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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Belfast
Sandwich
SEP-25
4 Years
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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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BBC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
CCD Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
25 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
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.
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.
To include one from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering or Design and Technology.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£9,250 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£4,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£16,320 per year
Students from EU
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£16,320 per year
Students from International
£16320 Per year
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