Architecture and Environmental Engineering (with Foundation Year) - BEng(Hons)

The course is built around a sequence of design studios, and, in parallel, lecture courses (modules) which introduce you to ideas and skills needed for the creation of elegant, resource-efficient architecture. These modules will help you to develop a body of knowledge encompassing environmental physics, building services systems, and historical context. There will be a strong emphasis on energy efficiency and environmentally-sound specification. The modules of last two years of your course are particularly structured to connect these theoretical strands within the course to the practical task of design.

Year 0 (Foundation Year)

You will study the Foundation Year alongside students from our other Architecture and Product Design courses, and so you may be able to transfer to a course in one of these areas at the end of the Foundation Year.

• Foundation Maths, Algebra and Calculus
• Foundation in Design Communications
• Foundation Design Studio
• Foundation Design History

The normal expectation is that you must pass all Year 0 modules before progressing to Year 1.

Year 1

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Technical Studio 1
• Studio 1
• Mathematics and Engineering Principles
• Building Physics and Services

Year 2

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• IT for Designers
• Studio 2
• History of Architecture
• Building Services Applications
• Energy Transformation

Year 3

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Research and Design Strategies
• Design and Engineering Studio 3
• Strategic Design and Energy Simulations
• Engineering Building for Use
• Collaborative Practice
• Application of Mathematics in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Final year

You will study the following compulsory modules:

• Theories of Architecture and Their Application to Design
• Design and Engineering Studio 4
• Mechanical Services
• Energy Management and Performance Evaluation

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved we will inform you.

Teaching methods are varied depending on the module; studios, lectures, project work and tutorials all have a part.

The Department's inter-professional approach includes projects where you will work with students from other disciplines within the built environment. This encourages mutual respect and understanding of the professions which you are likely to be working with during your career. This helps you to develop and practice the skills of presentation, negotiation, communication and delegation.

Teaching staff provide a friendly, enabling environment for learning. They are actively engaged in research or professional practice, ensuring you learn directly from the latest academic and business developments.

Student representatives sit on a wide range of committees at University and Department level, where they can influence discussions and decisions which affect your learning experience.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Assessment is achieved through a balance of coursework and examinations. Examinations are held in either January or May/June. Coursework will be a variety of essays, reports, surveys, design projects or teamwork.

You are encouraged to do 'formative work' to prepare for assessments: this does not count towards your marks, but the feedback which you receive will help you to improve your performance.

Support is available for students who have difficulties with numeracy, IT, literacy and study skills.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.