About this course
Ulster University offers BSc (Hons) Energy (Placement Year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons) programme in Environmental Studies. Based in Belfast, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £16,320 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall. The next intake is Autumn (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
A level Grades BBC to include one from the following: Environmental Technologies, Environmental Science, Mathematics or Physics then this will meet the subject requirements Applied General Qualifications QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction, Building Services, Engineering or Applied Science Award profile of DDD Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS Tariff Points to include 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. International Baccalaureate Overall profile of 25 points (12 at 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 English Language also required in overall profile. Access to Higher Education (HE) Access Course (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) in a Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject area with an overall mark of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules and to include 63% in NICATS level 2 Maths for Year 1 entry. Access Course (60 credit Access Course) (GB Access Course) Overall profile of 15 credits at Distinction/ 30 credits at Merit in a Social and Biological Sciences subject area GCSE For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics. 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. Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills - Communication will be accepted as equivalent to GCSE English. IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5., TOEFL iBT - 80 with a minimum L - 17 R - 18 S - 20 W - 17, PTE Academic - 55 (with min. of 51 in each part)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Autumn (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
