Focusing on energy efficient buildings, you'll learn about building simulation, building information modelling, integration of renewable energy and building services design.

Join Architectural Engineering (Hons)Êcourse which focuses on the performance of buildings and the fundamental interactions between building design, building construction, building management, the environment, and humans.

Be part of a vibrant multidisciplinary learning environment, working together with students from other disciplines in the construction sector, such as building surveying, construction management, architecture and quantity surveying atÊUniversity of Plymouth

The combination of lectures, design workshops, field trips, site visits, tutorials with industry partners and an optional year-long paid industry placement, will prepare you for a range of routes in the built environment sector including design engineering, project management and architectural consultancy.

Lead the way in the industry Ð our course focuses on high performance and energy efficient buildings, which will place you at the forefront of the sector and able to embrace the trend towards stricter environmental and energy based legislation.

Gain valuable workplace experience with a paid year-long placement in a leading engineering consultancy or architectural practice in the UK or abroad. Our industry links will help you find a placement, boosting your studies with practical experience and developing the contacts that can lead to future employment.

Real-world impact as you engage in industry-led group projects with real project briefs and clients. Guided by our panel of industrial advisers, youÕll develop the professional skills and networking to stand out in this sector.

Explore the industry with site visits and field trips (including a European field trip), where you will observe building design, construction and operational practices within and outside the UK.

Career

Learn from leaders in their fields - our staff come from both industry and research backgrounds. YouÕll have the opportunity to work alongside industry professionals and have access to an exciting and diverse programme of visiting speakers.

There is currently a global shortage of qualified Architectural Engineers. Architectural engineering graduates are in great demand because of the ever increasing importance placed on the design, construction and operation of sustainable buildings.