BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering
About this course
BEng(Hons) in Civil Engineering and Architecture, combining architecture with environmental engineering. Core topics include Research Methods and Design & Creative Practice. The programme leads to professional status in both engineering and architecture, and includes an independent research project in the final year.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 120 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you'll need in our English Language section. A-level subjects: Grade C in Mathematics, or grade A in Use of Mathematics, or grade C in Physics. BTEC: A merit in one of the following; Further Engineering Mathematics, Further Mathematics for Construction, Mathematics for Engineering or Physics. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: 15 Level 3 credits at Merit in Mathematics or Physics. Baccalaureate IB: You must have a minimum grade of 5 in Higher Level Mathematics or Physics. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: H2 in Mathematics or Physics. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. This qualification cannot be used to satisfy any subject specific entry requirements. Cambridge Technical: You must be studying one of the following: Mechanical, Electrical and Electronic Systems Design and Engineering; Engineering Automation Control and Manufacturing Processes; Electrical and Electronic Engineering; Mechanical Engineering and Design; Automation, Systems and Control; Manufacturing To include Merit in the following (optional) unit: Applied Mathematics for Engineering. T Levels: Grade C in A-Level Mathematics or Physics, in addition to your T Level qualification. If you have or are looking to partially complete your T-Level, you are still required to have the equivalent to 2 full A-Levels as part of our minimum entry requirements. As a result, if you are applying with only the core or occupational specialism, this may be insufficient as a stand-alone qualification.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 97%
- Assessment and feedback: 93%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 90%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 95%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 12 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Engineering professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Conservation and environment professionals: 10%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 65 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- West Midlands: 12%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 14%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 46%
- Wales: 10%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA.
- 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio 1.1 - Form and Context
- Studio 1.2 - People and Environment
- Contexts of Architecture 1 - Cities and Society
- Professional Principles and Digital Practice
- Materials and Environmental Physics
- Studio 2.1 - Living
- Passive Design Studio
- Architectural Acoustics
- Collaboration and Coordination
- Contexts of Architecture 2 - Histories and Theories
- Building Services Applications
- AEE Studio 3.1
- AEE Studio 3.2
- Zero Carbon Buildings
- Critical Contexts
- Energy Performance and Retrofit
- Employability, Ethics, and Enterprise
- Interactive Systems and Comfort Controls
- AEE Studio 4
- Building Services Innovations
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £26,500 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £29,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £36,000. The £29,500 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Civil engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 132 UCAS points.
Is BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol accredited?
Yes. Validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) at Part 1 level for the purpose of eligibility for membership of the RIBA. 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 an Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
How many students continue on BEng Architecture and Environmental Engineering at UWE Bristol?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.