BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering
About this course
BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) in Architectural Engineering is an engineering degree focused on the design, systems, and environmental performance of buildings. Core topics include Systems Design, Research Methods, Project Management, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The curriculum offers a structured pathway where students may graduate with a BEng degree or proceed onto the MEng for those with the correct academic profile. The course begins in year one by establishing foundational knowledge through Energy and Environmental Systems, Science for Engineers, and Engineering Fundamentals - Electrical and Fluid Mechanics. Year two advances into Mathematics - BEng, Building Services, and Digital Construction and Communication. Year three introduces Electrical Distribution Systems, Solar energy systems and storage integration, and Mechanical Services Design. Year four covers Building Environmental Design, Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer, and Bio-Energy & Biofuels. Year five focuses on Design Evaluation, Energy Economics and Management, Design, and HVAC Systems. Year six incorporates Construction Management, Green Building Design, Dissertation A, and Dissertation B. Year seven features Project Management, Thermal Storage and Heat Networks, Integrated Design & Engineering, and Sustainable Development, alongside optional modules such as Distributed Energy Resources and Electricity Storage and Electricity Networks. The final year concludes with Integrated Architectural Engineering Design and Health and Wellbeing in Buildings.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC to include gradesBC 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. CCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at gradeC.
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: 80%
- Academic support: 75%
- Organisation and management: 67%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (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, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 90%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 75%
- Information Technology Professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 40%
- A degree: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 50%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
Modules
- Energy and Environmental Systems
- Science for Engineers
- Engineering Fundamentals - Electrical and Fluid Mechanics
- Mathematics - BEng
- Building Services
- Digital Construction and Communication
- Electrical Distribution Systems
- Solar energy systems and storage integration
- Mechanical Services Design
- Building Environmental Design
- Thermodynamics & Heat Transfer
- Bio-Energy & Biofuels
- Design Evaluation
- Energy Economics and Management
- Design
- HVAC Systems
- Construction Management
- Green Building Design
- Dissertation A
- Dissertation B
- Project Management
- Thermal Storage and Heat Networks
- Integrated Design & Engineering
- Sustainable Development
- Distributed Energy Resources
- Electricity Storage and Electricity Networks
- Integrated Architectural Engineering Design
- Health and Wellbeing in Buildings
Questions about this course
What do graduates of BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University do next?
100% 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?
77% 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 BCC at A level.
Is BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University accredited?
Yes. 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 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 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. 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.
How many students continue on BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.