OVERVIEW
Energy and environmental engineering is a fast-growing area at the forefront of the quest to produce energy in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and socially responsible way.
Energy and environmental engineers are involved in the design of developing energy and environmental systems with a wide range of abilities to address important global challenges related to energy resources, energy generation and renewables, energy storage/conversion, emissions management, net zero and carbon capture, environmentally and economically sustainable energy provisio...
OVERVIEW<br/><br/>Energy and environmental engineering is a fast-growing area at the forefront of the quest to produce energy in an environmentally friendly, sustainable and socially responsible way.<br/><br/>Energy and environmental engineers are involved in the design of developing energy and environmental systems with a wide range of abilities to address important global challenges related to energy resources, energy generation and renewables, energy storage/conversion, emissions management, net zero and carbon capture, environmentally and economically sustainable energy provision, and waste resource management and utilisation.<br/><br/>COURSE HIGHLIGHTS<br/><br/>· You’ll develop a sound fundamental knowledge of energy and environmental engineering, sustainability and related enabling sciences.<br/><br/>· You’ll gain the inter-personal and transferable skills necessary to operate successfully in a wide range of industries.<br/><br/>· You’ll be equipped with the decision making, management and communication skills required by the employers in the modern 21st century energy and environmental industries.<br/><br/>· You’ll gain practical experience through laboratory work and use of world-class energy and environmental system simulation tools.<br/><br/>CAREERS<br/><br/>Graduates of BEng (Hons) Energy and Environmental Engineering will be equipped with the skills and training to work in a wide range of industries. These include the energy, environmental, renewables, chemical, oil and gas, petrochemical, nuclear, battery, net zero<br/><br/>and carbon reduction, electronic, food, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries, as well as academic research and teaching.<br/><br/>Potential jobs include:<br/><br/>· Energy Engineer<br/><br/>· Environmental Engineer<br/><br/>· Energy and Sustainability Manager<br/><br/>· Environmental & Sustainability Manager<br/><br/>· Environmental Consultant<br/><br/>· Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer<br/><br/>· Battery Energy Storage Specialist
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Paisley Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
H607
Institution Code
U40
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff90 including Maths, and Physics/Chemistry at ordinary level Scottish HigherB,C,C,C including Maths, plus National 5 Physics or Chemistry at Grade B Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM in relevant subject which includes Maths Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H4 including Maths, plus Chemistry or Physics at Ordinary Level A levelC,C,D including Maths, plus GCSE Chemistry or Physics at 6/B or above T LevelPass (C and above) in relevant subject which includes Maths |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |