Architectural Engineering Beng (Hon)

**Why study Architectural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University?**<br/>- Course developed in partnership with practising architectural engineers<br/><br/><br/>- Degree covers both the domestic sector and commercial buildings, new and refurbished<br/><br/><br/>- Opportunity to undertake a years industrial work placement<br/><br/><br/>- Dedicated Industry Unit to identify both placement opportunities and potential employers, both in the UK and overseas<br/><br/><br/>- Annual employers day event helps students find placements and make useful industry contacts<br/><br/><br/>- LJMU ranked 8th university in the UK for building degrees (The Times UK University Rankings 2025)<br/><br/><br/>- LJMU ranked 16th in the UK for construction, surveying and planning courses (The Guardian University Guide 2025) <br/><br/><br/>**About your course**<br/>The BEng (Hons) Architectural Engineering at Liverpool John Moores University is informed by internationally-acclaimed research plus extensive links with employers, who also offer exciting paid placement opportunities.<br/><br/>Modern living depends upon the engineering services that are an integral part of buildings, and these systems consume a significant percentage of the energy used in the UK.<br/><br/>Architectural Engineers operate as part of a professional team alongside architects, structural engineers, quantity surveyors and other construction professionals to ensure that buildings continue to function efficiently while de-carbonising the energy supply. They need to be technically competent and practical in outlook, but also good communicators as they give advice to a wide range of people.<br/><br/>This programme, which has been developed in partnership with practising professionals, helps you gain the skills required to design complicated building engineering systems that can control internal environmental conditions and minimise energy use, such as the heating, lighting, power, lifts, ventilation, water and utilities, as well as managing their installation, commissioning and maintenance.<br/><br/>Projects are integrated at all levels of the degree, with materials and supervision provided by employers so you can replicate real-life scenarios in your work. After your second year, you will be encouraged to take up a years paid work placement with a building services engineering consultant or contractor (subject to finding suitable placement).<br/><br/>**Additional course costs**<br/>There are no travel costs for day site visits. Optional residential study visits in the UK and abroad will have costs involved.