MEng Architectural Engineering
About this course
The MEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering is an engineering degree at the intersection of architecture and structural engineering, focused on designing building structures and infrastructure. Students can choose an optional year abroad during their studies. The first year introduces fundamentals through modules such as Solids and Structures 1, Environmental Design Principles, Introduction to Engineering Materials, and Civil and Architectural Engineering Projects. The second year advances into Passive Environmental Design Systems, Environmental Planning and Infrastructure Project, Geomechanics 2, and Group Design Project. The third year covers Modern Architecture: Histories and Critiques, Acoustics, Lighting and Active Environmental Design Systems, Structural Planning, and an Individual Project. The final year concludes with advanced topics including Bim Implementation in Collaborative Environments, Materials for Durable and Sustainable Construction, Advanced Geomechanics, Computational Design, Structural Systems, and a Capstone: Multidisciplinary Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points overall with no score less than 4 and including 5 in HL Mathematics, or pass the IB Diploma with 6,6,5 in 3 Higher Level subjects, including 5 in HL Mathematics. BTEC: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB at A level including A Level Mathematics.; Distinction* Distinction* in relevant BTEC considered alongside A Level Mathematics grade B. Accepted BTECs include Aeronautical, Aerospace, Construction, Mechanical, Mechatronics and Engineering.; D*DD in acceptable BTEC, plus B in A level Maths (not accepted without B in A level Maths)
What students say
Based on about 44 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 93%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 150 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 99%
- Left higher education: 1%
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: 55%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 90%
- Teaching Professionals: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 240 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 48%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 7%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 10%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 135 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
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 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 Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1
- ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN PRINCIPLES
- INTRODUCTION TO ENGINEERING MATERIALS
- CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS
- PASSIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SYSTEMS
- ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT
- GEOMECHANICS 2
- GROUP DESIGN PROJECT
- MODERN ARCHITECTURE: HISTORIES AND CRITIQUES
- ACOUSTICS, LIGHTING AND ACTIVE ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN SYSTEMS
- STRUCTURAL PLANNING
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT
- BIM IMPLEMENTATION IN COLLABORATIVE ENVIRONMENTS
- MATERIALS FOR DURABLE AND SUSTAINABLE CONSTRUCTION
- ADVANCED GEOMECHANICS
- COMPUTATIONAL DESIGN AND AI: THEORY AND APPLICATIONS
- STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS
- CAPSTONE: MULTIDISCIPLINARY PROJECT
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £32,000 after 3 years, £38,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £45,500. The £38,000 median after five years is £1,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool?
85% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
Is MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool 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 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 Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. BEng (Hons) programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.MEng programmes. Accredited by the Permanent Way Institution 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
Does MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Liverpool?
99% of students continued into their second year, and 1% left higher education.