University of Salford

BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year

University of SalfordSalford, United Kingdom

Course overview

Successful architectural design is the sweet spot in science, creativity and technology. Lay the foundations for an exciting career shaping sustainable and spectacular buildings with our BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year degree.

Key highlights

  • Foundation year prepares students for full architectural engineering degree study
  • Combines science, creativity and technology in building design
  • Focus on designing sustainable buildings

Entry requirements

  • GCSE: C/4 or above — to include English Language, Mathematics
  • UCAS tariff points: 64 — UCAS tariff points 64 points A level 64 UCAS points, typically two grade Cs BTEC National Diploma MMP (BTEC Extended Diploma), MM (BTEC Diploma).
  • BTEC: MMP — BTEC National Diploma
  • BTEC: MM — BTEC Extended Diploma
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass

Scholarships

  • Global Gold Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,500; For postgraduate - £3,000

  • Global Silver Excellence Scholarship

    For undergraduate - £3,000; For postgraduate - £2,500

  • IFY Excellence Scholarship

    For qualifying applicants, the IFY Excellence Scholarship is worth £2,500 for one year of study on the IFY programme starting from September 2026.

    Up to £2,500

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural engineer
  • Architectural technologist
  • Building services engineer
  • Sustainability consultant
  • Design engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: See latest UK/home undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding | International: See latest international undergraduate fees: https://www.salford.ac.uk/undergraduate/fees-and-funding

Admission

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