BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering

Professional accreditation

Our BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering course offers you accreditation, meeting the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 1 requirements for architecture and the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) standards for Incorporated Engineer status. The course is also accredited by the Board of Architects Malaysia.

This course also prepares you for master's courses validated by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), ensuring you're well-equipped for professional recognition and further study.

Placements

There's no compulsory work placement on this degree, but we strongly encourage you to get experience through work or internships during vacations.

Experience also hones your skills, industry knowledge and professional network, making you an attractive graduate.

Fieldwork

We arrange day trips so you can visit study locations and meet people that can inform your work. We also arrange residential field trips locally, nationally and internationally.

Stonewater design project trip

A group of our Year two students had an exciting opportunity to showcase their dwelling projects to Stonewater Housing Association. The project brief asked students to design collective housing for Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic groups in Bristol. Students were asked to take a progressive approach in their design demonstrating an understanding of how different cultures live. Eight finalist students presented to staff at Stonewater and the winning student, Leandro, was offered 2-weeks' paid work experience as a prize. Due to the success of this partnership, we're working with Stonewater and hope to collaborate with them on an ongoing basis.

Study facilities

Learn in modern facilities, including design studios and dedicated project rooms. 

In specially designed buildings, get hands on in labs dedicated to low carbon design and construction materials. 

Develop CAD, model-making, design, and drawing skills in integrated studios. Create architectural models using laser cutters, computerised routers, and wind tunnels, or in wood, metal, and concrete workshops. 

Conduct spatial enquiries and analyse data with industry-standard GIS and statistical software.

Learn more about UWE Bristol's facilities and resources.

Take a personalised virtual tour of the Architecture facilities and experience what a typical day could look like here for you.

Careers / Further study

Graduates of our BEng(Hons) Architecture and Environmental Engineering are well-prepared for a broad range of careers. You'll gain professional qualifications, meeting the requirements for RIBA Part 1 and CIBSE standards for Incorporated Engineer status, which as well as accreditation by the Board of Architects Malaysia, will set you on the path to becoming a registered architect or building services engineer.

Studying sustainability, inclusivity, and innovation will make you an asset to employers who are addressing global challenges like climate change and urban resilience. You'll develop design skills that you'll be able to apply to broader environmental, social, and economic contexts, enabling you to think critically and creatively.

Hands-on learning through studio work, live projects, and community collaborations ensures you graduate with practical experience and professional readiness. You'll engage with real-world issues, working directly with planning agencies, industry stakeholders, and local communities to develop critical professional skills.

Whether you choose to specialise in architecture, engineering, or a combination of both, you'll have the foundation to pursue an impactful career. Our course prepares you to address the needs of society, clients, users, and the environment, drawing on the interdisciplinary strengths of our School of Architecture and Environment.

Our graduates are known for their ability to integrate architecture and engineering seamlessly, creating context-sensitive solutions. You'll be prepared to design inclusive, healthy, and sustainable places for future societies, making meaningful contributions to the built environment.

As an architect, you could go on to work in private practices, design firms, or government agencies, creating innovative and sustainable buildings. Your engineering skills will open doors to roles in building services, environmental consultancy, and renewable energy sectors, where you'll design systems that enhance building performance and sustainability.

Get inspired

Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and help you to find graduate jobs, summer placements and global opportunities.

We can also help you to find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

Supplementary fee information

Additional costs

Additional costs are for items you could need during your studies that aren't covered by the standard tuition fee. These could be materials, textbooks, travel, clothing, software or printing.

Learn more about costs.