Energy & Environmental Engineering

University of the West of Scotland
Undergraduate BEng (Hon) Full-time 4 Years Civil engineeringChemical engineering

A-Level Entry

CCD

UCAS Points

90 points

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

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCD
UCAS Tariff Points 90 points
Scottish Higher BCCC
BTEC MMM

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

1121 Production managers and directors in manufacturing
2127 Engineering project managers and project engineers
1123 Production managers and directors in mining and energy
2123 Electrical engineers
1254 Waste disposal and environmental services managers
3114 Building and civil engineering technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Paisley
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Civil engineering, Chemical engineering