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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Architectural Engineering
University of Salford
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architectural Engineering course at University of Salford.
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Most popular A-levels studied
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Architectural Engineering or another course from the same subject area.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Mathematics | C |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | B |
| Fine Art | C |
| Biology | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K132
Here's what University of Salford says about its Architectural Engineering course.
Successful architectural design is the sweet spot within science, creativity and technology. As virtual technologies push design boundaries in our built environment, a BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering degree can lead to an exciting career where you can shape sustainable and spectacular buildings.
Architectural engineers are at the heart of every successful building project team. With an ability to integrate building systems in complex design environments, they are highly-sought by architectural, planning consultancies, and developers.
Learn to design a better built environment If you’re fascinated by the science and technology behind buildings, our three-year architectural engineering course provides robust design, engineering and construction knowledge, so you can build an exceptional skill set. Led by international experts, you will explore architectural engineering at our Peel Park campus, minutes from buzzing central Manchester. You will study architectural theory and practice alongside other architecture students, delivered in our collaborative studio environment.
Blending architecture and engineering disciplines, you will build a comprehensive view of the building design process from day one. You will develop both design awareness and a solid understanding of the systems integral to sustainable design. You will learn about structural principles and explore architecture theory, alongside applying tools and technologies to develop creative solutions.
Get closer to industry Reflecting real-world practice, multidisciplinary projects and innovative problem-solving activities alongside other built environment students will be at the heart of your studies. Through our strong connections with local architectural practices and engineering firms, you will experience external critiques and guest lectures. With a focus on your future, you can also share your ideas at our annual architecture show and build your network at our exclusive built environment careers fair.
Features
- Accredited by Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Develop critical awareness and detailed appreciation of architectural design, with the ability to design solutions for new and existing structures • Gain an understanding of fabrication, contemporary construction and 3-D conceptions, developing competence in digital construction and BIM • Apply modelling and analysis to explore interactions between a building and its internal and external environments • Study the relationships between shape, material, performance, load, and construction • Explore the role of nature, people and technology in design, and the environmental dimensions that influence the building design process • Build transferable and professional skills, including team working, critical analysis, problem solving and project management
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architectural engineering
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Year One:
- Architectural Engineering 1
- Design Studio 1A
- Design Studio 1B
- Design Technology 1
- History and Theory 1
Year Two:
- Design Studio 2A
- Interior Architecture Design Studio 2B
- Practice 2: Multidisciplinary Project
- Architectural Engineering 2
- Design Technology 2
Year Three:
- Architectural Engineering 3
- Design Technology 3
- Integrated Design Studio
- Practice 3
How you will be assessed
Architectural Engineering is a design-driven field combining construction technology, principles of architectural structures, principles of sustainability, history and theory and practice. Depending on the module focus, you will be assessed using a range of methods that can best analyse your skill development.
Typically, these will include:
- Design Portfolio projects
- Essays and critiques
- Online tests
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of Salford
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Salford students who took the Architectural Engineering course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
med
Teaching on my course
85%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
90%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
90%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
81%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
78%
low
Learning opportunities
87%
med
Learning opportunities
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
88%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
90%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
86%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
86%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
83%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
95%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
86%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
83%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
64%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
88%
high
Academic support
84%
med
Academic support
84%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
78%
low
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
90%
med
Organisation and management
71%
low
Organisation and management
71%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
78%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
low
Learning resources
88%
med
Learning resources
88%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
80%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
95%
high
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
88%
med
Student voice
65%
low
Student voice
65%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
47%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
75%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
83%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
71%
low
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Architectural Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
95%
In work, study or other activity
90%
Say it fits with future plans
75%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
45%
Engineering professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Architecture and construction professionals
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Architectural Engineering - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£26.3k
First year after graduation
£30.7k
Third year after graduation
£32.1k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Architectural Engineering.
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
Discussions
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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