MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering

This module introduces you to construction techniques associated with domestic dwellings including building regulations and building services. It develops your understanding of the performance of buildings and the influence of materials and workmanship specification on performance.

This module provides you with a sound basic understanding of the principal materials used in construction and the scientific principles related to environmental services within buildings. Alongside this you will be encouraged to apply appropriate analytical methods to investigate scientific problems related to environmental conditions and processes in buildings.

This module introduces you to the fundamental concepts and principles of mechanical and electrical engineering, heat transfer, thermodynamics and fluid mechanics, and the application of these to engineering problems in the built environment.

The aim of this module is to introduce the fundamental skills needed for the design process. The module will equip you with the fundamental tools, including the necessary IT skills necessary to carry out an architectural engineering design project. Also, you will be able to develop and refine your written, verbal, graphical and presentation skills.

The aim of this module is to develop your knowledge and understanding of the mathematics underpinning engineering, and to apply these techniques within an engineering context. This module provides a foundation in engineering mathematics for use in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

This module develops the students' knowledge and understanding of engineering mathematics and statistics, and their limitations, for use in the analysis and solution of engineering problems. Students will develop knowledge and understanding of the probability theory and statistics underpinning engineering, and apply these techniques within an engineering context. This module will help you be able to apply a range of statistical methods, tools and notations proficiently in the analysis and solution of engineering problems.

The aim of this module is to develop your understanding of the principles of heat transfer, thermodynamics and general engineering and the application of these principles to sustainable and energy efficient design and operation of building engineering systems, plant and equipment. The module will enable you to utilise appropriate mathematical methods to solve mechanical engineering problems.

The aim of this module is to further develop an appreciation of electrical principles and relate them to the practical processes applied in the design of electrical engineering services in buildings. You will be provided with the skills and knowledge required to appreciate industry standard data and by its application critically analyse the underpinning theoretical concepts which are incorporated in typical design techniques.

This module will equip you with the knowledge and skills of the construction production process, particularly focusing on managing resources, environmental considerations and health and safety.

This module aims to bring together different professions from the built environment disciplines and to enable you to work collaboratively on a BIM (Build Information Modelling) project. It highlights the nature of the construction and property roles using industry standard software to support the decision making process in a sustainable environment. In addition, this module will allow you to develop and refine the skills necessary for the management and successful completion of a significant project. This will include attention to building services systems, function, form and aesthetics of buildings.

The aim of this module will provide you with the knowledge and skills necessary to interpret the building engineering needs and requirements of a range of simple and moderately complex buildings and develop practical schemes. In this context building engineering refers to the building services systems, function, form and aesthetics of buildings. You will develop and refine skills necessary for the development, management and successful completion of a significant project and also develop and refine written, verbal, graphical and presentation skills.

The aim of this module is to understand the academic research process and the differing techniques, strategies and methods used to undertake engineering research in the built environment. You will develop a research proposal that can be taken forward to the final year research project.

This module develops your knowledge and skills further within the area of construction site management. This considers Health, Safety and Welfare, and site processes including planning, quality, risk and environmental considerations. The practical skills of using industry standard programming tools will be developed further, including BIM.

The aim of this module is to develop an understanding of the theory, principles and practices of building energy systems modelling and simulation techniques and to use analytical approaches to the appraisal of environments and design proposals. This module is designed to contrast the traditional longhand calculation and estimation methods of analysing building internal environments and engineering processes with modern innovations in building thermal and energy modelling, and building information modelling.

The aim of this module is to investigate the environmental consequences of energy use in buildings with particular reference to building engineering systems and services. You will critically evaluate the environmental and economic benefits which are consequent on the specification of various building engineering systems and appropriate low and near zero carbon technologies. The module provides an understanding of the environmental consequences of energy use in general and via building services installations in particular.

This module will enable you to work both collaboratively and individually on realistic projects that facilitate the development and integration of a range technical and professional skills within the context of architectural engineering. This module brings together your learning throughout their study and further develops the project work undertaken at levels 4 and 5. The module requires you to demonstrate professional standards both in the production of solutions to building services engineering projects and in the management of the process by which the solutions are developed in a team situation.

The aim of this module is to enable you to complete a substantial piece of individual work and build on their expertise in a Building Engineering subject. You will develop your research, time management, presentation and written communication skills. The dissertation enables you to personally select, and complete an in-depth study on, a topic related to Building Engineering. 

The aim of this module is to evaluate how the concept of sustainable development is incorporated into practical design strategies for buildings. You will be able to appreciate the role of sustainable energy management in the built environment and to critically evaluate various methods of managing energy use for sustainable development. 

This module provides you with an in depth awareness of the key issues of commissioning, maintenance and facilities management for Architectural and Building Services Engineers.

The aim of this module is to introduce the concepts of sustainability to enable an understanding of the importance of construction in the global environmental context. You will develop an understanding of the type of sustainability strategies that can be adopted by construction organisations and the barriers of implementation. You will also develop a critical approach to management style within organisations and identify approaches to develop leadership skills. 

The aim of this module is to develop your research and conceptual design skills and use these together with other professional skills expected of a consulting engineer to solve an engineering problem presented by a client.