Key features
- Join a unique multidisciplinary course and study both the architectural design and engineering of buildings.
- Gain industry experience with the option to take part in a year-long paid work placement.
- Learn using industry-standard facilities, resources and equipment, including a designated design studio space, specialist laboratories and workshops, Mac and PC suites and a 360-degree immersive vision theatre.
- Live, real-world projects. Test your newly developed architectural and engineering knowledge and skills.
- Professional accreditation. The only fully accredited BSc Architectural Engineering course by and the in the UK.
Course details
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Year 1
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Core modules
BLDG402
Principles of Economics and Management 20 creditsThis module presents the fundamental economic and financial techniques used to critically analyse the cost of a project and its financial feasibility. The module also introduces the students to the communication and team management theories and techniques necessary to successfully complete construction projects.
100% Coursework
BLDG405
Built Environment Project 1 20 creditsThis module encourages students to implement the knowledge in construction technologies as well as the team working, time management and graphical representation skills developed in the course. It involves designing a domestic building according to a realistic brief set by a client in a collaborative and multidisciplinary exercise, where each student assumes different roles, including building surveyor, construction manager, building services engineer, and architectural engineer.
100% Coursework
BLDG406
Fundamentals of Construction 20 creditsThis module introduces students to the construction industry and the relationship between construction and the local, regional and global environment and presents the characteristics and requirements of the different professional disciplines involved in construction industry. It also provides students with fundamental knowledge, underlying concepts and principles in the areas of domestic building technology and the construction process, including domestic building services.
100% Coursework
BLDG407
Building Physics 20 creditsThis module introduces students to building science and physics, necessary to appreciate how buildings perform. Laboratory-based sessions allow students to experience the measurement and assessment of building performance by practical experimentation with thermal comfort, daylighting, noise levels, and electricity consumption.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG408
Architectural Design 20 creditsThis module introduces students to the role of architectural design in architectural technology, as a response to people, place and tectonics, with an emphasis on tectonics. This introduction is underpinned by an exploration of basic graphic and three-dimensional representation skills as a means of inquiry and presentation, pursued through short projects of increasing size and complexity.
100% Coursework
BLDG409
Digital Built Environment 20 creditsThis module provides students with the information, communication, graphical representation and digital modelling skills needed for the design, construction and management of building projects by means of a combination of lectures and practical on 2D, 3D and modelling tools.
100% Coursework
FAPY100
Stage 1 Placement Preparation 0 creditsThis module is aimed at students who may be undertaking a company placement in the third year of their programme. It is designed to assist students in their search for a placement and in their preparation for the placement itself.
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Year 2
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Core modules
BLDG506
Contract Procedures 20 creditsConstruction projects normally involve a large number of individual companies due to the fragmented supply chain in the sector. This module allows students to appreciate the complexity associated with procurement and project contract administration. It provide students with a deeper understanding of cost estimating, project feasibility studies and dispute resolution in the construction industry. Students will also gain practical experience of using computer programs used for cost estimating.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG507
Low Energy Building Design 20 creditsThis module provides students with an understanding of the relationship between the building form and the design of the building services in producing low energy buildings. Students will learn about the importance of low energy building design in contributing to a sustainable built environment as well as the responsibility of the architect and building services engineer in the delivery of low energy buildings.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG510
Property Development and Refurbishment 20 creditsThis module will introduce you to the reuse and adaptation of existing buildings, as well as provide a detailed understanding of the technical, environmental and regulatory aspects associated with building refurbishment and the retrofitting process. The module will also provide you with an understanding of planning and development procedures for existing building projects.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG511
Building Services Engineering 20 creditsThis module provides students with further knowledge, underlying concepts and principles in the areas of building science and building services technologies for large and non-domestic buildings.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
FAPY200
Stage 2 Placement Preparation 0 creditsThis module is aimed at students who may be undertaking a company placement in the third year of their programme. It is designed build on the Level 1 module (FAPY100) and to assist students in their search for a placement and in their preparation for the placement itself.
BLDG512
Construction Technology 20 creditsThis module will expand the knowledge in building technology and processes gained in Year 1. Focusing on the design and construction of framed buildings, the module provides the student with a full understanding of current and innovative building technologies, materials and systems.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG515
Common Challenge: Built Environment 20 creditsThis module encourages students to implement the knowledge in construction technologies as well as the team working, time management and graphical representation skills developed in the course. It involves designing a framed and complex building, or a specific building element contained in it, according to a realistic brief set by a client in a collaborative and multidisciplinary exercise, where each student assumes different construction roles.
100% Coursework
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Optional placement year
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In your third year you will have the opportunity to undertake an optional year of professional paid training in an approved placement with a suitable company in the UK or abroad.
Core modules
FAPY602
Industry PlacementA 48-week period of professional training spent as the third year of a sandwich programme undertaking an approved placement with a suitable company. This provides an opportunity for the student to gain relevant industrial experience to consolidate the first two stages of study and to prepare for the final stage and employment after graduation.
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Final year
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Core modules
BLDG603
Sustainable and Safe Construction 20 creditsWith the aim of achieving a more sustainable and safe construction industry in mind, this module provides students with in-depth understanding and critical awareness in sustainability and safety related issues related to the built environment. The module focuses on developing the skills to critically appraise and reduce the impact of buildings and construction on environmental, economic, social and health and safety aspects whilst meeting the needs of a sustainable built environment.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG604
Building and Property Law 20 creditsThis module focuses on the complex legal environment faced by construction professionals. It provides the students with an understanding of key legal principles in negligence, nuisance, trespass and other torts as well as key concepts in property and construction law. It also examines obligations and liabilities in a construction and property context.
50% Remotely delivered assessments
48% Coursework
BLDG608
Building Control and Commissioning 20 creditsThis module provides students with an understanding of building control and commissioning. Students will learn how to design building control systems, including the selection of final control elements and local loop and supervisory control strategies. Furthermore, the processes of commissioning building energy systems will be covered.
50% Coursework
50% Remotely delivered assessments
BLDG609
Built Environment Project 3 20 creditsThis is primarily a student led project module encouraging the integration of knowledge and skills developed on the programme. The module involves applied research and undertaking a realistic professional commission in a collaborative and multidisciplinary exercise, where each student is required to complete those tasks relevant to the specific discipline.
100% Coursework
BLDG612
Dissertation Project 20 creditsThe dissertation project provides students with a vehicle to undertake in depth research in a subject of their choice. Students undertaking this module will have developed a research proposal that is based on a solid general knowledge of the discipline of construction in Semester 1. This module builds on this introduction to research methods and carries out the actual research.
100% Coursework
BLDG611
Research Methods in the Built Environment 20 creditsThis module provides students with a solid basis to undertake in depth research in a subject of their choice. It requires students to develop a research proposal that is based on a solid general knowledge of their discipline in construction. For students progressing to BLDG612, this module provides students with an understanding of the research methods necessary to undertake a dissertation in a built environment related topic.
100% Coursework
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff
104
Contextual offers: Typically, the contextual offer for this course is 8 points below the advertised tariff. A contextual offer is an offer to study at university that takes into account individual circumstances that are beyond your control, and that can potentially impact your learning and your exam results, or your confidence in applying to university.
Fees, costs and funding
2025-2026 | 2026-2027 * | |
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Home | £9,535 | £9,535 |
International | £17,600 | £18,150 |
Part time (Home) | £795 | £795 |
Tuition fee price changes
Additional costs
Tuition fees for optional placement years
How to apply
Progression routes
International progression routes
There’s a big focus on sustainability, which I love. We learn things about low energy building design and how to build in a more eco-friendly way. It makes it feel like we’re really doing something that matters.
Real-world, relevant and expert-led

