BEng Architectural Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering, an engineering degree focused on building systems, construction methods, and mathematical principles. Students may choose to undertake an optional placement year or spend a year abroad. The first year covers foundational principles through compulsory modules including Mechanics A, Construction Technology: Small Scale Buildings, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1, and Building Services Technology. Further compulsory study includes Mechanics B, Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2, and the Shaping Tomorrow Together sequence.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC (B in Maths required) IB: 28 points. Must include Maths achieved at Higher Level 5. Highers: BBBB (over two sittings). Must include Maths. BTEC Extended Diploma: MMM. Must be in an engineering relevant subject and contain sufficient Maths. HNC: B in graded unit. Must be in an engineering relevant subject, or Architectural Technology / Built Environment / Construction.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 72%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 15 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 450 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 7%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 3%
- Scotland: 70%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Other HE qualification: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
Modules
- Mechanics A
- Construction Technology: Small Scale Buildings
- Shaping Tomorrow Together A
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
- Building Services Technology
- Mechanics B
- Shaping Tomorrow Together B
- Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £37,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,500 and £45,000. The £37,500 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level, or 28 points in the IB. The average entrant had 172 UCAS points.
Is BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
Does BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.