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

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15-SEP-25

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3 Years

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

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Start date

15-SEP-25

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3 Years

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Course info

With an increasing demand for architects and engineers who can provide multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, our architectural engineering degree combines the creativity of architecture with the rigour of building engineering, preparing you for a successful future career designing and engineering the built environment. Learn how to apply the principles of environmental design and engineering and deliver the sustainable buildings of the future.**Join a unique multidisciplinary course** and ...Read more

With an increasing demand for architects and engineers who can provide multidisciplinary knowledge and skills, our architectural engineering degree combines the creativity of architecture with the rigour of building engineering, preparing you for a successful future career designing and engineering the built environment. Learn how to apply the principles of environmental design and engineering and deliver the sustainable buildings of the future.


Join a unique multidisciplinary course

and study both the architectural design and engineering of buildings.


Gain industry experience

with the option to take part in a year-long paid work placement.


Learn using industry-standard facilities, resources and equipment

, including a designated design studio space, specialist laboratories and workshops, Mac and PC suites and a 360-degree immersive vision theatre.


Live, real-world projects

. Test your newly developed architectural and engineering knowledge and skills.


Professional accreditation.

The only fully accredited BSc Architectural Engineering course by The Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) in the UK.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
70/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
39th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
65th
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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 - 100 = 0% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
0%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Building graduate salary at this uni
£26,000
UK Building graduate salary
£26,000
What students say
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Islamiat
05 Dec 23

I find the academic environment impeccable, complemented by top-notch facilities. The university's supportive community and effective services leave little room for improvement,..Read more

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Anna
05 Dec 23

It's in a good location close to the city centre and the hoe. Some of the buildings are pretty dull and not nice to be..Read more

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

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Scottish Higher:

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Scottish Advanced Higher:

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UCAS Tariff:

96 - 112 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

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

Extended Project:

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 - 28 Grades / Points required

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

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

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

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

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

DD - D*D* Grades / Points required

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

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

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

MMM - DMM Grades / Points required

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

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

T Level:

Pass (C and above) Grades / Points required

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

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

96-112 UCAS tariff points, including a minimum of 2 A Levels

In combination with Advanced Highers.

96-112 tariff points, including two Advanced Highers. GCSE English and Maths accepted within.

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

Pass a named Access to HE Diploma (e.g. Preferably Construction, Engineering or Combined however other subjects will be considered) with at least 33 credits at Merit and/or Distinction.

Considered in combination

GCSE English and Maths accepted within this.

96-112 UCAS tariff points. GCSE English and Maths accepted within this.

Considered in combination

Preferably Construction, Engineering, however will consider over subjects. 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points.

Considered in combination

Any subject considered. 96 - 112 UCAS tariff points.

Considered in combination

Preference on Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction, however any subject considered.

Considered in combination

Popular A-level subjects

Building

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

Business Studies
44%
Geography
17%
Mathematics
16%
History
15%
Economics
15%
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Latest reviews

Latest Architectural Engineering reviews

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Islamiat
05 Dec 23
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons)
I find the academic environment impeccable, complemented by top-notch facilities. The university's supportive community and effective services leave little room for improvement,...
Read more
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Anna
05 Dec 23
Architectural Engineering BSc (Hons)
It's in a good location close to the city centre and the hoe. Some of the buildings are pretty dull and not nice to be...
Read more
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University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth , Plymouth

The University of Plymouth is a modern campus university ideally placed in the centre of Britain’s Ocean City, Plymouth, located on...

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University of Plymouth
Drake Circus Plymouth PL4 8AA United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Plymouth  0.2 miles away

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