Work with and learn alongside students across our vibrant community, which includes building surveyors, construction managers and quantity surveyors.

Our staff come from both industry and research backgrounds, and our built environment courses have been running for over 25 years.

Focus on sustainable buildings that use less energy while still having comfortable and usable indoor environments.

What is architectural engineering?
Learn from experts in their field
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Professor Steve Goodhew
Professor of Environmental Building and Discipline Leader
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Dr Joao Alencastro
Lecturer in Built Environment
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Dr Ricky Burke
Lecturer in Architecture and the Built Environment
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Dr Matthew Fox
Lecturer in Built Environment
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Mrs Sarah Finnegan
Lecturer in Building Surveying
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Dr Omar Al-Hafith
Lecturer in Built Environment
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Mr John Pace
Senior Technician: Built Environment
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Dr Olugbenga Oladinrin
Associate Professor in Construction Project Management
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Dr Xiaoxiong Xie
Lecturer in Building Engineering
Industry-relevant experience and opportunities
With close industry links, we're able to offer a course that is relevant and up-to-date with great career prospects.
Optional industry work placements
To enhance your degree experience and boost your future employability, you can choose to undertake a one-year paid industry work placement.
Your future career
Work in private and public sector roles across engineering and architectural design consultancies, construction companies and architectural practices.
"A work placement year is a fantastic opportunity for students to gain invaluable experience, develop essential skills and enhance their employability."

Real-world design projects

I chose architectural engineering…
Current students and graduates describe why they chose to study with us.
“Due to the integrative nature of the course”
Laurel Northmore, BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering graduate
“Because I believe in minimising the impact humans have on our environment”
Daniel O’Rawe, BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering student
“To ensure my future opportunities within the industry are broad”
Jamie Atkins, BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering student
Architectural engineering facilities and resources

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@The only fully accredited BSc Architectural Engineering course by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) in the UK
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<First Class Category of Sustainable Universities in the UK (People and Planet Green League)

European and international students
- Join us in the first year and start your degree journey with us.
- If you are already studying architectural engineering or a similar course, we can offer you a place directly in our second or final year.
- A one-year exchange programme between your current university and us