Energy BSc (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Develop innovative solutions to energy challenges and gain the expertise to succeed in the thriving renewables industry.
Key highlights
- Focuses on developing innovative solutions to energy challenges
- Builds expertise for careers in the renewables industry
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — to include A-Level Essential: One from Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics, or Two from Technology & Design, Design and Technology, Digital Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Life & Health Sciences (Single or Double Award), or Geography. Applicants presenting with an A Level in Mathematics or Physics will be made a reduced offer of grades BCC
- A-level: CCC — to include To include ONE subject from Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Technology or Environmental Science - this will satisfy the subject requirement. OR TWO subjects from Technology & Design, Digital Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award
- BTEC: DDD — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction, Building Services or Applied Science Award profile; RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction, Building Services or Applied Science Award profile of DDM
- BTEC: DMM — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering, or Applied Science. Award profile; RQF (2016) Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering or Applied Science
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Course Specific Subject requirements This course also requires you to achieve grade H3 in one of the following subjects: Maths, Environmental Technology or Physics or Two from Economics, Technology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Construction and Engineering. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to one or two of the subjects above
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; H3 in one of the following subjects Maths, Environmental Technology or Physics or two subjects from Economics Technology Geography Physics Chemistry Construction and Engineering. To also include English at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course; Access course must be in a Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject area
- HNC / HND: Pass — Pass; Year 1 Pass; Year 2 Pass
- HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 75 distinctions in level 4 credits/units in a Construction/Civil Engineering or Bui; with successful completion in a Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Engineering subject for year 1
- HNC / HND: Merit — in Construction, Civil Engineering or Building Engineering with overall Merit to include 45 level 4 credits at Distinct; in Science or Engineering; in Construction Civil Engineering or Building Engineering with overall Merit to include 15 level 5 credits at Distincti
- GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Asylum Seekers Scholarship
Choice Scholarships
The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.
Up to £1,500International Undergraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships
Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.
The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme
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University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship
£1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.
Careers this course leads to
- Energy engineer
- Renewable energy consultant
- Energy manager
- Sustainability consultant
- Building services engineer
- Energy analyst
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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