BEng Architectural Engineering
About this course
BEng in Civil Engineering, combining structural and architectural design with environmental engineering for the built environment. Core topics include Programming, Statistics, Environmental Analysis, Engineering Design, and Data Analysis. The course offers an optional year-long industry placement between the second and final years. Students may transfer to the four-year MEng Architectural Engineering programme to complete an integrated master's degree.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB, including grade B in A level Mathematics IB: 30 points overall including 5 in Mathematics at higher level
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 59%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 80%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
What graduates do next
Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 5%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 5%
- South East: 45%
- South West: 20%
- Wales: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 75%
- Foundation course: 25%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- History of the Built Environment, Material, and Structural Analysis
- Engineering Mathematics
- Information and Communication
- Building Services and Project
- Empirical Studies and Site Engineering
- Numerical Modelling and Programming
- Building Services Fundamentals and Applications
- Architectural Design
- Thermodynamics, Heat Transfer, and Fluids Mechanics
- Building Pathology and Surveying Practice
- Statistical Analysis
- Numerical Modelling and Project
- Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Design
- Sustainable Built Environments
- Digital Technology Use in Construction
- BEng Research Method and Dissertation
- Environmental Management and Assessment
- Inclusive Environments
- Human Resource and Health and Safety Management
- Construction Year in Industry
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading earn?
The median salary is £33,000 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £31,000 and £48,500. The £41,000 median after five years is £4,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading do next?
95% 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 University of Reading?
75% 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 University of Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 103 UCAS points.
Does BEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.