Architectural Engineering Degree Courses in the UK - Bachelors & Masters

Program University Student satis­faction Unem­ployed Drop­out Tuition (UK) Tuition (Inter­national) UCAS Tariff City
Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) Cardiff University 79% 0% 0% £9000 £23450 149 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) Ulster University 81% 4% 6% £9250 £15360 124 Coleraine On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University 75% 2% 0% £9250 £16600 131 Liverpool On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year BEng (Hons) University of Reading 88% 10% 5% £9250 £23700 126 Reading On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering (Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) Cardiff University 79% 0% 3% £9000 £23450 126 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering (International) MEng (Hons) Cardiff University 79% 0% 3% £9000 £23450 149 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) BEng University of Bradford 82% 10% 5% £9250 £9250 £20118 £21124 106 Bradford On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with a Year in Industry MEng (Hons) The University of Sheffield 87% 4% 0% £9250 £9250 £24450 £25670 153 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) (with a placement year) BEng University of Bradford 82% 10% 5% £9250 £9250 £20118 £21124 106 Bradford On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology 78% 0% 3% £9250 £25700 149 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year BEng (Hons) Liverpool John Moores University 75% 2% 0% £9250 £16600 131 Liverpool On campus Full-time
Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with an International Foundation Year BEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology 78% 0% 3% £9250 £20750 149 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Reading 88% 10% 5% £9250 £23700 126 Reading On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering MEng (Hons) The University of Sheffield 87% 4% 0% £9250 £9250 £24450 £25670 153 Sheffield On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering (International) (Year in Industry) MEng (Hons) Cardiff University 79% 0% 3% £9000 £23450 149 Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering (with placement year) MEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology 78% 0% 3% £9250 £25700 149 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering MENG (Hons) (with a placement year) MEng University of Bradford 82% 10% 5% £9250 £9250 £20118 £21124 106 Bradford On campus Full-time
Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) Loughborough University of Technology 78% 0% 15% £9250 - 167 Loughborough On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons) Plymouth University 78% 20% 0% - - 109 Plymouth On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Liverpool 74% 0% 0% - - 135 Liverpool On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons) University of Salford 73% 5% 8% - - 115 Salford On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Leeds 84% 0% 2% - - 173 Leeds On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) University of Salford 73% 5% 8% - - 115 Salford On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) Heriot-Watt University - - - £9250 £9250 £15384 £16000 - Edinburgh On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (Germany) MEng (Hons) Cardiff University - - - £9000 £23450 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (Spain) MEng (Hons) Cardiff University - - - £9000 £23450 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering with Year in Europe (France) MEng (Hons) Cardiff University - - - £9000 £23450 - Cardiff On campus Full-time
Structural and Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) University of Bath - - - - - - Bath On campus Full-time
Architectural Engineering Design MSc The University of Sheffield - - - - - - Sheffield On campus Full-time
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Student Reviews

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Source: National Student Survey NSS 2022
The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Primarily based on salary data of undergraduate students

Salary of all UK Graduates of Architectural Engineering

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £28248 £30583 £35060
25-75 percentile range £25340 - £31083 £25509 - £35943 £28785 - £43518
Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Architectural Engineering courses in the UK

Salary of all UK Graduates of all subjects

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £27784 £30093 £35435
25-75 percentile range £25872 - £30117 £25967 - £35054 £29618 - £43180
Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Jobs & Career Perspectives

Career perspectives for Architectural Engineering

15 months after graduation, graduates of this subject were asked about their current circumstances of employment, what they do, and whether their activities and perspectives are directly related to their studies.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Current jobs

Among graduates of Architectural Engineering who indicated that they are working, the percentage below represents the number who “agree” or “strongly agree” with the statements about their job.

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Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Dec 20, 2022

Typical employers for graduates of Architectural Engineering

  • Manufacturing Industry
  • Architectural Services
  • Engineering Services
  • Government

Specialisations within Architectural Engineering

  • Structural Systems
  • Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing Systems
  • Construction

Jobs of graduates of Architectural Engineering (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Engineering at University of Brighton

80% Engineering professionals
5% Managers, directors and senior officials
5% Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Grading & Study Time

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Grading Distribution

Students of Architectural Engineering in the UK received the following grades.

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) 2016

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Architectural Engineering

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Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Dec 20, 2022

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architectural Engineering, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

FAQ

Architectural Engineering is the study of the application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction.

The median salary of graduates of Architectural Engineering was £28248 15 months after graduation, £30583 3 years after graduation and £35060 5 years after graduation.

  • The following degrees are offered for Architectural Engineering studies:
  • Master of Engineering (Honours) - MEng (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) - BEng (Hons)
  • Bachelor of Engineering - BEng
  • Master of Engineering - MEng
  • Bachelor of Science (Honours) - BSc (Hons)
  • Master of Science - MSc

Architectural Engineering - BEng (Hons) at University of Reading received the highest rating among all graduates in the National Student Survey 2022 with a rating of 88 out of 100 among 15 respondents.