Energy & Environmental Engineering
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: H607 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
University of the West of Scotland
UCAS Code: H607 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
including Maths, plus GCSE Chemistry or Physics at 6/B or above For Year 2 Entry, BBC required including Maths and either Chemistry or Physics
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
including Maths, plus Chemistry or Physics at Ordinary Level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in relevant subject which includes Maths For Year 2 Entry, DDM required in relevant subject
Scottish HNC
Year 2 entry with an HNC in one of the following titles: Energy & Environmental Engineering; Process Engineering; Chemical Engineering; Mechanical Engineering; Chemistry; or related subject (including Process Technologies)
Scottish Higher
including Maths, plus National 5 Physics or Chemistry at Grade B
T Level
Pass (C and above)
in relevant subject which includes Maths For Year 2 entry, Grade M required in relevant subject
UCAS Tariff
including Maths, and Physics/Chemistry at ordinary level
About this course
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 provision, and waste resource management and utilisation.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS
· You’ll develop a sound fundamental knowledge of energy and environmental engineering, sustainability and related enabling sciences.
· You’ll gain the inter-personal and transferable skills necessary to operate successfully in a wide range of industries.
· 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.
· You’ll gain practical experience through laboratory work and use of world-class energy and environmental system simulation tools.
CAREERS
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
and carbon reduction, electronic, food, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries, as well as academic research and teaching.
Potential jobs include:
· Energy Engineer
· Environmental Engineer
· Energy and Sustainability Manager
· Environmental & Sustainability Manager
· Environmental Consultant
· Decommissioning & Dismantling Engineer
· Battery Energy Storage Specialist
Modules
Year 1
Fundamental knowledge, theories, concepts and principles of energy, the environment, engineering sciences and sustainability will be studied in Year 1.
Year 2
Year 2 will cover general discipline specific knowledge; appreciation of the basic issues related to energy and environmental engineering; and understanding of the mathematical principles and their applications to practical engineering problems.
Year 3
Year 3 will develop specific knowledge and understanding of the major aspects of energy and environmental engineering as well as a critical understanding of principal theories, concepts, and terminologies in relation to sustainability guidelines and policies.
Year 4 (BEng Hons)
In your final year there will be a specific focus on understanding the factors influencing feasibility, design, safety, and engineering principles and theories.
Assessment methods
The programme blends theory and practice using a wide range of approaches to teaching and learning. On-campus learning events will focus on providing active and interactive learning, supported by readings, resources and other activities for students to prepare (pre-learning event) and consolidate learning (post-learning event).
A variety of assessment approaches are utilised throughout the course such as examination, written coursework, portfolio and presentations.
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Paisley Campus
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Civil engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
Want to make good money from the word go? This is the degree for you! The UK has had a shortage of chemical engineers for a while now so starting salaries are very good. In fact, across the UK, only doctors and dentists bettered the average starting salary for chemical engineering graduates, with an average starting salary of around £28,000. Key sectors for chemical engineers last year included the petrochemicals, food, nuclear, pharmaceuticals, materials and consultancy industries. Their skills set also means that the finance industry likes graduates from these degrees, so there are options if you don't fancy engineering as a career. Most graduates take a longer course that leads to an MEng — which is what you need to take if you want to be a Chartered Engineer. Chemical engineers are also more likely than other engineers to take doctorates and go into research roles, so if you want to take an engineering subject but fancy a research job, this might be a good subject to take.
Civil engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
Do you want to be in demand? This might be the degree for you! We are officially short of civil engineers, and so around two thirds of civil engineering graduates start jobs specifically as civil engineers, and starting salaries are well over £25k last year. Demand for civil engineers and related jobs - we're short of all of them - means that good graduates have plenty of options directly related to their degree when they graduate. This is a subject where work experience can be very helpful in getting a job and many students do work for engineering companies while they take their degrees.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Chemical, process and energy engineering
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Civil engineering
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£29k
£33k
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