What can I study?

Overview

The construction industry is faced with a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are 'sustainable', 'energy efficient' and 'green'. They must also create environments that positively influence the behaviour and well-being of the people who use them. Throughout the last decade there has been a consistent shortfall in graduates entering the Architectural Engineering profession who have the necessary skills in these areas. Therefore, employment prospects for architectural engineering graduates are extremely good, and there are many exciting opportunities for young people who want to play a professional role in helping to shape the built environment of the future.

The Architectural Engineering discipline offers two qualifications: BEng (Hons) and MEng. Each aims to present students with an understanding of the important issues that confront the construction industry, providing an insight into how they can be solved and how to influence their delivery on entering the construction industry. The programmes benefit from the guidance and advice of an Industrial Advisory Panel, which consists of members of local built environment practices who have national expertise and links, and represent all major disciplines. Their role is to advise the programme team on keeping the content of the programmes relevant to today's employer.