The world is undergoing an Energy Transition in which technological innovations is enabling increased utilisation of renewable energy as a means of avoiding carbon emissions which contribute to climate change. In addition, research and development across the globe is being undertaken to develop methods to reduce carbon emissions associated with oil and gas energy. As such, over the coming decades as energy developments continue to unfold, the Energy Systems Engineering Unit of the UTT anticipates that “Renewables are here to stay, but Oil and Gas are not going away”. 

The B.A.Sc. in Energy Engineering is designed to deliver the Energy Engineer best suited to adapt to the Energy Transition as described above. Graduates in Energy Engineering will have the unique capacity to pivot between the oil and gas and renewable energy industries. These graduates will be able to function as both Oil and Gas Energy Engineers and Renewable Energy Engineers and will be able to integrate the experience of traditional oil and gas companies as they transition to “Net Zero Carbon” in their operations. Furthermore, given the continually increases intensity of data driven processes, projects and decision making within the energy industry a core component of this programme is Data Science and Data Analytics. Overall the programme aims to produce graduates who can: 

• Produce students who are employable, and understand the fundamental principles of energy engineering so that they can successfully pursue careers as graduate engineers; 
• Develop the graduate’s ability to analyse open-ended problems and design solutions for Oil and Gas Energy Systems and in Renewable Energy Systems and related disciplines. This includes evaluation of associated uncertainties, risks, entrepreneurial opportunities and evaluation of societal impact; 
• Promote effective oral and written technical communication skills and team building skills; 
• Prepare graduates with engineering fundamentals to work effectively in industry 

Specialisations: 

1. Oil and Gas Energy 
2. Renewable Energy 

Programme Credits: 137

Full-Time: Three (3) or Four (4) years depending on entry qualifications 

Part-Time: Six (6) or Eight (8) years depending on entry qualifications 

1. UTT Point Lisas Campus

Students can enter the B.A.Sc. in Energy Engineering from Year 1 or skip Year 1 and immediately enter Year 2 depending on their qualifications as specified below: 

Entry to Year 1 

Passes in a minimum of five O’ Level subjects inclusive of: Mathematics, English Language, Physics & Chemistry (CSEC General Proficiency with Grade: I, II or III using the Six-Point Grading Scheme or equivalent) 

Entry to Year 2 (Skip Year 1) 

• Passes in A’ Level Mathematics and either Chemistry or Physics together with Communication Studies and Caribbean Studies (CAPE Unit 1 & Unit 2 or equivalent) plus O-level Physics and Chemistry. 
• Or 2 Year Engineering Diploma (NETD or equivalent with a minimum GPA of 2.7) 
• Or Mature Student Entry - An applicant who does not satisfy all the stipulated minimum academic or technical qualifications for admission to the B.A.Sc. Energy Engineering Programme may be accepted as a mature student. He/she would need to possess the critical elements of the stipulated qualification and would be assessed by the UTT Programme Leader as possessing a combination of qualifications and educational or experiential maturity to enable him/her to successfully participate in the Programme. 

• Graduates can pursue the following careers: 
• Petroleum/Reservoir/Production Engineer in Oil & Gas Companies 
• Drilling/Completion Engineer in Oil & Gas Companies 
• Field Engineer, above the field and Technician level, in Service Companies in the Energy Sector 
• Renewable Energy Engineer in Energy Companies 
• Wind/Solar Energy Systems Engineers 
• Energy Specialisation in Energy Systems Modelling and Optimization 
• Energy Specialisation in Clean Energy Production and Conversion 
• Commercial Analyst 
• Business Development 
• Energy Regulatory Officer 
• Various Engineering or Technical Positions in Energy Companies