Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)
University of Leeds
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 85 graduates of Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Leeds for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Civil Engineering.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Leeds
Salary
Salary of Graduates in Civil Engineering
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Civil Engineering at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £29000 | £30500 | £34500 |
25-75 percentile range | £27000 - £31500 | £26500 - £35000 | £30500 - £40500 |
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Leeds
Salary of all UK Graduates of Civil Engineering
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £28663 | £30583 | £35060 |
25-75 percentile range | £26283 - £31518 | £25509 - £35943 | £28785 - £43518 |
All Civil Engineering courses in the UK
Course Description
Architectural engineering brings to life the high-performance buildings of the future, addressing our growing need for more sustainable, climate change resilient, energy efficient and smart places to live, work and spend time.
The next generation of architectural engineers will bring together a range of skills, disciplines and technologies and apply them in new and exciting ways. From harnessing the power of renewables and managing energy use more efficiently, to designing for re-use and using technology to enhance lighting, acoustics and comfort within a building.
Studying architectural engineering at Leeds will put you at the forefront of new and emerging technologies and approaches to both building structures and the systems within them. You’ll learn how to get results from a multi-disciplinary approach, collaborate with professionals and play an important role in building a sustainable future for everyone.
This accredited degree develops engineers who actively contribute to sustainable and economic growth whilst setting and maintaining the highest ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion and delivering the infrastructure we all rely on in everyday life.
This is a practical course, so you’ll have access to a range of excellent facilities. As an architectural engineering student, you can make the most of our flexible design studio space which will be a base for you to learn and study, with specialist model-making facilities to support your design projects. You’ll also have access to extensive library facilities, industry-standard software and impressive laboratories with specialist facilities for structures, materials, public health engineering, building services and geotechnics – everything you need to begin your career as an architectural engineer.
Why study at Leeds
- This course is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and the Chartered Institution of Building Service Engineers.
- Design projects are a key part of our Architectural Engineering degrees, giving you valuable hands-on experience and putting into practice the theoretical principles and the creative and technical skills you've learned.
- Access excellent specialist facilities including design studio space and industry-standard software such as Revit (Building Information Modelling), IES (dynamic thermal modelling), Robot (structural analysis) and Adobe Creative Suite (graphic communication).
- Our globally-renowned research here at Leeds helps to address societal and technical challenges with infrastructure around the world and feeds directly into your course, shaping what you learn with the latest thinking.
- Develop your experience and boost your career prospects with our industrial placement opportunities.
- All degree courses within the School of Civil Engineering share a common first year, which gives you the flexibility to switch between these courses at the end of your first year.
- At the end of your second year, there’s the possibility of transferring to the four-year integrated Masters (MEng, BEng).
- Our Civil Engineering Society (CivSoc) gives you the chance to meet like-minded people who share your passion for civil engineering with industrial networking events and site visits to build your experience and connections in the field, alongside exciting social events such as the annual CivSoc Ball. The School’s Architecture Society (ArcSoc) runs a number of activities such as talks by visiting architects, sketching and software workshops, as well as social events.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Leeds
Current jobs
All courses of University of Leeds
Required skill level of job after 15 months
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Leeds
Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) at University of Leeds
85% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
5% | Teaching Professionals |
5% | Media Professionals |
0% | Information Technology Professionals |
0% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
0% | Administrative occupations |
0% | Teaching Professionals |
Grading & Study Time
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Civil Engineering
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Leeds
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees taught
- no components less than 6.0
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- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees research
- no components less than 5.5
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- No components less than 5.5
Costs
Average student cost of living in the UK
Rent | £518 |
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
Supermarket shopping | £81 |
Clothing | £35 |
Eating out | £33 |
Alcohol | £27 |
Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
Transport within city | £17 |
Self-care / sports | £20 |
Stationary / books | £13 |
Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
Insurance | £51 |
Other | £95 |
Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
January 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
University Rankings
Positions of University of Leeds in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Leeds in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #8
- #8
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- Civil Engineering
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
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- #3
- #68
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- Civil Engineering
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NTU Rankings by Subject
[Published 11 July, 2023]
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- #3
- #76
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- Civil Engineering
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GRAS Global Ranking of Academic Subjects - ShanghaiRanking
[Published 27 October, 2023]
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- #9
- #166
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 34 university rankings of University of Leeds
About University of Leeds
The University of Leeds is a government funded research university based in Leeds, West Yorkshire, England. The main campus is situated approximately one mile north of Leeds city centre, and is also close to the popular student neighbourhoods of Hyde Park, Woodhouse, and Headingley.
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Student composition of University of Leeds
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Leeds by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 26410
- postgraduates:
- 10335
- Total:
- 36745
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Architectural Engineering with International Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | University of Reading | 88% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £27650 | 118 | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering (Year in Industry) BEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 150 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BEng | University of Bradford | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 113 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering (with a placement year) BEng | University of Bradford | 82% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £22180 | 113 | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 78% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 152 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) | University of Reading | - | - | - | £9250 | £27650 | - | Reading | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering (with placement year) BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 78% | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £27250 | 152 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) | Cardiff University | - | 0% | 6% | £9000 | £25450 £28200 | 150 | Cardiff | On campus Full-time | |
Civil Engineering and Architectural Engineering with a Foundation Year BEng (Hons) | Loughborough University of Technology | 78% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | - | 146 | Loughborough | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons) | Plymouth University | - | - | - | - | - | - | Plymouth | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
ShanghaiRanking Consultancy
- Published:
- 27 October, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023
NTU ranking
- Published:
- 11 July, 2023