BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University

Turn your passion for sustainable, cutting-edge design into a high impact career with an Architectural Engineering degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Blending style with structure, you’ll learn how to create designs that are not only eye-catching but also functional, safe, and energy-efficient. You'll learn in cutting-edge facilities shared with other eingineering and STEM subjects with access to equipment that will give you hands-on, practical experience.

Faculty: School of Sciences, Psychology, Arts and Humanities, Computing, Engineering, and Sport  |  Department: Engineering and Computing  |  Duration: 3 years (Full-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September 2026, September 2027  |  Location: Canterbury, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Master the balance between aesthetic design and technical structure to create safe, functional buildings. Implement the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Develop, Implement, Operate) framework to solve complex, real-world engineering challenges. Core modules include Year 1: Integrated Design and Professional Practice, Applied Mathematics and Programming, Material Science and Testing, Integrated Electro-mechanical Systems and Practices; Year 2: Human Centric Design for Healthy Buildings, Structural Dynamics in Design, Sustainable Engineering Lifecycle, Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning, Architectural Design Studio; Year 3: Modelling and Simulation for Engineers, Integrated Projects and Management, Engineering Project, Design and Performance Optimisation.

Career pathways

This course will empower you to design stunning and functional buildings that make a lasting impact. You'll learn to balance aesthetics and structural integrity, ensuring your designs are both visually appealing and sustainable.

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