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Architectural Engineering

Course details
  • BEng (Hon)
  • 4 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 15/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Belfast

Course summary

The award winning BEng/MEng Hons Architectural Engineering has been designed for innovative individuals with an interest how buildings work.

The programme aims to meet the increasing demand for skilled graduates with the expertise and knowledge to deliver energy conscious and environmentally sustainable solutions for buildings.

Pioneering research shapes our teaching. Throughout the course you will explore a number of themes including energy, building services, engineering principles, sustainability and management.

Employability is embedded within the programme structure to ensure that what you study is relevant in a real-world context. The degree offers a route to professional status with excellent employment opportunities.

Our graduates have been successful in a number of roles from design engineer to energy manager.

How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
J1H1
Institution code:
U20
Campus name:
Belfast
Campus Code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level - BBC

To include 2 subjects from Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Technology and Design, Engineering, Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Construction or Engineering. Desirable Subject - applicants offering Mathematics or Physics will receive a 1 grade reduction at the time of offer. The desirable subject must be achieved at minimum grade B. Applicants can satisfy the requirement for one of the A level grades (or equivalent) by substituting a combination of alternative qualifications recognised by the University.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM

Pass overall BTEC RQF National Extended Diploma in Construction & Built Environment, Applied Science, Building Services Engineering, or Engineering with DDM.

Access to HE Diploma

Overall Access mark of 63% to include 63% in each of the level 3 modules in a Science; Mathematics; Physics or Engineering Access Course with 65% in Mathematics module for Year 1 entry. (120 Credit Access Course) (NI Access Course).

Scottish Higher - BBCCC

To include Mathematics at grade B and one other subject from: Environmental Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction or Engineering at grade B.

Scottish Advanced Higher - CCD

To include Mathematics and one other subject from: Environment Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction and Engineering.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 25 points

to include 12 points at Higher Level which must include Mathematics and one other subject from Environmental Technology, Applied Science, Geography, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Construction or Engineering.

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)

112 UCAS Tariff points to include a minimum of 5 subjects (four of which must be at Higher Level). Higher Level subjects must include two subjects at grade H3 from Mathematics, Physics, Applied Science, Chemistry, Physics and Chemistry, Environmental Technology, Biology, Geography, Construction or Engineering. Applicants are also required to have Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Level English at grade H6 or above or Irish Leaving Certificate Ordinary Level English at grade O4 or above. Applicants who are not offering Mathematics as a subject must have Irish Leaving Certificate Maths at grade H6 or above Higher Level or grade O4 or above at Ordinary Level.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE Profile to include grade C/4 in English and Mathematics. If Mathematics at A/AS level is not being offered then Grade B/6 in GCSE Mathematics is required. Please note that for the purposes of entry to this course the Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Application of Number is NOT regarded as an acceptable alternative to GCSE Maths

English language requirements for international applicants
The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Ulster recognises a number of other English language tests and comparable IELTS equivalent scores.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England£9250Year 1
Scotland£9250Year 1
Wales£9250Year 1
Northern Ireland£4750Year 1
Republic of Ireland£4750Year 1
EU£17010Year 1
International£17010Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Further information about full time undergraduate fees can be found at https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply/fees-and-finance/undergraduate

Please note that fees for NI and ROI students have not yet been confirmed for 2025/26 by the Department for the economy and so there is likely to be some increase on the above publish fee.

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