Architectural Engineering
Heriot-Watt University
UCAS Code: K131 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Heriot-Watt University
UCAS Code: K131 | Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Entry requirements
A level
including Mathematics at B for entry to Level 1. For entry to Level 2: BBB including Mathematics.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
We accept Foundation Apprenticeships in combination with other qualifications such as SQA Highers and Advanced Highers.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
It is also a requirement of every applicant to have English and Mathematics at a minimum of National 5 Grade C or GCSE Grade C or 4 (or equivalent)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
with Higher Level Mathematics at 5 for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: 33 points with Mathematics at Higher Level 6.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
in a relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: DMM in a relevant engineering course (including sufficient Mathematics).
Scottish Advanced Higher
including Mathematics plus Highers BBBB for entry to Year 2.
Scottish HNC
HNC in relevant subject with B in graded unit including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC in relevant subject with A in graded unit including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics.
Scottish HND
For Year 2 entry: HND in relevant subject with BB in graded units including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics courses. For Level 3 entry: HND in relevant subject with AB in graded units including pass in appropriate SCQF level 7 Mathematics.
Scottish Higher
including Mathematics.
We will consider T Levels as suitable for entry to our degree programmes, however, certain subject requirements may be required for entry to specific programmes. Where this is not evident as part of the T Level studies, we may ask for additional qualifications.
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About this course
Architectural Engineering is about sustainable building design. From reduction of greenhouse gas emissions to smart, connected, resilient homes, architectural engineers design innovative, energy efficient indoor environments of the future.
There is a growing need to provide society with modern buildings that are sustainable, energy efficient and green. Architectural engineers focus on the interaction between engineering services, building design and human behaviour to design appropriate low-energy, indoor environments for buildings.
Our Architectural Engineering discipline aims to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for the specification, design and management of engineering services required in the built environment, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions.
The courses are supported by an Industry advisory panel involving representatives from major multi-national employers. The panel supports our courses ensuring our curriculum delivers exactly what the industry needs and that our graduates are work ready.
Employment prospects for architectural engineering graduates are excellent. There are many exciting opportunities for people who want to play a professional role in helping to shape the built environment of the future.
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Edinburgh Campus
Architectural Engineering
What students say
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Civil engineering
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Top job areas of graduates
Do you want to be in demand? This might be the degree for you! We are officially short of civil engineers, and so around two thirds of civil engineering graduates start jobs specifically as civil engineers, and starting salaries are well over £25k last year. Demand for civil engineers and related jobs - we're short of all of them - means that good graduates have plenty of options directly related to their degree when they graduate. This is a subject where work experience can be very helpful in getting a job and many students do work for engineering companies while they take their degrees.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Civil engineering
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
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£35k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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