Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons)
University of Salford
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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Peel Park Campus

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SEP-25

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3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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**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 ...Read more


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.


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+ 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

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
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These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
12/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
37th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
73rd
Architecture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£18,000
What students say
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Felix
07 Feb 24

Everything good, everything..Read more

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Muhammad
26 Feb 23

The atmosphere, access to the correct materials, studying and learning from successful peers, spending several years studying architecture while immersed in a fantastic culture,..Read more

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

108 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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AS:

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Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:

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Extended Project:

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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

30 Grades / Points required

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

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

D*D* Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):

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

DMM Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):

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108 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

108 UCAS Tariff Points from Higher Level

108 UCAS Tariff Points from Higher Level

From a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

A minimum of 108 UCAS Tariff Points from a QAA Approved Level 3 Access to HE Diploma to contain a minimum of 45 credits at Level 3 and 15 at Level 2 to total 60 credits overall for the full award..

108 UCAS Tariff Points from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent. Additional AS Levels can be used towards the overall tariff points provided they are not completed in the same subject as the A2.

108 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

108 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

Including a grade 5 in Standard Level Maths and grade 5 in Standard Level English.

108 UCAS Tariff Points from Higher Level

96 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

96 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own. Must be completing a minimum of 2 of these or other A Level equivalent qualification.

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96 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own or with additional AS Levels. Must be doing an additional A2 or equivalent to top up to required points.

108 UCAS Tariff Points. Not acceptable on it's own. Points must be gained from a minimum of 2 A2's or equivalent.

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
44%
Physics
31%
Art & Design
27%
3D Design
20%
Product Design
16%
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Felix
07 Feb 24
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons)
Everything good, everything...
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Muhammad
26 Feb 23
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons)
The atmosphere, access to the correct materials, studying and learning from successful peers, spending several years studying architecture while immersed in a fantastic culture,...
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University of Salford
University of Salford , Salford

Located just minutes from Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the University of Salford is a hub of contemporary learning...

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