Program Overview

Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) degree

The Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) degree is a design-led course grounded in the prestigious School of Architectural, Building and Civil Engineering. This course develops your understanding of the principles of engineering, which you can then apply to architectural design projects.

Course Details

• Duration: 5 years full-time with placement year or 4 years full-time
• Typical offer: AAB including Maths
• Fees for 2026:
  • UK: £9,535 per academic year
  • International: £30,700 per academic year
• UCAS codes:
  • 5 years full-time with placement year: HK26
  • 4 years full-time: HK25
• Start date: October 2026
• Institute code: L79
• Subject area: Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering
• Placement year available: Opportunity to study abroad

Overview

This course combines the creativity of architecture with the rigour of engineering, enabling you to play a key role in the production of a sustainable built environment. Architectural Engineers oversee the whole building process, from concept to construction, combining architecture, environmental design, and structural engineering to deliver iconic, resilient, and sustainable buildings.

What You'll Study

You will study environmental, structural, and architectural design in an interactive format. The traditional studies of building materials, mechanics of structures, building physics, and environmental systems will be brought together with humanistic subjects through a series of integrated design projects.

School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering

Discover what it's like to study in an integrated School where students across different disciplines that make up the built environment work together on projects that mimic real-life workplace scenarios.

What's the Difference Between MEng and BEng?

The MEng course will deepen and broaden your architectural competencies and environmental engineering skills through a major design project, as well as taught topics. You will gain an understanding of methods for automating construction manufacturing, as well as an in-depth understanding of the role of a building in its environment.

The BEng course will develop your skills and knowledge in the fundamentals of engineering, with an additional understanding of the architectural design process. As the BEng course is one year shorter compared to the MEng course, this option is ideal if you are keen to start your career in industry early, or if you wish to specialise through one of our other MSc programmes after your BEng studies.

Why You Should Choose Us

• This is a design-led course fully grounded in the prestigious School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering.
• Design projects are supported through a combination of lectures, seminars, and studio time, providing a fundamental shift away from the traditional methods of engineering courses.
• You will have access to our purpose-built, open-plan laboratory, which is one of the largest in the UK.
• Leading practitioners in both the architecture and engineering fields will contribute as guest lecturers to the modules of this course, allowing you to engage in discussions about employment prospects.
• This course comes with the option to work in industry for a year on an approved placement, leading to a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS).
• This course comes with the option to study abroad for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in International Studies (DIntS).

Student Testimonials

• "I love how broad the course is. As someone who was not 100% sure where I fit in the construction industry, it was so valuable to be able to learn about all the different areas and disciplines." - Charlotte
• "This course gives me a firm footing to enter the built environment sector as I will be able to understand both the architectural design and engineering approaches to construction projects." - Ellie
• "Throughout my first year, I have designed a level on a game to explore shapes and aesthetics. I have made and destroyed concrete to see how different proportions of ingredients affect its strength." - Toby

Professional Recognition

In recognition of its unique multi-disciplinary nature, our Architectural Engineering BEng and MEng programmes are fully accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE), Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE), Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE), the Permanent Way Institution (PWI), and the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council as:

• Fully satisfying the educational base for an Incorporated Engineer (IEng).
• Partially satisfying the educational base for a Chartered Engineer (CEng).

A programme of accredited Further Learning will be required to complete the educational base for CEng. For further information and details of Further Learning programmes for CEng, please visit JBM.

The degree is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).

By receiving all three accreditations, the programme has secured its full triple accreditation.

What You'll Study

This course covers a wide range of topics within architecture, structural engineering, and environmental and energy performance, providing an excellent grounding for you to work in any relevant sector of the industry. Theoretical aspects of the course are grounded in real-life problems to illustrate the subjects being studied.

