MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry
About this course
MEng in Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry, an engineering degree integrating structural design, architectural form and construction methods. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, Accounting, Engineering Design, Communication & Writing, and Entrepreneurship. The course includes a compulsory industry placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Surveying and Measurement 1, Mathematics 1, Solids and Structures 1, Construction Materials, Hydraulics 1, and Design and Communications 1. The second year progresses with Geotechnics 2, Structural Mechanics, Design and Communications 2, Architectural Space and Form, and Project Management and Coding. The third year continues with Architectural Technology 3(i), Design and Communications 3, Project 3, Architectural Design Studies 3, Structures 3, and Geotechnics 3. The fourth year consists of the Civil Engineering Placement. The final year concludes with advanced studies in Design and Communication 4, Construction and Business Management, Bridge and Structural Eng, Durability, Repair and Holistic Management of Structures, and Geotechnics 4.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), IT, Physics, Software Systems Development or Technology and Design. IB: 34 points overall, including 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and a Science subject (see list under A-level requirements).
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 73%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 61%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 83%
- Student voice: 68%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 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 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 100%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 85%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 94%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 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.
Modules
- Surveying and Measurement 1
- Mathematics 1
- Solids and Structures 1
- Construction Materials
- Hydraulics 1
- Design and Communications 1
- Geotechnics 2
- Structural Mechanics
- Design and Communications 2
- Architectural Space and Form
- Project Management and Coding
- Architectural Technology 3(i)
- Design and Communications 3
- Project 3
- Architectural Design Studies 3
- Structures 3
- Geotechnics 3
- Civil Engineering Placement
- Design and Communication 4
- Construction and Business Management
- Bridge and Structural Eng
- Durability, Repair and Holistic Management of Structures
- Geotechnics 4
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £28,500 and £33,500. The £30,000 median after fifteen months is £1,500 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast do next?
100% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
73% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 153 UCAS points.
Is MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast accredited?
Yes. 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 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 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.
Does MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.