BEng(Hons) Building Services Engineering

Content

The optional modules listed are those that are most likely to be available, but they may be subject to change.

Year one

You will study:

• Mathematics for Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Engineering Principles (Building Engineering)
• Construction Technology and Services
• Law, Economics and Management
• Environmental Physics and Materials.

Year two

You will study:

• Building Services Applications
• Energy Transformations
• Applications of Mathematics in Civil and Environmental Engineering
• Procurement and Contract Practice
• Sustainability and Energy Simulations.

Plus, one optional module from:

• Collaborative Practice
• Industrial Placement.

Final year

You will study:

• Interactive Systems and Comfort Controls
• Energy Management and Performance Evaluation
• Mechanical Services
• Design Project.

Plus, one optional module from:

• Dissertation A
• Low Carbon Building Services.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

"There were great opportunities to gain industry contacts and the course leaders were well connected. One of my course leaders arranged a mentor for me from a Building Services firm, which led to me getting my current job as a Building Services Engineer." Tibonge, Building Services Engineering graduate.

Learning and Teaching

Most taught modules involve a programme of lectures with follow-on tutorials or seminars for smaller groups.

You may need to attend demonstrations and undertake practical investigations in the laboratories.

Several modules involve work-based learning in real-world settings like plant rooms and local buildings.

Learn from friendly teaching staff who actively engage in research and professional practice to make sure you know about the latest ideas and business drivers.

Find out about thermal performance and energy management, heating and cooling, lighting and electrical services, water, drainage and public health.

Get support to use computer-aided design (CAD) and modelling software in our IT labs. Receive valuable feedback on your work from students who are further ahead in their studies with the Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) network.

Attend regular presentations from visiting professionals and guest lecturers so you can learn about industry challenges and best practice. Join the CIBSE Young Engineers Network and meet inspiring professionals in the region.

Become a technically creative and competent graduate with the skills to succeed in a highly competitive industry.

See our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Approximate percentage of time you'll spend in different learning activities*:

Year	Scheduled learning and teaching study	Independent study	Placement study
1	28%	72%	0%
2	24%	76%	0%
3	22%	78%	0%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year

Socialise and volunteer

Attend guest lectures, field trips, live projects and social events with like-minded students in our Architecture Society.

Showcase your work

Showcase your work to family, friends and potential employers in the final year degree show.

Study time

You'll be expected to attend classes one day a week (usually 9am to 5pm) during the 12 weeks of term one (September to December) and the 12 weeks of term two (January to April).

We expect you to do an average of 12 hours a week of self-directed study.

Assessment

You should expect mix of coursework and exams, which assess what you know and can do and help you develop the confidence and skills that employers' value.

Examinations are held in January and May. Coursework is made up of essays, reports, surveys, design projects and teamwork. You can submit coursework online or by post.

We encourage you to do formative work like practice tests to prepare for assessments. This doesn't count towards your marks but the feedback you get will help you improve your performance.

We provide support for students who have difficulties with numeracy, IT, literacy and study skills.

Learn more about assessments.

Approximate percentage of marks awarded by each assessment method*:

Year	Written exam assessment	Coursework assessment	Practical exam assessment
1	50%	50%	0%
2	46%	51%	3%
3	13%	59%	16%

*Calculated from compulsory and optional modules (where applicable) each year