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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: H221

Renewable Energy Engineering

Ulster University
Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland
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4 yearsDuration
£17,490Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BEng (Hon) Renewable Energy Engineering at Ulster University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about driving digital innovation. Based in Derry~Londonderry, Northern Ireland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Study Renewable Energy Engineering at Ulster University in the United Kingdom. This 4 year BEng Hons course prepares students for work within the emerging renewable energy industry and will allow you to make a difference in the world. Graduates will join a body of engineers with the vision and skills necessary to design and manufacture engineering systems and machines for the renewables industry. International tuition fees are £17,490 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Renewable Energy Resources and Technologies
Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
Electrical Power Systems
Mechanical Design and CAD
Solar and Wind Energy Engineering
Power Electronics and Energy Conversion
Energy Storage Systems
Industrial Placement Year
UCAS Code:H221
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

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 One subject from Mathematics, Further Mathematics or Physics.

International Baccalaureate

25 points

To include 12 at Higher Level and to include minimum grade 5 in Mathematics and another Higher Level science subject. Grade 4 in English Language also required in overall profile.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,490

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£69,960

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Ulster University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£27,000£30,000£35,000

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

79%Working
5%Studying
7%Work & Study
4%Seeking Work
85%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH10-01-07 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
74%
Learning opportunities
73%
Assessment and feedback
76%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
62%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
52%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Ulster University

Ulster University offers Renewable Energy Engineering as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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