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Architectural Environment Engineering

  • BEng (Hon)
  • 3 Years
  • Full-time
  • 21 September 2026
  • Undergraduate
University Park Campus
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Course summary

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

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.

This degree has three years of teaching, meaning that you will only need to complete an additional year of further study if you want to become a chartered engineer. For some students, especially international students, the preferred route is to do our BEng course and then stay on to complete an MSc degree. Take a look at the course page for our four-year MEng in Architectural Environment Engineering course.

Why choose this course?

  • 1st in the UK for Building (The Complete University Guide 2024) and 2nd in the UK for Building (The Times Good University Guide 2024)

  • Become a highly qualified engineer with advanced knowledge on how to design sustainable, low carbon buildings

  • Extensive career options from building services engineers, sustainability consultants to building performance and public health engineers

  • Study at a world top 10 most sustainable urban university, according to the UI Greenmetric ranking 2023

  • Our school of architecture has been voted a top 3 school by Architects' Journal 2020

Modules

For detailed information about the modules you will study, please visit the course page: https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Architectural-Environment-Engineering-BEng-Hons-U6UAEENG.html

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Park Campus

Study options

  • BEng (Hon) • Full-time • 3 Years

Start dates

  • 21 September 2026

Apply by
14 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:
K240
Institution code:
N84
Campus name:
University Park Campus
Campus Code:
-
Points of Entry:
Year 1

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How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
K240
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

UCAS Tariff Not accepted

A level ABB - AAB

including maths. Other preferred subjects (for an offer of ABB) are physics, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computing, economics or further maths. Otherwise offer is AAB.

Excludes general studies, thinking skills, global perspectives and research, critical thinking.

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

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma Engineering DDD including Distinctions in each of “Engineering Principles”, “Calculus for Solving Engineering Problems” and “Further Engineering Mathematics”.

Access to HE Diploma D: 24 credits M: 21 credits

To include a minimum of 15 Distinctions in Level 3 maths units.

Scottish Higher AABBB - ABBBB

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

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) DD

RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD in Engineering or Applied Science plus A Level mathematics grade B or RQF Level 3 BTEC National Diploma DD in any subject 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 BB to include A Level mathematics or RQF Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate D in any subject plus 2 A Levels grades AB to include A Level mathematics.

Scottish Advanced Higher AA - AB

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

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme 30 - 32 points

Including one of Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches - 5 at Higher Level or 6 at Standard Level or Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation - 5 at Higher Level only. Also Higher Level in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies (for an offer of 30).

Or 655 in 3 HL certificates including one of HL5 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or SL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches and HL5 in one of biology, chemistry, physics, geography, geology, economics, computer science or environmental systems and societies.

Or 665 in 3 HL certifications including one of HL5 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches, HL5 in Mathematics Applications and Interpretation or SL6 in Mathematics Analysis and Approaches.

WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales A - B

This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA-BB, including Mathematics and preferably 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, M2 - D3, M2, M3

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

GCSE/National 4/National 5

GCSE requirements - 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 is also required. For applicants without A Level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended.

European Baccalaureate - 75-80% overall including 80% or 8.0 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

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

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* 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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