BSc (Hons) Architectural Engineering

Successful architectural design is the sweet spot between technology, science and creativity. As we push design boundaries further, and create buildings that are both sustainable and spectacular, choose to study the engineering brains behind architectural beauty with our BSc Architectural Engineering degree.

Bringing together the architecture and engineering disciplines, this course will provide you with a comprehensive perspective of building design from day one. Gain robust knowledge of building structures as you learn about leading a multidisciplinary approach to building design. Experience action-learning as you join a vibrant student community, learning alongside other students from architects, design technologists and the built environment.

Guided by international expert tutors, this course will help you to develop career-focused knowledge and skills. Through live briefs and guest lectures from local architecture, you’ll graduate excited and inspired, ready to help change our built environment for the better.

You will:

• Explore interactions between a building and its internal and external environments, and the relationships between shape, material, performance, load, and construction
• Understand the role of nature, people and technology in design, alongside the economic and environmental dimensions that impact the building design process
• Be part of a vibrant multidisciplinary learning environment, working with students from other built environment disciplines, including architects, architectural design technologists, building surveyors, construction managers and quantity surveyors
• Develop key skills required by an architecture professional, including project appraisal, team working, critical analysis and problem-solving

The University of Salford’s industry-relevant courses gives students the real-world skills they need to succeed in today’s competitive job market. Through forming strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, the University of Salford works with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges.

Students can choose from a variety of subjects including business management, law, science, engineering, built environment, computing, nursing, physiotherapy, media, the arts, creative technology and more.

Teaching is supplemented with work placements, internships, live projects or field trips so students can put their learning into practice.

A campus-based university, Salford boasts an exciting location, just minutes away from Manchester city centre, which is known for its vibrant cultural arts scene, international food and world-class sports.

The campuses provide students with an outstanding learning experience and the chance to use industry-standard facilities to reflect the workplace. The main campus features the beautiful Peel Park where students can relax in between lectures or walk next to the river.

The University of Salford also has a high-tech campus at MediaCity next to the BBC and ITV and amongst over 200 digital and media companies.

Attractive scholarships are offered to support international students with paying fees, as well as options for paying fees across 5 or 7 monthly instalments.

The University of Salford currently has over 4,000 international students who make up part of the total student body of 23,000. The community is very friendly and multicultural, and everyone is welcome no matter their background, religion, or beliefs.

The University of Salford also offers specialist careers support for international students which can be accessed free of charge and for a lifetime. The support includes how to find a job, interview and CV techniques, guidance on workplace etiquette in the UK, and advice about visas.