ObjectivesThis four-year dual honours course combines the essentials of an architecture course with a structural engineering course, principally focussed on buildings and structures. The course is designed to prepare you for working in the multi-disciplinary design teams increasingly found in the construction industry. It is jointly accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects, the Institution of Structural Engineers and the Institution of Civil Engineers, so you can choose whether to become an architect, an engineer, or both. Each year of this course includes a mix of architectural and engineering subjects. We offer a comprehensive range of four-year MEng courses, and a three-year BEng course in Civil Engineering. The MEng degrees fulfil all the educational requirements to become a Chartered Engineer, whereas BEng students will need to complete a period of further learning, such as an approved MSc course or a programme of structured learning devised by an employer.
Entry requirementsEntry requirements GCE/VCE A levels - AAB BTEC National Diploma - 3 Distinctions Two GCE A Levels plus two GCE AS Levels - AA+BB Scottish Highers - AAB Irish Leaving Cert. - AAABB International Baccalaureate - 33 points Core Requirements - GCE A Level Maths plus another science A Level. VCE A Level Double Award Science or Engineering considered. Artistic creativity in the form of GCSE Grade B in Art or presentation of portfolio giving evidence of artistic ability.
Academic titleMEng Structural Engineering and Architecture
Course descriptionOur students usually select from a range of compulsory and optional modules to add up to 120 credits.
Some departments offer courses that don't feature optional modules whereas other courses are fully flexible.
Important notice :
This is a list of modules that have been offered in the past. We expect similar modules to be offered for courses starting in 2009.
This information is provided for illustration only and you should check with the department directly when applying to confirm module options.
Typical First Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Civil Engineering Design and Drawing 10
Civil Engineering Design and Surveying 10
Civil Engineering Materials 10
Civil Engineering Mathematics I 10
Civil Engineering Mathematics II 10
Civil Engineering Mechanics 1 10
Geotechnical Engineering 1 10
Humanities 51 10
Humanities 52 10
Science and Technology 51 10
Science and Technology 52 10
Structural Mechanics 2 10
Typical Second Year Modules
Module/Unit Credits
Architectural Design 2 30
Civil and Structural Engineering Design 20
Further Civil Engineering Mathematics and Computing 10