Studying 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.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.This degree has three taught years 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<br>1st in the UK for Building (The Complete University Guide 2024) and 2nd in the UK for Building (The Times Good University Guide 2024)<br>Become a highly qualified engineer with advanced knowledge on how to design sustainable, low carbon buildings<br>Extensive career options from building services engineers, sustainability consultants to building performance and public health engineers<br>Study at a world top 10 most sustainable urban university, according to the UI Greenmetric ranking 2023<br>Our school of architecture has been voted a top 3 school by Architects' Journal 2020Careers overview:<br>Strong links with UK and international companies offer our graduates excellent prospects for employment, research training and professional recognition. This course involves the use of modern and environmentally friendly technologies to create comfortable and efficient indoor environments. Typically employed within Consulting Engineer practices, graduates in this field apply their skills to design occupant focused, energy efficient buildings incorporating renewable energy, sustainable design, ventilation, lighting, acoustics and electricalcontrol systems.Year in industry:<br>On this course you may be able to spend a year working in industry where you could gain first-hand experience of the exciting challenges that are faced by engineers and refine the skills you have built so far in the course. While it is the student’s responsibility to find and secure a year in industry host, the Faculty of Engineering placements team will support you throughout this process.