Shape tomorrow's skyline with a UK-validated Architectural Engineering degree. Combine creative vision with engineering mastery to build sustainable, future-ready cities.
Architectural engineers apply engineering principles to the construction, planning, and design of buildings and their structures. They often work with other engineers and with architects to focus on function layout or aesthetics of building projects. In developing countries, a large enough pool of high quality, accredited architectural engineering graduates are needed as demand for engineers is significantly increasing which result to attract direct foreign investment, offshore outsourcing from developed country, multinational corporation organisations.
Architectural Engineering degree prepares the students with the principles and practise used in structures, designs, environmental design such as lightings and acoustics within a building, structure or complex with creative ideas. The architectural engineering helps students to become conceptual thinkers and will be well prepared to be qualified professionals to produce integrated and sustainable designs by working together with architects, artists and other professionals within multidisciplinary engineering environment. Students are also required to undertake a self-selected project. The students will have a Supervisor assigned to them post agreement of the topic.
Architectural Engineer, Structural Designer, Building Services Engineer, Environmental Design Consultant, Architectural Project Manager, Construction Engineer, Lighting and Acoustics Specialist, BIM Coordinator, Sustainable Building Consultant
Completion of the Diploma in Engineering (Architectural) Level 4 and Advanced Diploma in Engineering (Architectural) Level 5 (equivalent to HND) of the STIMU programme will allow entry onto the Level 6 award.
Holders of other Level 5 awards in a relevant engineering discipline will be considered for entry to Level 6
Applicants with relevant work experience may be considered on a case-by-case basis for Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
IELTS (5.5 overall, 5 individual) or equivalent qualifications
| Unit Code | Level | Credit | Unit Name | Core / Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE 1101 | 3 | 15 | Mathematics I | Core |
| BE 1102 | 3 | 15 | Physics | Core |
| BE 1103 | 3 | 15 | Chemistry | Core |
| BE 1104 | 3 | 15 | Fundamental of Drawing and Sketching | Core |
| BE 1105 | 3 | 15 | Auto CAD Basics | Core |
| BE 1109 | 3 | 15 | Geology and Practical Skills for Engineers | Core |
| PH 1106 | 3 | 15 | Personal Professional Development | Core |
| CS 1105 | 3 | 15 | IT and Programming Fundamentals | Core |
| ENG 1101 | 3 | - | Proficiency in English (Intermediate) | Option |
| Unit Code | Level | Credit | Unit Name | Core / Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE 2101 | 4 | 15 | Mathematics II | Core |
| BE 2102 | 4 | 15 | Graphical Process for Design | Core |
| BE 2104 | 4 | 15 | Surveying | Core |
| BE 2106 | 4 | 15 | Sustainable Design | Core |
| BE 2107 | 4 | 15 | Construction Materials (Timber and Masonry) | Core |
| BE 2109 | 4 | 15 | Organization and Procedure of Construction (Health and Safety) | Core |
| BE 2110 | 4 | 15 | Fluid & Soil Mechanics | Core |
| BE 2117 | 4 | 15 | Introduction to Architectural Design | Core |
| BE 2118 | 4 | 15 | Applied & Materials Mechanics | Core |
| ENG 2101 | 4 | - | Proficiency in English (Intermediate Plus) SEM 1 / Proficiency in English (IELTS) SEM 2 | Option |
| Unit Code | Level | Credit | Unit Name | Core / Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE 3101 | 5 | 15 | Engineering Mathematics | Core |
| BE 3102 | 5 | 15 | Modern Materials (composite material, panel, fiber) | Core |
| BE 3106 | 5 | 15 | Structural Analysis and Lab | Core |
| BE 3108 | 5 | 15 | Design of Reinforced Concrete Structures | Core |
| BE 3109 | 5 | 15 | Estimating, Tendering and Contracts | Core |
| BE 3110 | 5 | 15 | Geotechnical & Hydraulics Engineering | Core |
| BE 3112 | 5 | 15 | Design of Steel & R.C. Structures | Core |
| BE 3116 | 5 | 15 | Landscaping Architecture & Transportation Studies | Core |
| BE 3118 | 5 | 30 | Architectural Design Studio (A) | Core |
| ENG 3101 | 5 | - | English for Academic Purposes (IELTS) SEM 1 / English for Academic Purposes (Academic Writing) SEM 2 | Option |
| Unit Code | Level | Credit | Unit Name | Core / Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STI012-3 | 6 | 15 | Architectural Design and Practice | Core |
| STI014-3 | 6 | 15 | Architectural Planning | Core |
| STI026-3 | 6 | 15 | Engineering Design Project | Core |
| STI028-3 | 6 | 15 | Digital Analysis in Structural Design | Core |
| STI025-3 | 6 | 30 | Architectural Engineering Project | Core |
| STI029-3 | 6 | 15 | Environmental Science and Building Services | Core |
| STI030-3 | 6 | 15 | Emerging Technologies and Sustainability | Core |
Duration
3 years full-time
Intake
July, November, March
Awarding Body
University Of Bedfordshire
Tuition
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