MEng Architectural Engineering
Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science
About this course
The MEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering is a civil engineering degree focused on the integration of structural analysis, building physics, and architectural design principles. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an industrial placement year following the second or third year of study, and the curriculum incorporates contributions from practitioner guest speakers alongside site visits. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Structural Forms and Stress Analysis, Mathematical Modelling of Structures, Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials for Construction, Professional Skills, Design Skills for Architectural Engineers, Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment, and Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1. The second year progresses with Soil Mechanics and Geology, Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures, Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Indoor Environment, and Integrated Design Project 1. The third year covers Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering, Control, Modelling and Simulation, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Integrated Design Project 2, and a Research Dissertation. The final year involves advanced study through Integrated Design Project 3, Building Performance Measurement and Modelling, Principles of Design and Construction, Low Carbon Materials for Construction, and Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, with optional module choices including Design Management and Disaster Risk Management.
Modules
- Structural Forms and Stress Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling of Structures
- Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Materials for Construction
- Professional Skills
- Design Skills for Architectural Engineers
- Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1
- Soil Mechanics and Geology
- Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures
- Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Indoor Environment
- Integrated Design Project 1
- Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering
- Control, Modelling and Simulation
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Research Dissertation
- Integrated Design Project 3
- Building Performance Measurement and Modelling
- Principles of Design and Construction (15 credits)
- Low Carbon Materials for Construction
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (15 credits)
- Design Management (15 credits)
- Disaster Risk Management (15 credits)