MSc in Architectural Engineering Design
Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation, and Institute of Highway Engineers approved as satisfying part 2 academic base requirements for a Chartered Engineer under UK-SPEC*
Introduction
This course has been developed to provide you with the Engineering skills to be at the cutting edge of innovative eco-friendly building design. The achievements of the department in educating low carbon built environment professionals has recently been recognised through selection as one of four national Royal Academy of Engineering Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design.
To markedly reduce the energy consumption of our buildings we must not only think of the systems within a building, but the structure of the building itself as a system. This philosophy has been the drive behind developing this course that enables graduates from Engineering, or Science backgrounds to learn the skills required to design and construct low carbon buildings and to work with other building professionals. The course is based in the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering and draws on expertise from the School of Architecture and Department of Mechanical Engineering.
The programme has been designed to improve the skills base of Building Services professionals to enable them to design and construct buildings creatively and innovatively to meet tightening environmental performance targets and compete for work in international markets. This has been made possible through the post of a visiting Professor in Building Engineering Physics at the University of Sheffield and complements the new undergraduate course in Architecture Engineering Design. The visiting Professor was one of four funded in the country through a scheme run by the Royal Academy of Engineering.
For further information about the design of sustainable buildings, and the Royal Academy scheme please see the report on the Royal Academy's website.
Course overview
In order to develop innovative, high performance buildings it is necessary to have a grasp of all the components of the construction. In order to provide applicants with this essential understanding the course includes a broad base of Structural Engineering, Building Services, and Architecture. The programme builds on this foundation with modules related to the environmental performance of buildings, renewable energy systems and includes a strong focus on the understanding and use of simulation tools to model the energy consumption and the indoor environment, including lighting, thermal modeling and detailed airflow analysis. A research-led dissertation allows students to investigate related topics in more detail.
More details on the course structure can be found here.
MSc in Architectural Engineering Design Entry requirements
A good honours degree at bachelor's level, or its equivalent, in a scientific or engineering discipline. Applicants offering Architectural qualifications with evidence of mathematical skills will be considered. We will also consider applicants offering appropriate professional qualifications and experience. In this case we require a strong background in areas covered by the programme.
Students whose first language is not English must provide proof of a satisfactory standard in English. Our Departmental standard English requirement is IELTS 6.5 (with no marks less than 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
Teaching
Lectures by staff members, engineers and architects from industry, site visits, computer simulation of building performance and design projects.
Assessment
Formal examinations, coursework, dissertation with an oral examination.
Career opportunities
The course will develop skills allowing students to entire the building services profession as a consultant engineer, sustainability consultant, researcher and various other roles related to the built environment. It has been approved by the Institution of Civil Engineers, the Institution of Structural Engineers or the Institution of Highways and Transportation as satisfying part 2 academic base requirements for a Chartered Engineer under UK-SPEC.
Please note this programme is not designed to give exemption from professional examinations (such as those covered by the RIBA/ARB) which are covered by alternative courses in the School of Architecture.
Financial Support
Information about scholarships available to students from specific EU and overseas countries is available at the University's International Office.