Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Civil Engineering at University of Salford 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 Salford
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 | £25000 | £26500 | £30000 |
25-75 percentile range | £23000 - £27500 | £21500 - £31500 | £20500 - £35500 |
All Civil Engineering courses of University of Salford
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 |
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Course Description
Successful architectural design is the sweet spot within science, creativity and technology. As virtual technologies push design boundaries in our built environment, a BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year degree can lead to an exciting career where you can shape sustainable and spectacular buildings.
Architectural engineers are at the heart of every successful building project team. With an ability to integrate building systems in complex design environments, they are highly-sought by architectural, planning consultancies, and developers.
Learn to design a better built environment
If you’re fascinated by the science and technology behind buildings, our four-year Architectural Engineering with Foundation year course provides robust design, engineering and construction knowledge, so you can build an exceptional skill set. Led by international experts, you will explore architectural engineering at our Peel Park campus, minutes from buzzing central Manchester. You will study architectural theory and practice alongside other architecture students, delivered in our collaborative studio environment.
The Foundation Year pathway provides you with a solid grounding in key subjects in built environment practice, so you are ready to meet the prerequisites for studying a full degree course. Learning focuses on effective communication and study skills combined with built environment specific teaching. On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to our full BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering degree.
Blending architecture and engineering disciplines, you will build a comprehensive view of the building design process from day one. You will develop both design awareness and a solid understanding of the systems integral to sustainable design. You will learn about structural principles and explore architecture theory, alongside applying tools and technologies to develop creative solutions.
Get closer to industry
Reflecting real-world practice, multidisciplinary projects and innovative problem-solving activities alongside other built environment students will be at the heart of your studies. Through our strong connections with local architectural practices and engineering firms, you will experience external critiques and guest lectures. With a focus on your future, you can also share your ideas at our annual architecture show and build your network at our exclusive built environment careers fair.
Features
- Develop critical awareness and detailed appreciation of architectural design, with the ability to design solutions for new and existing structures
- Gain an understanding of fabrication, contemporary construction and 3-D conceptions, developing competence in digital construction and BIM
- Apply modelling and analysis to explore interactions between a building and its internal and external environments
- Study the relationships between shape, material, performance, load, and construction
- Explore the role of nature, people and technology in design, and the environmental dimensions that influence the building design process
- Build transferable and professional skills, including team working, critical analysis, problem solving and project management
- Acquire the skills and knowledge so you're ready to study for the full BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering degree
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.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at University of Salford
70% | Nursing Professionals |
5% | Therapy professionals |
5% | Caring personal services |
5% | Welfare and housing associate professionals |
5% | Teaching and Childcare Support Occupation |
5% | Other Health Professionals |
5% | Business and public service associate professionals |
5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
Grading Distribution
Students of the course received the following grades
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
This particular course
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- All other courses
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- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
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:
- Foundation
University Rankings
Positions of University of Salford in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of Salford in related subject specific rankings.
Engineering
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- #26
- #34
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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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- #48
- #1182
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- Engineering
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URAP University Ranking by Academic Performance - By Field
[Published 22 July, 2023]
See all 19 university rankings of University of Salford
About University of Salford
The University of Salford is a publicly funded university in a town of the same name, in Greater Manchester, England. The university’s primary campus, Peel Park, is just half an hour’s walk from Manchester city centre. Additionally, this campus is also home to the Salford Museum and Art Gallery.
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Student composition of University of Salford
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Total number of students enrolled at University of Salford by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 17080
- postgraduates:
- 4155
- Total:
- 21235
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 BEng (Hons) | Ulster University | - | - | - | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | - | Coleraine | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons) | Heriot-Watt University | - | 7% | 0% | £9250 | £18704 | 171 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
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 |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
Urap
- Published:
- 22 July, 2023