BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
About this course
The BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering is an engineering degree focused on the design, environmental systems, and sustainability of buildings. Core topics include Systems Design, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The course includes a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad. The first year covers foundational engineering science through modules such as Energy and Environmental Systems, Building Services, Digital Construction and Communication, and Science for Engineers. Year 2 introduces building thermal modelling and electrical designs via Building Environmental Design, Electrical Distribution Systems, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer, and Mechanical Services Design. Year 4 advances into management and green principles through Construction Management, Energy Economics and Management, Green Building Design, and HVAC Systems, alongside Dissertation A and Dissertation B. The final year focuses on advanced practice and integration through Integrated Architectural Engineering Design, Thermal Storage and Heat Networks, Health and Wellbeing in Buildings, and Sustainable Development, with optional modules including Distributed Energy Resources and Electricity Storage and Electricity Networks.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBC to include grades BB inTwofrom Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences (Single or Double Award). We will also accept Geography, Digital Technology or Design & Technology as long as they are presented with one of the main A level subjects above. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC.The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade B.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 89%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 80%
- Learning resources: 90%
- 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: 60%
- Left higher education: 25%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
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: 70%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 70%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) 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 Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer.
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
Modules
- Energy and Environmental Systems
- Mathematics - BEng
- Building Services
- Digital Construction and Communication
- Science for Engineers
- Engineering Fundamentals - Electrical and Fluid Mechanics
- Building Environmental Design
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
- Solar energy systems and storage integration
- Mechanical Services Design
- Bio-Energy & Biofuels
- Professional Practice - Architectural Engineering and Energy
- Construction Management
- Design Evaluation
- Energy Economics and Management
- Green Building Design
- Design
- HVAC Systems
- Dissertation A
- Dissertation B
- Project Management
- Integrated Architectural Engineering Design
- Thermal Storage and Heat Networks
- Health and Wellbeing in Buildings
- Integrated Design & Engineering
- Sustainable Development
- Distributed Energy Resources
- Electricity Storage and Electricity Networks
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months. After fifteen months the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £38,000. The £34,000 median after fifteen months is £2,500 more than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University 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 (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University?
89% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
Is BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) 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 Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by the Energy Institute (EI) on behalf of the Engineering Council as meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer when combined with accredited further learning.
Does BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University?
60% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.