Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) draft

Program Overview

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Overview

Our new Architectural Engineering degree combines the art of design with the construction of buildings. The programme is designed to produce tomorrow’s engineers, able to work in multidisciplinary teams to design, construct, maintain and operate our buildings utilising the latest technological tools and techniques.

The programme embraces the Conceiving-Designing-Implementing-Operating (CDIO) educational framework for producing the next generation of “work-ready” engineers. This will provide a learning experience that stresses the engineering fundamentals set within the context of CDIO real-world systems and products.

Studying Architectural Engineering will empower you as a graduate engineer to liaise and communicate effectively and efficiently with architects to ensure both functional and aesthetic design. You will gain a solid technical ground in structural engineering, and appreciation and understanding of contemporary global architectural design. UN Sustainable Development Goals are embedded throughout the programme and practiced in the design projects to achieve a sustainable and resilient built environment.

The programme will give you the educational base to work at the intersection of structural engineering and architecture, and to successfully gain chartered engineering status after graduation.

While studying with us you will:

Learn in dedicated design studios that are fully equipped with the latest equipment and technology

Be taught by research-active staff and industry-experienced tutors – our tutors have extensive track records of project design and delivery

Develop programming skills and use artificial intelligence to inform the design of complex structures

Work on authentic projects which are varied in terms of complexity, context, scale, and material use

Learn about building services such as lighting, acoustics, energy efficiency, heating, ventilation, air conditioning and the retrofitting of existing buildings

Whilst studying with us you will be given the opportunity for national and international study trips

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Programme options

We also offer a

5-year version of the MEng

which includes a 'sandwich' placement year in industry. The placement year is an excellent way to develop your professional experience, build industry contacts, and gain insight into the day-to-day work of a professional engineer.

You may also be interested in our BEng Architectural Engineering degrees. We offer a

3-year version of the BEng

and a

4-year version with sandwich year

.

Program Outline

What you will study

All module information is for 2022 entry and is subject to change.

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First year

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Core

Architectural Engineering Design Studio 1

Digital Architectural Communication 1

Mathematical Methods and Applications

Fundamentals of AI and Data Analytics

Engineering Materials

Machine Learning Methods and Tools

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Second year

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Core

Architectural Engineering Design Studio 2

Environmental Systems in Buildings

Design of Steel and Concrete Structures

Structural Mechanics and Analysis

Building Performance: Modelling and Simulations

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Third year

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Core

Architectural Engineering Design Studio 3

Fundamentals of Geotechnical Engineering

Professional Studies

Feasibility Study

Architectural Engineering Research Project

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Option

Sustainability in the Built Environment

Sustainable Energy

Project Management and Six Sigma

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Final year

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Core

Advanced Architectural Engineering Research Project

Parametric Design

Acoustic and Lighting Design

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Option

Advanced Structural Analysis and Earthquake Engineering

Modelling and Optimisation

Risk Assessment and Management

Construction Management

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Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the

Careers

website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

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Career prospects

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Why the world needs more architectural engineers

The sector is growing

The architectural engineering and construction solutions (AECS) market is poised to grow by USD 2.87 billion between 2020-2024 (

source: Technavio

).

How we live will change

70% of the global population will live in cities by 2050​.

To reduce carbon emissions* we need a new generation of engineers with a holistic approach to design aesthetically considered buildings incorporating efficient use of space and resources whilst maintaining the health and wellbeing of occupants .

Architectural engineers are at the forefront of finding new ways to design sustainable buildings that reduce energy and water consumption, and that also utilise more environmentally friendly materials.

*The UK has made a commitment that by 2050 carbon emissions will be reduced to Net Zero.

Space is not infinite, and adapting is key

It is expected that in the UK alone 3.5M non-domestic buildings and 26M residential buildings will need to be reshaped and reconfigured to meet future needs and be energy efficient over the next few decades (Source: RIBA 2014).

About half of the construction is refurbishing and improving the existing buildings (

source: UK Government Construction 2025 Strategy

). There is also an increasing demand to design and construct new buildings.

This course will prepare you for a career in:

Architectural Engineering

Facade Engineering

Structural Engineering

Energy Modelling

Lighting Designer

Acoustic Engineering

Project Manager

Architecture practices in the private and public sector

Property development

Your own company as a Chartered Architectural Engineer

Graduation from this programme will enable you to work with architects to maximise sustainable architectural energy performance and contribute to the design or redesign of complex structures. As a graduate, you would typically seek employment where all aspects of building services - heating, ventilation, air conditioning (HVAC) - are required. You are likely to be involved with other aspects of building design and construction where mechanical, electrical, lighting and acoustic systems are required and where structural drawings and calculations are needed.

As an architectural engineer, you would typically apply your practical and theoretical knowledge to the engineering design or refurbishment of existing buildings to ensure high performance, sustainable and resilient buildings ensuring the health, safety, comfort and productivity of users.