Ravensbourne University London has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Course Overview The BEng Architectural Design Engineering course blends creativity, technical expertise, and industry engagement to prepare students for the complexities of modern cities. From cultural landmarks to transport systems, it equips ambitious learners with the skills to design bold, high-performance structures that redefine contemporary urban environments. Why this course? This course offers a distinctive route into architectural education, combining creative design with a rigorous technical foundation. You’ll learn to design bold, high‑performance structures that respond to the challenges of contemporary urban life. Unlike traditional engineering degrees, this BEng is design‑led. And unlike purely architectural courses, it is technically oriented. At Ravensbourne, you’ll explore both spatial and structural design, preparing you to shape the future of the built environment. What will you gain?
- A solid foundation in architectural design, with studio and practice-based learning at its core.
- Applied understanding of structures, materials, and environmental systems.
- The ability to engage with complex briefs: transport hubs, sport venues, infrastructure buildings.
- Skills in digital modelling, performance analysis, and technical communication.
- Preparation for progression to multiple careers in the built environment (including readiness to qualify as an architect through further study).
- Unique exposure to a collaborative and interdisciplinary teamwork through shared modules with architecture and built environment courses.
- This course offers students a holistic learning experience beyond architecture or engineering in isolation, bridging creativity and technical proficiency in a single, immersive pathway.
- Integrates design, structures, and building performance, creating a curriculum where technical and creative modules converge in studio-led and practice-based projects backed by industry and community live briefs to adapt to the needs of evolving cities such as London.
- Combining physical and digital frameworks of delivery, where model-making and digital/virtual tools such as Revit (BIM) or IES (thermal modelling) enhance students’ readiness for industry.
- Learning in a unique collaborative cluster where they attend lectures and seminars and problem-solve around the design of public spaces in cities, new buildings, the reuse and retrofit of existing ones, and the infrastructures that make the city possible.
- Throughout the course you will explore the following:
- Architectural Design Foundations
- Structures, Materials, and Environmental Systems
- Complex Briefs and Large-Scale Projects
- Digital Modelling and Performance Analysis
- Technical Communication and Professional Readiness
Modules
On Year 1, you will explore the following: Materials research Specialist Study 1: Structure Specialist Study 2: Building Performance Specialist Study 3: Introduction to Environment and Services.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Royal Institute of British Architects
- The Joint Board of Moderators
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- K410
- Institution code:
- R06
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 120 points
A level - BBB
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
T Level - P
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | IELTS: 5.5 overall with 5.5 in each component of the test. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 72 | TOEFL iBT: 72 points overall including minimum Reading 18, Listening 17, Speaking 20, Writing 17. We cannot accept TOEFL iBT Home Edition test. All tests must be taken in person at a test centre. |
| PTE Academic | 59 | PTE Academic or SELT: 59 overall with minimum 59 in each component of the test. |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College London B2 SELT ISE II: Pass overall with Pass in each component of the test. |
Other tests may be accepted. Please view our website for full English language requirements and options. If you have any questions please email [email protected]
Ravensbourne English Language Requirements
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535* | Year 1 |
| EU | £17500 | Year 1 |
| International | £17500 | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
* All 'Home' fees will be set at the UK Government capped level; figures currently shown are the fees for 2025 entry and are subject to change for 2026 entry.
Provider information
Ravensbourne University London
Greenwich Peninsula
6 Penrose Way
Greenwich
SE10 0EW