Year 1

• Compulsory modules:
  • Design Skills
  • Structural Forms and Stress Analysis
  • Mathematical Modelling of Structures
  • Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics
  • Engineering Materials for Construction
  • Professional Skills
• Optional modules:
  • Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment
  • Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1

Year 2

• Compulsory modules:
  • 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

Year 3

• Compulsory modules:
  • Control, Modelling and Simulation
  • Mechanical and Electrical Systems
  • Integrated Design Project 2
  • Research Dissertation
• Optional modules:
  • Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering

Final Year

• Compulsory modules:
  • Integrated Design Project 3
  • Thermal Modelling and 3D Building Information Modelling (BIM)
  • Principles of Design and Construction (15 credits)
  • Low Carbon Materials for Construction (15 credits)
• Optional modules:
  • Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (15 credits)
  • Design Management (15 credits)
  • Disaster Risk Management (15 credits)

How You'll Study

• Lectures
• Seminars
• Tutorials
• Field trips
• Independent study
• Group work
• Supervision
• Workshops
• Laboratory work
• Practical sessions

How You'll Be Assessed

Students are assessed through a combination of individual and group coursework, design-based outputs, technical essays, verbal presentations, and examinations.

Placement Year

This course comes with the option to undertake an industrial placement for a year, at the end of which you will gain a Diploma in Industrial Studies (DIS). This is an additional award to the final qualification you will receive once you have successfully completed this course.

All our Architectural Engineering students are given the opportunity to undertake industrial training. Most placements are fully salaried, with typical salaries from £17,000 to £22,000.

Study Abroad

If you are interested in travelling whilst you study, there are options to study overseas with our partner universities. By choosing this course, you'll have the option to take advantage of this exciting opportunity, giving you the chance to not only experience new cultures and visit exciting destinations but also to expand your learning experience.

Where You'll Study

As a student on our Architectural Engineering course, you will have access to a wide range of facilities, including the School's own design studio and computer laboratory that support the specialist teaching on the course.

At over 3,000m2, our purpose-built, open-plan laboratory is one of the largest in the UK, benefiting from £1 million in refurbishment and new equipment in the last five years, from brand new digital fabrication and design suites, laser cutters, and state-of-the-art robotic arms through to traditional workbenches and hand tools.

Entry Requirements

To learn more about the qualifications we typically accept, please select your country from the drop-down menu below.

General Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for each course should be read alongside the University’s general entry requirements which give further details on acceptable subjects, alternative UK and international qualifications, and minimum English language requirements.

Contextual Admissions

The University’s admissions process uses contextual information to provide insights into the context in which your academic qualifications have been achieved. This may influence the typical offers listed below.

