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Architectural Environment Engineering including an Industrial Year

  • MEng (Hon)
  • 5 Years
  • Sandwich
  • 22/09/2025
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

Studying an MEng Architectural Environment Engineering gives you the skills and knowledge to directly reduce the carbon footprint of our built environment. You will have the expertise to shape the design of smart and sustainable buildings.

The MEng course will enable you to fulfil the academic requirements to register as a Chartered Engineer. It will enhance your ability to create detailed design proposals as part of a building design team and give you a deeper knowledge of Building Information Modelling (BIM), building physics and simulation theory.

On this course you’ll also spend a year gaining industrial experience which will enhance your career prospects and build your professional skills.

Architectural Environment Engineers work with architects and other professionals to bring buildings to life. You’ll learn about renewable energy generation, smart controls, thermal comfort (heating, cooling and ventilation), the acoustics of spaces and lighting design.

Buildings are the world’s greatest energy users and because of this, our course has a strong focus on sustainability. You’ll become an engineer that can make a difference.

You will have access to excellent facilities including dedicated design spaces, workshops and research labs equipped with the latest renewable energy technologies.

Modules

In your first and second year you will learn transferable skills, engineering fundamentals and specialist topics such as engineering mathematics, thermofluids and acoustics and lighting. Your third year comprises of a range of optional modules and project work. A strong emphasis is placed on computational fluid dynamics, energy and waste, and heat transfer and refrigeration. Modules in your final year include; research project, Simulation Modelling Theory, Building Physics and Architectural Engineering Design. Your research project will enable you to consider in more detail the holistic design of a building. You will also undertake a year in industry in year four to develop additional knowledge in aspects of management and commercial practice within industry.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • MEng (Hon) • Sandwich • 5 Years

Start dates

  • 22/09/2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
K24A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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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:
K24A
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - Not accepted

A level - AAA

including maths plus one of the following; physics, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computing, economics or further mathematics. Excludes general studies, thinking skills, global perspectives and research, critical thinking.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - Not accepted

Access to HE Diploma - Not accepted

Scottish Higher - AAABB

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Advanced Higher grades AA, including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & technology, Geography, Geology, Computing or Further Mathematics.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - D*D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma D*D in Engineering or Applied Science plus A Level mathematics grade A

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016) - D

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D in Engineering plus 2 A Levels grades AA to include A Level mathematics

Scottish Advanced Higher - AA

including Mathematics one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & technology, Geography, Geology, Computing or Further Mathematics. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AAABB.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 34 points

including one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 6 at Higher Level only. Also 6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies. Or 666 in 3 HL certificates including one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 6 at Higher Level or 7 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 6 at Higher Level only. Also 6 at Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies.

Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA, including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & technology, Geography, Geology, Computing or Further Mathematics.

Extended Project - A

If you have already achieved your EPQ at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your EPQ you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your EPQ. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your EPQ will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your EPQ will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer.

Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal - D3, M1, M1

including Mathematics and one of Physics, Chemistry, Biology, Design & Technology, Geography, Geology, Computing or Further Mathematics.

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE English grade 4 (alpha grade C), Mathematics grade 4 (alpha grade C), and one of Physics 4 (alpha grade C) or Double/Combined Science grade 44 (alpha grade CC)

AQA Certificate in Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) - A

If you have already achieved your Core Maths qualification at grade A you will automatically be offered one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject. If you are still studying for your Core Maths qualification you will receive the standard course offer, and also an alternate offer with a condition of one grade lower in a non-mandatory A level subject if you achieve an A grade in your Core Maths qualification. If you qualify for a contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will be taken into consideration and the appropriate adjustment will be made to your offer. Please note that if you qualify for an enhanced contextual offer, your Core Maths qualification will not be taken into consideration as we are unable to make any further adjustments to your offer. Core Maths qualifications offered by other exam boards are also considered for an alternative offer.

T Level

A Level Mathematics also required. For applicants with T Level qualifications without A Level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

European Baccalaureate - 85% overall including 85% or 8.5 in Mathematics 5

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

We consider applicants solely on the basis of their merits, abilities and potential – we use exam grades to prioritise applicants but look at a range of factors and aim to give everyone an equal opportunity to show their achievements.

We understand that background and personal circumstances can have an impact on academic performance at school or college. Applicants who are eligible under our contextual admissions policies may be considered for a reduced contextual offer.

Learn more on the University of Nottingham website

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
Republic of Ireland£9535*Year 1
EU£30750*Year 1
England£9535*Year 1
Northern Ireland£9535*Year 1
Scotland£9535*Year 1
Wales£9535*Year 1
International£30750*Year 1
Channel Islands£9535*Year 1

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

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

View undergraduate tuition fees for UK and international students: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/fees/tuitionfees/202526/undergraduate.aspx

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