MEng Structural Engineering with Architecture with a year in industry at Queen's University Belfast

Programme overview

Structural Engineering with Architecture covers the planning, design, construction, sustainability, management, energy use, aesthetics and rehabilitation of the built environment, including architectural design, structures, foundations, building technology and urban space and form. It is one of a family of Civil Engineering degrees at Queen's, with a common first year across three pathways (Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering with Architecture, and Environmental and Civil Engineering). The degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators for the academic requirement for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.

Faculty: Natural and Built Environment | Department: School of Natural and Built Environment (Civil and Structural Engineering) | Duration: 5 years full-time | Intake: 2027/28 entry | Study mode: full-time (integrated, with placement/industry year) | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

A common first year followed by specialisation in structural engineering with architecture, with a placement year in industry in year 3 gaining up to 12 months of hands-on experience with a relevant company.

Career pathways

Graduates are suited to concept, design and construction roles on building projects alongside architects, and to civil engineering, building management, maintenance and refurbishment. They are also sought after in finance, accountancy, commerce, education and research. Students have gained placements with Arup, AECOM, RPS, Tetra Tech, Doran Consulting, Mott MacDonald, Jacobs, McLaughlin & Harvey, Farrans Construction and Graham Construction.

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Entry requirements

A-level: AAB including Mathematics and at least one from Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Computer Science, Digital Technology, Environmental Technology, Geography, ICT (not Applied ICT), IT, Physics, Software Systems Development or Technology and Design. A maximum of one BTEC/OCR Single Award or AQA Extended Certificate is accepted, with Distinction* equated to A. Applicants not offering Physics at A-level need at least GCSE Physics grade B/6 or GCSE Double Award Science BB/66. Irish Leaving Certificate: H2H3H3H3H3H3 including Higher Level H2 and H3 in Mathematics and a Science subject. International Baccalaureate: 34 points including 6,6,5 at Higher Level, including Mathematics and a Science subject. Graduate entry: minimum 2:2 Honours degree meeting any subject requirement. Access courses are not considered (apply for BEng Civil Engineering); BTEC Extended Diplomas, HNC and HND holders are not normally considered for MEng entry but may receive a change-course offer for the BEng. All applicants need GCSE English Language grade C/4 or equivalent; for last year's entry applicants needed a minimum of six GCSE passes at B/6 or better including Mathematics and Physics/Double Award Science. Repeat applicants: offers in terms of AAA including Mathematics plus a relevant Science. Applicants are not normally asked to attend interview. MEng applicants not eligible for MEng entry are automatically considered for BEng Civil Engineering, and transfer between the BEng and this MEng may be possible at the end of Stage 2. International applicants: IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). NI/ROI residency, full-time undergraduate tuition; 2026/27 rate Source

International applicants: GBP 28,500 a year. International and EU Other rate; year not separately stated Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 5 years full-time

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