Architectural Engineering
About this course
MEng, BEng in Architectural Engineering, a civil engineering degree focusing on the design and construction of sustainable, energy-efficient buildings. Core topics include Engineering Design and Research Methods. The course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators and the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers, and features a shared first year with other civil engineering courses in the school. The first year covers core foundations through modules such as Structural Analysis and Design, Architecture and Sustainability, Materials, Water and Soils, and Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 1. The second year advances into specialized topics including Design Studio 2, Structural Design and Materials 1, Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles, and Water Engineering and Geotechnics. Third-year study introduces modules like Individual Research Project 1, Building Physics 2: Services Design, and Design Studio 3.2, alongside optional choices such as Computational Methods for Civil Engineering. The final fourth year concludes with advanced modules including Design Studio 4.1, Management, Practice and Law, and Building Physics 3.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA BTEC: D*D*D with Distinctions in all Mathematics units including Maths and Further Maths (and/or other appropriate maths units) plus an interview and diagnostic Maths test. Some units may be optional on your BTEC but are required by the Faculty. Please contact us for further information. IB: 18 points at higher level to include 6 points in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 points in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches.
What students say
Based on about 92 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 85%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 35 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 485 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 4%
- North West: 19%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 6%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 16%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Architecture and Sustainability
- Surveying, Construction Technology and Management
- Structural Analysis and Design
- Materials, Water and Soils
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 1
- Integrated Design Project 1 (including Design Studio 1)
- Water Engineering and Geotechnics
- Engineering Mathematics and Modelling 2
- Design Studio 2
- Structural Design and Materials 1
- Architectural History and Theory 2
- Building Physics 1: Fundamental Principles
- Water Engineering and Geotechnics 2
- Structural Design and Materials 2
- Design Studio 3.2
- Individual Research Project 1
- Architectural History and Theory 3
- Building Physics 2: Services Design
- Environmental Health Engineering in Developing Countries
- Computational Methods for Civil Engineering
- Architectural History and Theory 4
- Management, Practice and Law
- Building Physics 3
- Design Studio 4.1
- Design Studio 4.2
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 15 months, £31,000 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,500 and £48,000. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds?
The typical offer is AAA at A level. The average entrant had 159 UCAS points.
Is Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Institute of Highway Engineers (IHE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Institution of Civil Engineers (ICE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation (CIHT) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on Architectural Engineering at University of Leeds?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.