Architectural Engineering BEng (Hons)
Ulster University
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Location

Belfast

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

4 Years

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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)

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Belfast

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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Civil Engineering
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The award winning BEng/MEng Hons Architectural Engineering has been designed for innovative individuals with an interest how buildings work.The programme aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled graduates with the expertise and knowledge to deliver energy conscious and environmentally sustainable solutions for buildings.Pioneering research shapes our teaching. Throughout the course you will explore a number of themes including energy, building services, engineering principles, ...Read more

The award winning BEng/MEng Hons Architectural Engineering has been designed for innovative individuals with an interest how buildings work.The programme aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled graduates with the expertise and knowledge to deliver energy conscious and environmentally sustainable solutions for buildings.Pioneering research shapes our teaching. Throughout the course you will explore a number of themes including energy, building services, engineering principles, sustainability and management.Employability is embedded within the programme structure to ensure that what you study is relevant in a real-world context. The degree offers a route to professional status with excellent employment opportunities.Our graduates have been successful in a number of roles from design engineer to energy manager.

Key stats

CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
30th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
42nd
Civil Engineering
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 85 = 15% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
15%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Civil Engineering graduate salary at this uni
£23,000
UK Civil Engineering graduate salary
£24,000

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

BBC Grades / Points required

Scottish Higher:

BBCCC Grades / Points required

Scottish Advanced Higher:

CCD Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

25 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

To include 2 subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Engineering, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Construction or Engineering.Desirable Subject - applicants offering Mathematics or Physics will receive a 1 grade reduction at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at minimum grade B.Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

To include Mathematics at grade B and one other subject from: Environmental Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction or Engineering at grade B.

To include Mathematics and one other subject from: Environment Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction and Engineering.

Overall Access mark of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules in a Science; Mathematics; Physics or Engineering Access Course with 65% in Mathematics module for Year 1 entry. (120 Credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).

to include 12 points at Higher Level which must include Mathematics and one other subject from Environmental Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction or Engineering.

112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). Higher Level subjects must include two subjects at grade H3 from Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Biology, Geography, Construction or Engineering. Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English at grade H6 or above or Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English at grade O4 or above. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject must have Irish Leaving Certificate Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level.

Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science, Building Services Engineering, or Engineering with DDM.

Popular A-level subjects

Civil Engineering

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
44%
Information & Communication technology
29%
Biology
25%
Physics
23%
Technology & Design
22%
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Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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£4,750 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£16,320 per year

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Students from EU

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£16,320 per year

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Students from International

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£16320 Per year

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