and locations around the world. You will also develop the intellectual skills required to understand new theories, concepts and methods in unfamiliar situations and adapt them to meet future challenges.
Many of our graduates have shaped successful careers in various roles and settings including energy supply and management, energy technology providers and consulting, among others.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-21
Campus
Belfast
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A16-I41
Institution Code
U20
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
To include one subject from Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics. OR two subjects from Design and Technology, Technology & Design, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award) or Engineering. Other STEM subjects will be accepted after interview. Desirable Subject - applicants offering Mathematics or Physics will receive a 2 grade reduction at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at minimum grade B.
Scottish Higher
To include one subject from Mathematics, Environmental Science or Physics or two subjects from: Economics, Applied Science, Design & Technology, Geology, Geography, Chemistry, Biology, Agriculture or Engineering. If not offering Mathematics, a Grade B at Ordinary level is required.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass Access course with overall average mark of 63% to include 63% in the NICATS Level 2 Maths module for year 1 entry in a Science, Maths, Physics or Engineering subject area. (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access course).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE Profile to include grade C in English Language and grade C in Mathematics or above (or equivalent). If A/AS Level Mathematics is not offered a B in Mathematics at GCSE is required. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths.
Scottish Advanced Higher
To include one from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering or Design and Technology.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
12 points at Higher Level to include one Higher Level subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Design and Technology, Technology and Design or Environmental Technology.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment, Building Services Engineering, Engineering or Applied Science with DMM. Pass overall Pearson BTEC QCF Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction & the Built Environment, Building Services Engineering, Engineering or Applied Science with DDD.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level). Higher Level subjects must include one grade H3 subject from Mathematics, Environmental Technology or Physics or two subjects from Economics, Technology, Geography, Chemistry, Construction or Engineering. Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English at grade H6 or above or Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English at grade O4 or above. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject must have Irish Leaving Certificate Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland | £4,985 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Wales, Scotland | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,030 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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