Ulster University

Degree level: Undergraduate

Architectural Engineering

Course summary

Important notice – campus change This course will move to the Belfast campus. Students will change campus part way through this course. The first degree of its kind on the island of Ireland, the BEng Hons Architectural Engineering has been designed for innovative individuals with an interest in building services and renewable technologies. 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.

How to apply

25Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: J1H1

Institution code:: U20

Campus name:: Belfast

Campus code:: B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBB

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 2 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.

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

Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Construction, Applied Science or Engineering with DDM. The following modules must be included at Distinction: Further Mathematics for Construction, Principles and Applications of Science II or Further Engineering Mathematics. Pass overall BTEC QCF Extended Diploma in Construction, Applied Science or Engineering with DDD. The following modules must be included at Distinction: Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment or Further Mathematics in Construction and the Built Environment, Mathematical Calculations for Science or Mathematical Tools in Science or Mathematics for Engineering Technicians or Further Mathematics for Engineering Technicians.

Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher - BBBCC

Scottish Advanced Higher - CCC

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points

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

120 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 4 subjects at Higher Level and one subject at Ordinary Level. Higher Level subjects must include two subjects at grade H3 from Mathematics Physics, Applied Science, Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Biology, Geography and Construction & 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. If Physics at Higher level is not being offered, Grade O4 or above at Irish Ordinary is required in this subject.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

English language requirements for international applicants The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes. Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England	£9250	Year 1
Scotland	£9250	Year 1
Wales	£9250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£4710	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£4710	Year 1
EU	£15840	Year 1
International	£15840	Year 1

Additional fee information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate.

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