Program Overview

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Architectural Environment Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng

Overview

Studying Architectural Environment Engineering gives you the skills and knowledge to directly reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. You will have the expertise to shape the design of smart and sustainable buildings.

Course Details

• Qualification: BEng Hons
• Entry Requirements: AAB-ABB
• Start Date: September 2026
• UCAS Code: K24B
• Duration: 4 years full-time
• Fees: £9,535*

Course Information

CIBSE

This course is accredited by the Engineering Council through the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and offers excellent prospects of obtaining a rewarding job in an advancing industry. Graduates may study for a further year at masters level before gaining the necessary industrial experience to gain Chartered Engineer status, or may work towards Chartership through company training schemes.

Course Overview

Studying Architectural Environment Engineering gives you the skills and knowledge to directly reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. You will have the expertise to shape the design of smart and sustainable buildings.

On this course you'll also spend a year gaining industrial experience which will enhance your career prospects and build your professional skills.

Architectural Environment Engineers work with architects and other professionals to bring buildings to life. You'll learn about renewable energy generation, smart controls, thermal comfort (heating, cooling and ventilation), the acoustics of spaces and lighting design.

Buildings are the world's greatest energy users and because of this, our course has a strong focus on sustainability. You'll become an engineer that can make a difference.

You will have access to excellent facilities including dedicated design spaces, workshops and research labs equipped with the latest renewable energy technologies.

This degree has three taught years meaning that you will only need to complete an additional year of further study if you want to become a chartered engineer. For some students, especially international students, the preferred route is to do our BEng course and then stay on to complete an MSc degree. Take a look at the course page for our four-year MEng in Architectural Environment Engineering course.

Why Choose This Course?

• 1st in the UK for Building (The Complete University Guide 2024) and 2nd in the UK for Building (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
• Become a highly qualified engineer with advanced knowledge on how to design sustainable, low carbon buildings
• Extensive career options from building services engineers, sustainability consultants to building performance and public health engineers
• Study at a world top 10 most sustainable urban university, according to the UI Greenmetric ranking 2023
• Our school of architecture has been voted a top 3 school by Architects' Journal 2020

Important Information

This online prospectus has been drafted in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publishing, but changes (for example to course content) are likely to occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of the course. It is therefore very important to check this website for any updates before you apply for the course where there has been an interval between you reading this website and applying.

Indicative Modules

Year One

• Architectural Engineering Design 1
• Performance of Construction Materials
• Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 1
• Engineering Mathematics
• Environmental Science for Architects 1
• Architectural Engineering Design 2
• Thermofluids 1
• Electricity and the Built Environment

Year Two

• Thermofluids 2
• Acoustics and Lighting
• Architectural Engineering Design 3
• Differential Equations and Calculus for Engineers
• Control Systems of Built Environment
• Project Management and Development
• Fluid Mechanics and the Built Environment 2
• Environmental Performance Modelling
• Smart Energy and the Built Environment

Year Three

• Year in industry

Year Four

• Architectural Engineering Design 5
• Computational Fluid Dynamics for the Built Environment
• Energy and Waste
• Heat Transfer and Cooling Technology
• Research Project

How You Will Learn

• Teaching methods:
  • Group study
  • Independent study
  • Lab sessions
  • Lectures
  • Practical classes
  • Supervision
  • Tutorials
  • Workshops

How You Will Be Assessed

• Assessment methods:
  • Coursework
  • Group coursework
  • Dissertation
  • Examinations
  • Presentation
  • Research project
  • Practical write-ups

Contact Time and Study Hours

On average, you will have around 20 contact hours a week in year one and two. Combined with coursework and self-study, you may spend over 40 hours a week on your studies.

Your Campus - University Park

University Park Campus covers 300 acres, with green spaces, wildlife, period buildings and modern facilities. It is one of the UK's most beautiful and sustainable campuses, winning a national Green Flag award every year since 2003.

Careers Overview

Strong links with UK and international companies offer our graduates excellent prospects for employment, research training and professional recognition. This course involves the use of modern and environmentally friendly technologies to create comfortable and efficient indoor environments. Typically employed within Consulting Engineer practices, graduates in this field apply their skills to design occupant focused, energy efficient buildings incorporating renewable energy, sustainable design, ventilation, lighting, acoustics and electrical/control systems.

Our graduates work for a range of companies including global engineering and construction firms such as Arup and Laing O’Rourke to smaller national and regional consultancies such as Long & Partners.

Job Prospects

• Average starting salary and career progression:
  • 90.7% of undergraduates from the Department of Architecture and Built Environment secured graduate level employment or further study within 15 months of graduation.
  • The average annual starting salary for these graduates was £24,061.

Careers Advice

Studying for a degree at the University of Nottingham will provide you with the type of skills and experiences that will prove invaluable in any career, whichever direction you decide to take.

Throughout your time with us, our Careers and Employability Service can work with you to improve your employability skills even further; assisting with job or course applications, searching for appropriate work experience placements and hosting events to bring you closer to a wide range of prospective employers.

Related Courses

• Architectural Environment Engineering including an Industrial Year MEng Hons
• Architectural Environment Engineering MEng Hons
• Architecture and Environmental Design MEng Hons
• Architecture BArch Hons
• Architectural Environment Engineering BEng Hons
• Civil Engineering including an Industrial Year BEng Hons

Course Data

• 79% say staff value students views and opinions about the course
• 90% of students say teaching staff have supported their learning well
• 95% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course

Help and Support

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