Building Services Engineering - BEng (Hons)

Program Overview

Focusing on energy efficiency and sustainability, this CIBSE and Energy Institute-accredited program prepares graduates for successful careers in building services engineering, including design and build, contracting, and energy management.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This program focuses on the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of building services, aiming to equip students with the technical, management, and communication skills needed to lead teams in building services design and energy conservation.

Objectives:

• Develop technical expertise in mechanical and electrical building services engineering.
• Gain proficiency in managing teams and projects related to building services.
• Enhance communication skills for effective collaboration within the industry.
• Foster leadership qualities for successful career progression.
• Construction Practice: Provides insights into the interrelationships between industry, professional bodies, and education, highlighting key professional and research requirements.
• Introduction to Building Services: Introduces the underpinning concepts, purpose, and types of building services.
• Internal Environment and Comfort: Explores acoustics, light and lighting theory, and thermal environment and comfort.
• Thermofluids Engineering: Delves into heat transfer, fluid mechanics, and thermodynamics, exploring their application to mechanical services in buildings.
• Refrigeration, Air-Conditioning, and Heat Pump Engineering: Covers refrigeration technology, air conditioning systems, and heat pumps, expanding upon the knowledge gained in heating and ventilation systems.
• Integrated Building Design: Students work in groups to develop a fully integrated concept design for a building, from briefing and masterplanning to detailed design.
• Project and Business Management: Provides an overview of engineering management, covering financial principles, innovation management, technology strategy, and project management.
• Electrical Services in Buildings: Covers intermediate circuit theory and analysis, as well as electrical installation and services in buildings.

Year 3:

• Passive Building Design: Focuses on analyzing buildings and proposing passive methods to reduce energy consumption and improve occupant comfort.
• Major Project: A culminating project where students apply their knowledge and skills to a specific investigation, either design or research-based.
• Electrical Route:
• Electrical Power Systems and Distribution:
Focuses on 11kV high voltage electrical power systems and Low-Voltage Distribution and equipment.
• Lighting and Electrical Systems: Covers the design, installation, operation, and maintenance of lighting and electrical systems in building services industries.
• Mechanical Route:
• Heat and Mass Transfer Applications:
Provides an advanced study of heat and mass transfer, the design of heat transfer equipment, and the application of heat transfer within a building envelope.
• Thermal Energy Systems: Develops a deep understanding of the principles governing building services thermal energy systems and renewable and Low or Zero Carbon technologies.

Assessment:

Assessment methods vary depending on the module, but generally include:

• Coursework: 43% of the overall assessment
• Exams: 57% of the overall assessment

Teaching:

• Lectures, Seminars, and Workshops: Provide a structured learning environment for theoretical concepts and practical applications.
• Self-Directed Study: Encourages independent learning and research, allowing students to explore topics in depth.
• Personal Tutoring: Each student is assigned a personal tutor for academic support and guidance throughout the program.

Careers:

Graduates from this program are well-prepared for a variety of careers in the building services engineering industry, including:

• Building Services Engineer: Design, install, operate, and maintain building services systems.
• Design and Build: Work in companies that design and construct buildings.
• Contracting: Manage building services projects for construction companies.
• Consultancy: Provide expert advice on building services design and implementation.
• Energy Management: Optimize energy efficiency in buildings.
• Facilities Management: Manage the maintenance and operation of building services systems.

Other:

• The program benefits from strong industry ties, ensuring that the curriculum is up-to-date and relevant to current industry needs.
• The placement year provides valuable practical experience and enhances employability.
• The program is accredited by CIBSE and the Energy Institute, providing graduates with a recognized professional qualification.
• The program emphasizes sustainability and energy efficiency, preparing graduates for a future-focused career in the building services industry.

UK Fees £9250 Int. Fees £14900 Tuition fees are subject to annual inflationary increases. Part-time part-time year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 year 5 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £5550 International fee: £8940 AOS/LSBU code: 2090 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: UK: £27750 International: £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £6166.67 International fee: £9933.6 AOS/LSBU code: 5304 Session code: 1PS00 Total course fee: UK: £21583.34 International: £34767.6 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £5550 International fee: £8940 AOS/LSBU code: 2090 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: UK: £27750 International: £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £6166.67 International fee: £9933.6 AOS/LSBU code: 5304 Session code: 2PS00 Total course fee: UK: £21583.34 International: £34767.6 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £5550 International fee: £8940 AOS/LSBU code: 2090 Session code: 3PS00 Total course fee: UK: £27750 International: £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £6166.67 International fee: £9933.6 AOS/LSBU code: 5304 Session code: 3PS00 Total course fee: UK: £21583.34 International: £34767.6 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £5550 International fee: £8940 AOS/LSBU code: 2090 Session code: 4PS00 Total course fee: UK: £27750 International: £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £3083.33 International fee: £4966.8 AOS/LSBU code: 5304 Session code: 4PS00 Total course fee: UK: £21583.34 International: £34767.6 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £5550 International fee: £8940 AOS/LSBU code: 2090 Session code: 5PS00 Total course fee: UK: £27750 International: £44700 Full-time full-time year 1 year 2 year 3 year 4 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £9250 International fee: £14900 AOS/LSBU code: 2072 Session code: 1FS00 Total course fee: UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 UK (including any optional years): £27750 International (excluding any optional years): £44700 International (including any optional years): £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £9250 International fee: £14900 AOS/LSBU code: 2072 Session code: 2FS00 Total course fee: UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 UK (including any optional years): £27750 International (excluding any optional years): £44700 International (including any optional years): £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £0 International fee: £0 AOS/LSBU code: 2072 Session code: 3FS00 Total course fee: UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 UK (including any optional years): £27750 International (excluding any optional years): £44700 International (including any optional years): £44700 The fee shown is for entry 2024/25 UK fee: £9250 International fee: £14900 AOS/LSBU code: 2072 Session code: 4FS00 Total course fee: UK (excluding any optional years): £27750 UK (including any optional years): £27750 International (excluding any optional years): £44700 International (including any optional years): £44700 Possible fee changes The fees for international students are reviewed annually and the University reserves the right to increase the tuition fees in line with the RPIX measure of inflation up to 4 per cent. Scholarships Bursaries We offer a number of £1,500 bursaries in partnership with the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers.