MEng Hons Architectural Environment Engineering

Course overview
Studying an MEng Architectural Environment Engineering gives you the skills and knowledge to directly reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. You will have the expertise to shape the design of smart and sustainable buildings.The MEng course will enable you to fulfil the academic requirements to register as a Chartered Engineer. It will enhance your ability to create detailed design proposals as part of a building design team and give you a deeper knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM), building physics and simulation theory.Architectural Environment Engineers work with architects and other professionals to bring buildings to life. You'll learn about renewable energy generation, smart controls, thermal comfort (heating, cooling and ventilation), the acoustics of spaces and lighting design.Buildings are the world's greatest energy users and because of this, our course has a strong focus on sustainability. You'll become an engineer that can make a difference.You will have access to excellent facilities including dedicated design spaces, workshops and research labs equipped with the latest renewable energy technologies.Why choose this course
1st in the UK for Building (The Complete University Guide 2024) and 2nd in the UK for Building (The Times Good University Guide 2024)
Become a highly qualified engineer with advanced knowledge on how to design sustainable, low carbon buildings
Extensive career options from building services engineers, sustainability consultants to building performance and public health engineers
Study at a world top 10 most sustainable urban university, according to the UI Greenmetric ranking 2023
Our school of architecture has been voted a top 3 school by Architects' Journal 2020Careers overview:
Strong links with UK and international companies offer our graduates excellent prospects for employment, research training and professional recognition. This course involves the use of modern and environmentally friendly technologies to create comfortable and efficient indoor environments. Typically employed within Consulting Engineer practices, graduates in this field apply their skills to design occupant focused, energy efficient buildings incorporating renewable energy, sustainable design, ventilation, lighting, acoustics and electricalcontrol systems.