Architectural Engineering

Shape the future of the built environment. Develop multidisciplinary knowledge, practical skills and industry experience to prepare for a career in design, engineering and urban development.

Professionals working in architectural engineering are highly influential in creatively shaping the built environment. You will gain practical interdisciplinary design and management skills and start shaping their personal development as an architectural engineer in practice. 

This course integrates engineering, design and technology to help you build the skills and knowledge needed to pursue a career in the built environment. You’ll explore sustainable design, civil and structural engineering, and urban planning through hands-on learning, collaboration with industry, and international perspectives aligned with current sector demands.


* Gain real-world experience through collaborations with leading firms and access to industry-standard facilities.2 4


* Engage with international projects, diverse industries and collaborative teamwork across architecture, engineering and construction, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of the construction industry.


* Focused on industrial chartership standards, the course aims to prepare you for key roles in architecture, engineering design and urban planning.


Key Benefits


• Combining architectural design with a thorough understanding of technological and engineering developments, we aim to make graduates of this course highly sought after in industry internationally and nationally.



• Teaching from current fully qualified and experienced staff who have a high level of design and technical experience in the construction industry and some of whom are still involved in research projects (staff may be subject to change)



• Collaborative links with universities currently in 20 countries around the world, including Spain, USA, Denmark, Italy and France, giving you the chance for you to spend part of your studies abroad*



• Studios and laboratories equipped with the latest versions of CAD software including 2D, 3D and visualisation software, building information management software and building performance analysis programs*



• The opportunity to take part in events where you could meet members of the local design and building community and attend professional development meetings held by the professional institutions on campus (subject to availability)

Coventry University, part of Coventry University Group, is a modern, globally connected university with a mission to create better futures. Founded in 1843 through innovation and enterprise, they continue to work closely with industry to equip their graduates with the real-world skills and creative thinking they need to make a difference.

Coventry is also a Top 5 Student City in England (QS Best Student Cities Index 2026), and they guarantee accommodation if you apply through Clearing. With campuses across Coventry, London, Scarborough, Dagenham, and Greenwich, you can choose to study where it suits you best.

They're rated overall Gold in TEF 2023, recognising the quality of their teaching and student experience. From academic and wellbeing support to their Phoenix+ programme of employability activities and dedicated Success Coaches, they’re with you every step of the way.