Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons)
Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom
Course overview
Zero carbon/low energy engineering to create sustainable, safe, healthy and comfortable internal building environments.
Key highlights
- Focuses on zero carbon and low energy building engineering
- Covers sustainable, safe, healthy and comfortable internal building environments
Entry requirements
- A-level: BBC — to include to include grades BB in Two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences (Single or Double Award). We will also accept Geography, Digital Technology or Design & Technology as long as they are presented with one of the main A level subjects above. *Desirable Subject Offer - GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. BCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade B
- A-level: BCC — to include to include grades BC in Two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences (Single or Double Award). We will also accept Geography, Digital Technology or Design & Technology as long as they are presented with one of the main A level subjects above. *Desirable Subject Offer - GCE A Level Maths, Further Maths or Physics. Applicants presenting any of the above Desirable Subjects will receive a ONE grade reduction at the time of offer i.e. CCC. The Desirable Subject can be achieved at grade C
- BTEC — In Construction, Engineering or Applied Science subject
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher level subjects must include H3 in two subjects from Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physics and Chemistry, Applied Science, Geography, Construction Studies, Engineering or Environmental Technology. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to two of these subjects above
- Irish Leaving Certificate: 104 — 104 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; to include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. Higher level subjects must include H3 in two subjects from Mathematics, Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Physics and Chemistry, Applied Science, Geography, Construction Studies, Engineering or Environmental Technology. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to two of these subjects above
- Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 60% (120-credit Access Course; Access Course must be in a Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject to include 60% in NICATS Maths level 2 if applicant doesn't possess GCSE Maths at grade C. GB Access to HE Diploma in Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject plus GCSE English and Maths at minimum grade C
- HNC / HND — Year 1 Entry - Construction/Civil Engineering/Building Services Engineering/General Engineering subject; Year 1 Entry - General Engineering subject; Year 2 Entry -Construction/Civil Engineering/Building Services Engineering subject
- GCSE: C — to include Mathematics
Scholarships
Creative Industries and Communication Scholarship
£2,200 scholarship applied as discount to your tuition fee. In addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship.
Up to £2,200GREAT Scholarship
We are offering £10,000 towards tuition fees for one-year Masters programmes (excluding eLearning) to students from from a range of countries, who will enrol into UK higher education institutions in the 2026-27 academic year.
Up to £10,000International Postgraduate Scholarship
£2,000 scholarship applied as a discount to your tuition fee.
Up to £2,000Law and Criminology Scholarship
£2,200 scholarship applied as discount to your tuition fee. In addition to the £2,000 international postgraduate scholarship.
Up to £2,200Study Abroad Scholarship
10% international tuition fee discount.
Up to 10% of fees
Careers this course leads to
- Building Services Engineer
- Architectural Engineer
- Energy Engineer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Mechanical and Electrical Design Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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