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BSc Energy

Ulster University

About this course

BSc (Hons) in Chemical Engineering, combining energy systems with engineering science. Core topics include Mathematical Modelling, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI), the course includes a dissertation project and offers the opportunity to undertake a one-year industry placement.

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Institution
Ulster University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
BSc (Hons) Energy
Duration
6 years
Typical offer
A-level CCC

Entry requirements

A level: CCC To include ONE subject from Mathematics, Physics, Environmental Technology or Environmental Science - this will satisfy the subject requirement. OR TWO subjects fromTechnology & Design, Digital Technology, Biology, Chemistry, Economics, Geography, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award).

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What students say

Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 77%
  • Learning opportunities: 73%
  • Assessment and feedback: 80%
  • Academic support: 75%
  • Organisation and management: 67%
  • Learning resources: 86%
  • Student voice: 61%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 30 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 90%
  • Left higher education: 10%

What graduates do next

Based on about 6 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 90%
  • Working and studying: 10%

Most common jobs

  • Engineering professionals: 75%
  • Information Technology Professionals: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%

Who gets in

Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • A levels: 40%
  • A degree: 10%
  • Other HE qualification: 50%

Modules

  • Energy and Environmental Systems
  • Science for Engineers
  • Engineering Fundamentals - Electrical and Fluid Mechanics
  • Mathematics - BSc
  • Building Services
  • Digital Construction and Communication
  • Electrical Distribution Systems
  • Solar energy systems and storage integration
  • Energy Mathematics
  • Ethically Aligned Safety, Health and Wellbeing
  • Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
  • Bio-Energy & Biofuels
  • Energy Economics and Management
  • Energy Storage & Demand Side Management
  • Social & Behavioural Change
  • Turbine Technologies
  • Green Building Design
  • Project Management
  • Dissertation A
  • Dissertation B

Questions about this course

What do graduates of BSc Energy at Ulster University do next?

100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).

Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Energy at Ulster University?

77% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Energy at Ulster University?

The typical offer is CCC at A level.

How many students continue on BSc Energy at Ulster University?

90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.