Architectural Design Engineering
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Blend creativity, engineering expertise, and industry experience to design innovative structures addressing the challenges of today’s urban environments.
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BEng (Hons) Architectural Design Engineering
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Starts:Sep 2026
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Duration: 3 years
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Mode:Full time
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UCAS code:K410
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Fees:UK: £9,790 (2026/27) International: £17,500 (2026/27)
Why study this degree?
- Build a strong foundation in architectural design through studio- and practice-based learning
- Develop applied knowledge of structures, materials, and environmental systems
- Experience working on complex briefs, including transport hubs, sports venues, and infrastructure projects
- Gain advanced skills in digital modelling, performance analysis, and technical communication
- Prepare for diverse built environment careers, with interdisciplinary collaboration alongside architecture students.
What makes this course unique?
Integrated Learning: Combines design, structure, and building performance in a collaborative, practice-based curriculum.
Industry Engagement: Work on live briefs from industry and community, addressing the needs of evolving cities like London.
Physical & Digital Tools: Use model-making, Revit (BIM), and IES (thermal modelling) to enhance industry readiness.
Collaborative Learning: Attend lectures and seminars focused on designing public spaces, new buildings, and retrofitting existing ones.
Design-Led Focus: Studios prioritise infrastructure briefs while teaching engineering principles.
Progression to Part 2 Architecture: Keep the architectural path open while gaining engineering credibility for professional registration.
Interdisciplinary Learning: Shared modules with Architecture, Interiors, and Urban Landscape.
Built Environment Impact: Tackle real-world projects on transport, public spaces, sports, and cultural venues in London.
Key Learning Methods:
- Industry-Connected, Project-Based Learning: Embedded in real-world projects with industry collaboration.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Supports coherence across modules and a creative, inclusive student experience.
- Signature Pedagogies:
- Creative, collaborative, and authentic learning
- Digital, regenerative, and purpose-driven education
- Inclusive and embodied teaching practices
- Digital & Technological Innovation: Emphasis on emerging tech like AI, VR, and AR, with access to collaboration labs and Centre of Excellence in Emerging Technologies.
- Inclusive Practice: Focus on mental health, neurodiversity, and cultural competence, fostering a sense of belonging.
- Collaborative Learning: Student voice shapes learning through mentoring, tutorials, and cross-disciplinary projects.
- Sustainability Focus: Prepare students to address climate and social justice challenges, with opportunities to engage in UN Sustainable Development Goals and other climate initiatives.
The specifics
Course Specification - BEng (Hons) Architectural Design Engineering*
* subject to validation
Course Specification - BEng (Hons) Architectural Design Engineering with Integrated Foundation Year**
** subject to validation
Entry requirements
Meet the lecturers
Facilities available on this course
Ravensbourne building
Swathed in a mosaic of 28,000 gleaming tiles, our building plays a standout role on the Greenwich Peninsula.
iMac suite at Ravensbourne
iMac suite at Ravensbourne University - ideal for design students and computing students.
Print shop at Ravensbourne University
Our Print Shop team will help you with all your printing needs. Whatever the size or material you want to work with, we can help. Bring your ideas up to scale with our large format printer and create printed designs for fabrics or textiles with our screen printing facilities.
Library at Ravensbourne
The Ravensbourne University library has a large collection of print, online and multimedia resources available for staff and students to use.
Kit Store at Ravensbourne
As a digital student, you'll need access to equipment relevant to your course that will support your learning.
The Kit Store provides a wide range of equipment that students can borrow to complete their projects. Staff can also borrow equipment to deliver their practical sessions.
It houses a wide range of equipment from industry standard manufacturers, including cameras, audio, lighting, and more.
Staff at the Kit Store are trained in various relevant departments and are available to give advice on all the equipment within the store, to help you realise your project.
