About this course
Ulster University offers BEng (Hons) Renewable Energy Engineering (Placement Year) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon) programme in Environmental Studies. Based in Londonderry, 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 One subject from Chemistry, Technology and Design, Design and Technology, Double Award Life and Health Sciences, Double Award Science/Applied Science, Engineering, Electronics.or Environmental Technology. Reduced offer: Grades CCC Onesubjectfrom Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics. Applied General Qualifications QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diplomain a relevant engineering subject area / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diplomain a relevant engineering subject area (2012 Suite) Award profile of DDD; to include a Merit in either Mathematics for Engineering Technicians OR Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians, ANDa Merit in Mechanical Principles and Applications. Irish Leaving Certificate 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. International Baccalaureate Minimum 25 points (12 at Higher Level to include Grade 5 HL Mathematics and another HL Science subject) Higher or Subsidiary level in English Language required at Grade 4 or above. Access to Higher Education (HE) Access Diploma Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (NI Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. Overall profile of 15 credits at distinction and 30credits at merit (60 credit Science/Technology Access Course) (GB Access Course); to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma. 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 (or equivalent). 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.
