Program Overview
The Architectural Engineering MEng at the University of Liverpool is a four-year integrated Master's degree that combines architecture and structural engineering. Graduates are equipped with the skills to design and construct buildings, bridges, and infrastructure, and meet the academic requirements for Chartered Engineer status. The program emphasizes practical application, project work, and a holistic approach to engineering.
Program Outline
Architectural Engineering MEng - University of Liverpool
Degree Overview:
The Architectural Engineering MEng is a four-year integrated Master's degree designed to prepare students for careers at the intersection of architecture and structural engineering. The program aims to equip graduates with the skills and knowledge to apply engineering principles to the planning, design, and construction of the built environment. The program is multidisciplinary, encompassing civil engineering and architecture, and is jointly delivered by the School of Engineering and the School of Architecture. It is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng).
Objectives:
- To provide students with a multidisciplinary skill set to design building structures, bridges, and critical infrastructure.
- To equip students with a solid technical grounding in civil/structural engineering.
- To foster a robust understanding of the architectural, societal, economic, and environmental aspects of design solutions.
- To prepare graduates to become Chartered Engineers with the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institution of Highways Engineers, and the Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation.
Outline:
Year One:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Environmental Design 1 (ARCH111)
- GEOMECHANICS 1 (CIVE120)
- CIVIL AND ARCHITECTURAL ENGINEERING PROJECTS (CIVE162)
- Engineering Mathematics (ENGG198)
- SOLIDS AND STRUCTURES 1 (ENGG110)
Year Two:
- Compulsory Modules:
- ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 2 (ARCH211)
- GEOMECHANICS 2 (CIVE220)
- GROUP DESIGN PROJECT (CIVE263)
- STRUCTURAL ELEMENT DESIGN (CIVE241)
- PROGRAMMING FOR CIVIL ENGINEERS (CIVE286)
- ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING AND INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT (CIVE261)
- EXPERIMENTAL METHODS (ENGG201)
- Engineering Mathematics II (CIVE299)
- STRUCTURAL BEHAVIOUR (CIVE203)
- Digital Modelling (CIVE287)
Year Three:
- Compulsory Modules:
- Construction Management (CIVE345)
- CONTEXT 3.1: HISTORY AND THEORY OF ARCHITECTURE (ARCH321)
- ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN 3 (ARCH311)
- Geotechnical Engineering (CIVE320)
- INDIVIDUAL PROJECT (ENGG341)
- OLD STRUCTURES OF STEEL, TIMBER AND MASONRY (CIVE334)
- STRUCTURES 3 (CIVE344)
- EARTHQUAKE ENGINEERING (CIVE342)
Year Four:
- Compulsory Modules:
- ADVANCED GEOMECHANICS (CIVE420)
- STRUCTURAL SYSTEMS (CIVE405)
- BIM Implementation in Collaborative Environments (ARCH725)
- TECHNOLOGY 3.1: INTEGRATED TECHNICAL PROJECT DESIGN (ARCH361)
- Advanced Construction Management (CIVE450)
Assessment:
Assessment methods vary depending on the module and include:
- Coursework
- Examinations
- Project work
- Presentations (individual and/or group)
- Specific tests or tasks
Teaching:
- The program utilizes a combination of face-to-face teaching methods, including:
- Group lectures
- Laboratory sessions
- Tutorials
- Seminars
- The program emphasizes project work, with an increasing focus on practical application as students progress through the years.
- Students are supported by individual academic advisors.
Careers:
- The program prepares graduates for a range of careers in the built environment, including:
- Architectural engineering
- Structural engineering
- Construction management
- Project management
- Graduates are equipped with the skills and knowledge to work in a variety of sectors, including:
- Architecture firms
- Engineering consultancies
- Construction companies
- Government agencies
- The program provides opportunities for work experience placements during the summer or for a full academic year in leading engineering companies.
- Graduates may also pursue postgraduate opportunities at the MSc or PhD level.
Other:
- The program includes a year abroad option, allowing students to spend an academic year at one of the University's partner universities.
- Students have the opportunity to participate in the Constructionarium, a six-hectare site designed to provide hands-on construction experience.
- The program emphasizes the development of a holistic, systems approach to engineering, incorporating technical knowledge and skills alongside an appreciation of the life-cycle processes involved in engineering.
- The program also considers ethical, safety, environmental, economic, and social considerations involved in practicing as a professional engineer.
Tuition fees UK fees (applies to Channel Islands, Isle of Man and Republic of Ireland) Full-time place, per year £9,250 Year in industry fee £1,850 Year abroad fee £1,385 International fees Full-time place, per year £27,200 Year abroad fee £13,600 Fees shown are for the academic year 2024/25. Please note that the Year Abroad fee also applies to the Year in China. Tuition fees cover the cost of your teaching and assessment, operating facilities such as libraries, IT equipment, and access to academic and personal support. Additional costs This includes a lab coat, safety boots, and a residential construction course.
