BEng (Hons)/MEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Ulster University

Programme overview

A full-time sandwich course in zero carbon and low energy engineering to create sustainable, safe, healthy and comfortable internal building environments.

Faculty: Faculty of Computing, Engineering and the Built Environment | Department: Belfast School of Architecture and the Built Environment | Duration: 4 years (sandwich, including a 48-week industrial placement in Year 3) | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: part-time / full-time | Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Themes include energy, building services, engineering principles, sustainability and management. Years 1, 2, 4 and 5 each comprise 120 credits over two semesters, and Year 3 is a 48-week supervised industrial placement worth 60 credits. Year 1 includes Mathematics.

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Entry requirements

A Level subject requirements: grades BB in two from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences. Foundation degree entry (Construction or Engineering) requires Maths equivalent to GCSE grade C/4.

Domestic applicants: GBP 4,985 a year (2026/27). Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU settlement status students Source

International applicants: GBP 17,490 a year (2026/27) Source

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years (sandwich, including a 48-week industrial placement in Year 3)

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