Country-Specific Requirements

• Australia: Typical offers are based on the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR). Typically, we would require a score between 85.00 and 94.00.
• Austria: For students taking the Austrian Reifeprüfung (Matura), we typically require an average score between 2.2 and 1.2 from 6 written or spoken exams.
• Bahrain: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Bangladesh: Students taking the Higher Secondary Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Belgium: The Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur (CESS) and Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs (DSO) are both acceptable qualifications for direct entry into first-year undergraduate courses.
• Brazil: Students taking the Brazilian High School Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Brunei: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Bulgaria: For students taking the Diploma za Sredno Obrazovanie, we would typically ask for an overall score ranging from 5.3 to 6.0 overall with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Canada: Typical offers for students from Canada are based on having completed Grade 12.
• China: Students taking the Senior Middle Examinations will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Croatia: For students taking the Croatian Matura (Svjedodžba o Maturi), we typically require an average score between 4.0 and 5.0.
• Cyprus: The Apolytirion is not accepted for direct entry to the University when studied on its own.
• Czech Republic: For students taking the Maturita (Vysvědčení o Maturitní Zkoušce), we typically require an average ranging from 2.00 to 1.00 from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Denmark: For students taking the Bevis for Studentereksamen (STX), typical offers range from 8.0 to 10.5 in the weighted average mark from the STX.
• Egypt: Students who have studied the Thanaweya A’ama (Certificate of General Secondary Education) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Estonia: For students taking the Gümnaasiumi lõputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus, we typically require a high average grade between 4.3 and 4.8 as well as an average percentage between 77% and 90% from best 4 state exams.
• European Baccalaureate: For students taking the European Baccalaureate, we typically require an overall average mark between 78% and 88% with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Faroe Islands: Students taking the Studentsprógv would normally be required to achieve a score between 8.0 and 10.5 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Finland: For students taking the Ylioppilastutkinto / Studentexamen, typical offer requirements would normally be based on achievement in best 4 subjects.
• France: For students taking the new French Baccalauréat Général (assessed from 2021 onwards), we typically require an overall result between 13.0 and 15.5 with results of 14-15 in two speciality subjects.
• Germany: Students taking the typically require an overall score ranging from 1.3 to 2.0 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Ghana: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Greece: Students taking the Greek Apolyterion are normally required to also take the Panhellenic Exams.
• Hong Kong: Typical offers for students taking the vary by course and range from ‘5, 4, 4’ – ‘5*, 5, 5’ from best 3 subjects.
• Hungary: For students taking the Hungarian Matura (Érettségi Bizonyítvány), we typically require an average ranging from 70% to 83% from best 5 subjects which must include at least 2 higher level exams.
• Iceland: For students taking the Stúdentspróf, we typically require an overall grade between 8.0 and 9.3 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• India: Typical offers are based on the Standard XII school leaving qualifications.
• Indonesia: Students who have studied the Ijazah: Sekolah Menengah Atas/Madrasah Aliyah (SMA/MA) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Ireland: Students who have taken the Leaving Certificate under the new grading system (post 2016) would normally be required to achieve 5 higher level passes with grades ranging from H2 H2 H3 H3 H3 to H1 H1 H2 H2 H2.
• Israel: For students taking the Bagrut, we would require students to have studied at least 21 study units.
• Italy: For students taking the Diploma di Esamo di Stato, we typically require an overall score ranging from 85% to 98% overall.
• Japan: Students taking the Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Jordan: Students taking the Tawjihi (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Kazakhstan: Typical offers for students from Kazakhstan are based on the Nazarbayev Intellectual Schools (NIS) Grade 12 Certificate.
• Kenya: Students taking the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Kuwait: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Latvia: For students taking the Atestāts par Vispārējo Vidējo Izglītību, we typically require a high average grade between 9.2 and 10.0 as well as an average percentage between 87% and 95% from best 4 state exams.
• Lebanon: Students taking the Baccalauréat Général will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Lithuania: For students taking the Brandos Atestatas, typical offers generally range from 9.0 to 10.0 overall.
• Malaysia: For students taking either the Matrikulasi (Matriculation Certificate) or the Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), we would typically require grades ranging from AAA-BBB from best 3 (core) subjects excluding general studies.
• Malta: For students taking the Advanced Matriculation Exam, typical offers would normally be based on achievement in 2 advanced level subjects (typically between BB and AA) and 3 intermediate level subjects excluding Systems of Knowledge (typically between BCC and AAA).
• Netherlands: For students taking the Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO), typical offers range from 6.6 to 7.4 average from the VWO with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• New Zealand: For students taking the National Certificate in Educational Achievement (NCEA) Level 3, typical offers will be based on overall achievement in the NCEA plus a required number of credits achieved at the next level up.
• Nigeria: Students taking the WASSCE will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Norway: For students taking the Vitnemål for Videregående Opplæring, typical offers range from 4.00 to 5.25 average of all Final Assessment Grades.
• Oman: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Pakistan: Students taking the Intermediate/Higher Secondary School Certificate will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Poland: For students taking the new Matura, typical offers are based on average achievement from 3 extended level exams and offers normally range from 75% to 85% overall.
• Portugal: Students taking the Diploma de Ensino Secundário would normally be required to achieve a score between 16 and 18 with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Qatar: Students taking the Shahadat Al-Thanawaya Al-Aama (Senior School Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Romania: For students taking the Diploma de Bacalaureat, typical offers range from 8.6 to 9.4 overall.
• Russia: Students taking the Certificate of Unified State Examination will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Saudi Arabia: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Singapore: For students with Singapore A Levels, typical offers normally range from BBC to AAA from three H2 Level subjects and offers are typically one grade lower than the typical A Level requirement as stated in the undergraduate prospectus due to the comparative difficulty.
• Slovakia: For students taking the Slovakian Matura (Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške), typical offers range from 2.00 to 1.00 average from best 4 subjects with specific subject marks required for some courses.
• Slovenia: For students taking the Maturitetno Spričevalo, we typically require an overall total score of between 22 and 30 out of 34.
• South Africa: For students taking the National Senior Certificate (NSC), typical offers range from 6,6,6,6,6 to 7,7,7,7,7 from the best 5 subjects, excluding Life Orientation.
• South Korea: Students taking the High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Spain: For students taking the Titulo de Bachillerato, we typically require an overall score of 7.50 – 9.50.
• Sri Lanka: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Sweden: For students tasking the Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola, typical offers are normally based on an average score from 2500 credits with an ‘A’ counting as 20 points, a ‘B’ counting as 17.5 points, a ‘C’ counting as 15 points etc.
• Switzerland: Students taking the following qualifications would be considered for direct entry to undergraduate courses: Certificat de Maturité, Attestato di Maturità. Typical offer requirements are based on average achievement from best 12 subjects and offers typically range from 4.8 to 5.5.
• Taiwan: Students taking the Senior High School Diploma will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Tanzania: The Advanced Certificate of Secondary Education Examination (ACSEE) is acceptable for entry into the first year of undergraduate courses.
• Thailand: Students taking the Certificate of Secondary Education/Maw 6 will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• The Caribbean: For students taking the Caribbean Advanced Proficiency Examination (CAPE), we typically require a range from ‘2, 2, 2’ – ‘1, 1, 1’ achieved from three 2-unit exams with specific subject marks of ‘1’ or ‘2’ required by some courses.
• The Gulf: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Turkey: For students taking the Anadolu Lisesi (Anatolian High School Diploma) or Fen Lisesi (Science High School Diploma), will typically require a pass mark of higher than 80%.
• Uganda: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.
• Ukraine: Students taking the Atestat pro Povnu Zagal'nu Sersdniu Osvitu/Certificate of Complete General Secondary Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• United Arab Emirates: Students who have studied the Tawjihiyah/Thanawiya amma (General Secondary Education Certificate) will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• United States of America: For students studying in the USA, typical offers for entry onto undergraduate level courses are based on obtaining 3.2/4.0 GPA in the High School Graduation Diploma, in addition to a combination of any three of the following: Advanced Placement (AP) Exam, IB Higher Levels, College level class credit, Honors classes.
• Vietnam: Students who have studied the Bằng Tốt Nghiệp Phổ Thông Trung Học will need to complete an appropriate Foundation Year.
• Zambia: Students who have studied the General Certificate of Education will need to complete a suitable Foundation Year.
• Zimbabwe: Students with A Level or IB qualifications will be considered for direct entry to undergraduate degree courses.

