MEng Architectural Engineering
About this course
MEng in Civil Engineering, integrating architectural design and environmental engineering for the built environment. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Statistics, Environmental Analysis, and Engineering Design. A research dissertation is completed in the final year, and an optional paid industrial placement year is available. The programme is working towards accreditation by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE).
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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 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 77%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 64%
- Academic support: 91%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 73%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
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 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
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
- Design Project for MEng
- Environmental Management and Assessment
- Inclusive Environments
- Human Resource and Health and Safety Management
- Construction Year in Industry
- Renewable Energy
- Urban Microclimates and ICT and Energy Management
- Research Skills
- Research Dissertation
- Carbon Management and Life Cycle Assessment
- Innovations in Design and Practice
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MEng 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 MEng 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 MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading?
77% 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 Reading?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 127 UCAS points.
Does MEng 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 MEng Architectural Engineering at University of Reading?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.