University of Liverpool

Architectural Engineering

University of LiverpoolLiverpool, United Kingdom

Course overview

Architectural Engineering is for students who wish to work at the intersection of architecture and structural engineering. Students develop a multidisciplinary skill set to design building structures and components of critical infrastructure. This includes learning about the technical, societal, historical, economic and environmental aspects needed to manage complex systems in the built environment.

The Architectural Engineering degree is a multidisciplinary degree, encompassing civil engineering and architecture jointly delivered by the School of Engineering and the School of Architecture. Architectural engineers are responsible for the design of different systems within a building or an aspect of critical infrastructure with a particular focus on key areas. As a student, you will be provided with a multidisciplinary skill set to design building structures, bridges and critical infrastructure incorporating both the solid technical grounding that a typical civil/structural engineering degree provides; alongside a robust and wider appreciation of the architectural, societal, economic and environmental aspects associated to a particular design solution.

This programme also has a year abroad option, an incredible opportunity to spend an academic year at one of our partner universities. This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as an Incorporated Engineer (IEng) and partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). Candidates must hold a masters or doctorate accredited as further learning for CEng to hold accredited qualifications for CEng registration.

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Key highlights

  • Accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators for IEng registration
  • Partially meets academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration
  • Jointly delivered by the Schools of Engineering and Architecture
  • Combines civil and structural engineering with architectural design
  • Learn to design building structures, bridges and critical infrastructure
  • Optional year abroad at a partner university

Entry requirements

  • A-level: AAB — to include including Mathematics
  • A-level: ABB — to include with A in the EPQ; with EPQ
  • GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
  • A-level: BB — BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: Acceptable at grade Distinction* alongside BB at A level including A Level Mathematics.
  • BTEC: D*D* — to include in relevant; BTEC Level 3 Diploma
  • BTEC: D*DD — to include in acceptable; BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma; combined with A levels
  • International Baccalaureate: 34 — overall with no score less t
  • Irish Leaving Certificate — H1,H1,H2,H2,H2,H3, including H2

Scholarships

  • Bridge House College Nigeria Law Scholarships

    Value: £2,000

    Up to £2,000
  • Kaplan Digital Pathways Excellence Scholarship

    Kaplan Digital Pathways Foundation Certificate, will receive a £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000
  • Liverpool Excellence Scholarship for Undergraduates

    If you’re an international undergraduate student who hasn’t studied with us before, you could be eligible for a scholarship offering a tuition fee discount of £7,500.

    Up to £7,500
  • Sport Liverpool Performance Programme

    A very limited number of grants, worth up to £3,500, are available through the High Performance Athlete Programme.

  • University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong and Tung Undergraduate Scholarships

    The University of Liverpool Graduate Association Hong Kong undergraduate scholarships are worth £10,000 per year for three years and are awarded to students originating from Hong Kong.

    Up to £10,000
  • University of Liverpool International College Excellence Scholarship

    £5,000 tuition fee reduction for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural engineer
  • Structural engineer
  • Civil engineer
  • Bridge engineer
  • Building services design engineer
  • Infrastructure engineer

Cost of study

UK/Home: Full-time place, per year - £9,790; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £1,465 | International: Full-time place, per year - £32,000; Year in industry: £1,955; Year abroad: £16,000

Admission

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