Tuition Fees for 2026 Entry

• UK fees: Full-time course per annum: £9,535
• International fees: Full-time course per annum: £30,700
• Placement year: Approx. 20% of the full-time fee

Additional Costs

While the cost of your tuition covers lots of things, it doesn’t cover everything. For instance, this course doesn’t cover the cost of any stationery, printing, books, or re-assessments which you might need.

Your Future Career

Career opportunities in multi-disciplinary engineering and architectural design practices are the primary career paths for students.

As a holistic designer, your competences will be very attractive to a multitude of design-led practices and consultants. Typically, you will work for large, internationally-known companies.

Careers Fair

The School holds its own Careers Fair. In recent years, over 50 companies have attended the Careers Fair to employ our students. This includes major consulting and contracting companies in the UK, as well as more local and specialist firms.

Career Support Services

Your time at Loughborough University will form a launchpad from which you can build an exciting career. With so many opportunities available, you’ll never be short of ways to improve your employability.

Companies Students Have Worked for After Graduating

Our recent graduates in the School of Architecture, Building and Civil Engineering have gone on to take up various graduate and professional level roles at companies including:

• Abacus
• ABP
• AECOM
• AMEY
• Arcadis
• Arup
• Atkins
• Balfour Beatty
• Bouygues
• Buro Happold
• CH2M
• Connect Roads
• Costain
• Eurovia
• Fluor
• Foster + Partners
• Interserve
• Jacobs
• Kier
• Laing O'Rourke
• Lendlease
• Lidl
• MACE
• Morgan Sindall
• Mott MacDonald
• Network Rail
• Pick Everard
• Schofields
• Severn Trent
• SISK
• Skanska
• Tesco
• The British Army
• Walter Lilly
• WSP

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