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Course Overview

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.

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

A level

The A Level requirement for this course is grades BBB.

If the applicant offers an A-Level in Environmental Technologies, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics then this will meet the subject requirements, otherwise, two must be offered from Design and Technology, Technology and Design, Digital Technology, Applied Science, Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Geography, Economics, Agriculture, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award) or Engineering. Other STEM subjects may be accepted after the interview.

For those applicants offering desirable subjects at A level (Mathematics or Physics), a two-grade reduction will be applied at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at a minimum grade B.

Providing the two-subject requirement is met, applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Applied General Qualifications

The Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment accept a range of alternative combinations of qualifications such as:

BTEC Extended Awards
BTEC Level 3 QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Building Services, Engineering or Applied Science with overall award profile DDD. OR

BTEC Level 3 RFQ National Extended Diploma in Construction, Building Services, Engineering or Applied Science with DDM overall award grades.

A-Levels with;
BTEC Level 3 QCF Subsidiary Diploma;
BTEC RFQ National Extended Certificate;
BTEC Level 3 QCF 90-credit Diploma
BTEC Level 3 RFQ National Foundation Diploma;
BTEC Level 3 QCF Diploma or BTEC Level 3 RFQ National Diploma.

The two-subject requirement must be met.

OCR Nationals and Cambridge Technical Combinations
Do not satisfy the subject entry requirement for this course and will be accepted as a grade only when presented with A levels in the relevant subject(s).

For further information please contact the course administrator as listed in the Contact section.

Irish Leaving Certificate

120 UCAS Tariff Points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and 1 subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include grade H3 Maths, Environmental Technology or Physics or 2 from Economics, Technology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Construction, and Engineering. The overall profile must also include English at grade H6 or above (HL) or Grade O4 or above (Ordinary level). If Mathematics is not being offered at Higher Level, grade O4 or above at the Ordinary Level is also required.

Scottish Highers

The Scottish Highers requirement for this course is BBBCC to include two from Mathematics, Economics, Technology, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction or Engineering.

Scottish Advanced Highers

The Scottish Advanced Highers requirement for this course is CCC to include one from Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics, Biology, Engineering, Design Technology or Environmental Technology.

International Baccalaureate

Overall International Baccalaureate profile minimum 26 points (13 at a higher level) to include one HL subject from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Engineering, Design, and Technology or Environmental Technology. If Mathematics is not being offered at HL then it is required at Grade 4 in the overall profile. Grade 4 in the English Language also required in the overall profile.

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Science, Technology, Engineering or Combined Science Access with overall average mark of 65%, and 60% in NICATS level 2 Maths module for Year 1 entry.

GCSE

GCSE Profile to include English Language and Mathematics at grade C or 4 or above (or equivalent).

Please note that for 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.

English Language Requirements

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognizes a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Fees

Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland Fees

£4530

England Scotland Wales the Islands and EU Fees

£9250

International Fees

£14910

This information was accurate on : 14/04/2021
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