MEng Architectural Engineering
About this course
The MEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering is a civil engineering degree focused on the integration of structural analysis, building physics, and architectural design principles. Core topics include Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Research Methods, Engineering Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Design & Creative Practice. Students can undertake an industrial placement year following the second or third year of study, and the curriculum incorporates contributions from practitioner guest speakers alongside site visits. The first year introduces foundational concepts through Structural Forms and Stress Analysis, Mathematical Modelling of Structures, Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics, Engineering Materials for Construction, Professional Skills, Design Skills for Architectural Engineers, Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment, and Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1. The second year progresses with Soil Mechanics and Geology, Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures, Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures, Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer, Indoor Environment, and Integrated Design Project 1. The third year covers Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering, Control, Modelling and Simulation, Mechanical and Electrical Systems, Integrated Design Project 2, and a Research Dissertation. The final year involves advanced study through Integrated Design Project 3, Building Performance Measurement and Modelling, Principles of Design and Construction, Low Carbon Materials for Construction, and Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, with optional module choices including Design Management and Disaster Risk Management.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Maths IB: 35 (6,6,5 HL) including Maths at HL BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in a relevant subject: DDD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in a relevant subject: DD plus A level Maths at Grade A BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D plus two A levels at Grades AB including Maths Preferred BTEC: Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science or Physical Science
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 85%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 75%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 33 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 45%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 30%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 5%
- Design occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- 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 145 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 3%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 8%
- East Midlands: 11%
- West Midlands: 16%
- East of England: 13%
- London: 24%
- South East: 16%
- South West: 6%
- Wales: 2%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Structural Forms and Stress Analysis
- Mathematical Modelling of Structures
- Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics
- Engineering Materials for Construction
- Professional Skills
- Design Skills for Architectural Engineers
- Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment
- Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1
- Soil Mechanics and Geology
- Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures
- Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures
- Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer
- Indoor Environment
- Integrated Design Project 1
- Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering
- Control, Modelling and Simulation
- Mechanical and Electrical Systems
- Integrated Design Project 2
- Research Dissertation
- Integrated Design Project 3
- Building Performance Measurement and Modelling
- Principles of Design and Construction (15 credits)
- Low Carbon Materials for Construction
- Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering (15 credits)
- Design Management (15 credits)
- Disaster Risk Management (15 credits)
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Architectural Engineering at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £32,500 after 15 months, £34,500 after 3 years, £42,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,000 and £52,500. The £42,500 median after five years is £6,000 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Architectural Engineering at Loughborough University do next?
85% 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 Loughborough University?
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 Loughborough University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level. The average entrant had 133 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MEng Architectural Engineering at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.