Study our BEng Architectural Environment Engineering course and start your journey in sustainable design. With buildings responsible for up to 40% of global energy demand, your expertise will help create smart, eco-friendly structures that positively impact both people and the planet. Unique to the University of Nottingham, our course centres on using engineering principles to create places which minimise energy use in a changing climate. Fully accredited by the [Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE)](https://www.cibse.org/) ([https://www.cibse.org](https://www.cibse.org/)) this course delivers strong graduate outcomes. Studying Architectural Environment Engineering gives you the skills and knowledge to directly reduce the carbon footprint of the built environment. You will develop the expertise to shape the design of smart and sustainable buildings. You'll learn about renewable energy generation, smart controls, thermal comfort (heating, cooling and ventilation), the acoustics of spaces and lighting design. Our dedicated facilities include fluid and thermodynamics labs, renewable energy research workshops and collaborative engineering studios that mirror professional practice and promote peer learning. You’ll also have access to the [Creative Energy Homes](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/creative-energy-homes/) ([https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/creative-energy-homes](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/creative-energy-homes/)), a real-world laboratory for testing energy efficient building technologies. This course also prepares you for Chartered Engineer status once you complete the necessary training and experience. * View the [MEng Architectural Environment Engineering course](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/ugstudy/course/Architectural-Environment-Engineering-MEng) (<https://cdn-uon-live.nottingham.ac.uk/studywithus/ugstudy/courses/UG/Architectural-Environment-Engineering-MEng-Hons.html>) and other related courses * [Explore the journeys of our engineering alumni](https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/departments/abe/alumni/architecture-and-built-environment-engineering-alumni.aspx "Engingeering alumni profiles") (<https://www.nottingham.ac.uk/engineering/departments/abe/alumni/architecture-and-built-environment-engineering-alumni.aspx>) **Why choose this course?** **Course highlights** * Accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE). * Dedicated careers and placement support within the Faculty of Engineering and outstanding career prospects. Graduate destinations include AECOM, Foster & Partners, WSP, Hilson Moran, Laing O’Rourke and Long & Partners. * Opportunity to study at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China Campus (UNNC). **Proven results** * We’re ranked 3rd in the UK for building in the Complete University Guide 2026 and 5th in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2026. * The average starting salary for architecture and built environment undergraduates within 15 months of graduation was £27,818 (HESA Graduate Outcomes 2022/23).
A Level: {'start': ['A', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'B', None]} | including maths. Other preferred subjects (for an offer of ABB) are physics, chemistry, biology, design and technology, geography, geology, computer science, economics or further maths. Otherwise offer is AAB. Excludes general studies, thinking skills, global perspectives and research, critical thinking. | T Level | A Level mathematics is also required. For applicants without A Level mathematics the Foundation Year (H100) is recommended. | Scottish Higher: {'start': ['A', 'A', 'B', 'B', 'B', None], 'end': ['A', 'B', 'B', 'B', 'B', None]} | 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, computer science or further mathematics. | Access to HE Diploma: 24 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma: 21 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | To include a minimum of 15 Distinctions in Level 3 maths units. | 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). | Scottish Advanced Higher: {'start': ['A', 'A', None, None], 'end': ['A', 'B', None, None]} | including mathematics and preferably one of physics, chemistry, biology, design & technology, geography, geology, computer science or further mathematics. This qualification is only acceptable when combined with Higher grades AABBB-ABBBB. | 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. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme | 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: {'start': ['A'], 'end': ['B']} | This qualification is only acceptable when combined with A Level grades AA-BB, including minimum B in mathematics and preferably (for an offer of ABB) one of physics, chemistry, biology, design & technology, geography, geology, computer science or further mathematics. Otherwise offer is AAB. | 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”. | 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.
(no less than 5.5 in any element) As well as IELTS, we also accept other English language qualifications. This includes TOEFL iBT, Pearson PTE, GCSE, IB and O level English. Check our English language policies and equivalencies for further details. If you need support to meet the required level, you may be able to attend a Presessional English for Academic Purposes (PEAP) course. Our Centre for English Language Education is accredited by the British Council for the teaching of English in the UK. If you successfully complete your pre-sessional course to the required level, you can then progress to your degree course. This means that you won't need to retake IELTS or equivalent. Please note: For pre-sessional English or one-year foundation courses, you must take IELTS for UKVI to meet visa regulations.
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