This course covers a wide range of topics within architecture, structural engineering, and environmental and energy performance, providing an excellent grounding for you to work in any relevant sector of the industry. Theoretical aspects of the course are grounded in real-life problems to illustrate the subjects being studied.

Compulsory modules

Design Skills

The aims of this module are for students to:

  • Enhance skills of observation, documentation and communication of characteristics of the material world that surrounds us.
  • Demonstrate the use of a range of 2D and 3D manual and digital architectural representational techniques as a foundation to selecting appropriate forms of representation to communicate design intent in design studio.
  • Engage in a series of design tasks to familiarise students with developing clear design concepts and narratives.
  • Produce simple technical architectural drawings conforming to industry drawing conventions.
  • Utilise a variety of visual and graphic methods of design analysis and synthesis to engender critical thinking and self-reflection.

A part aim for this module is to enable students to become aware of and develop their academic, professional and personal skills through Personal Best. Personal Best is a development programme available to all students at Loughborough University.

Structural Forms and Stress Analysis

The aim of this module is to develop understanding of commonly used structural forms and their qualitative behaviour, complex states of stress in solids, and potential failure of brittle and ductile materials.

Mathematical Modelling of Structures

The aim of this module is to develop mathematical tools to analyse the internal actions and deformations of widely used structural elements under external static loads.

Mechanical and Mathematical Principles of Fluid Mechanics

The aims of the module is to develop an understanding of fluid mechanical principles set within the context of the global hydrological cycle coupled to salient mathematical and statistical concepts.

Engineering Materials for Construction

The aim of this module is to understand the properties of civil, architectural and construction engineering materials and how this knowledge is applied to design, construction and maintenance, together with an appreciation of sustainability and buildability.

Professional Skills

The aim of this module is for the students to explore and reflect on the basics of academic and professional required for their learning development and employability in the architectural engineering sector.

Collaborative Practice in the Built Environment

The aim of this module is for the student to be introduced to collaborative practices and professional perspectives in solving design problems for the built environment, working in transdisciplinary teams and with emerging technologies in the construction sector, including exposure to digital methods of modelling and design.

Geomatics Engineering Surveying 1

The aim of this module is to begin to acquire the theoretical and practical skills required for a Junior Engineer involved with Land Surveying or Setting Out on a construction site.

Compulsory modules

Soil Mechanics and Geology

The aim of this module is for the student to understand and apply concepts of soil mechanics and engineering geology for the solution of geotechnical engineering problems and to be able to analyse and design exemplar foundation, slope and retaining structures.

Analysis & Design of Steel and Timber Structures

The aim of this module is to:

  • Enable students to use practical concepts and elastic analytical techniques for determining internal forces and displacements in structures.
  • Introduce the principles for designing steel and timber buildings using Eurocodes as an example.

Design of Concrete and Masonry Structures

The aim of this module is to:

  • Provide the students with a solid background on the key concepts and process of the structural design of concrete and masonry structures.
  • Develop their ability to apply such knowledge in the design process of a structure with concrete and masonry elements.

Thermodynamics and Heat Transfer

The aim of this module is to introduce students to the engineering topics of thermodynamics, electrical fundamentals, and heat transfer. The learning is designed to develop the fundamental knowledge and skills required to understand the design and real-world performance of buildings and their energy systems.

Indoor Environment

The aims of the module is to introduce the importance of the environmental quality of the indoor environment for occupant wellbeing, focusing on occupant thermal comfort, indoor air quality, visual and acoustic comfort, and the influence of building design in both domestic and non-domestic buildings.

Integrated Design Project 1

The aims for the students are:

  • To build upon the skills and knowledge acquired in Part A and apply them to create conceptual design solutions that meet a range of requirements.
  • To develop an understanding of the importance of adopting a holistic and sustainable approach towards design, integrating the science and art of construction within the current cultural and social context.
  • To gain a habit of self-reflection and documentation as an important aspect of their personal and academic development.
  • To collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, incorporating professional perspectives to test and develop design solutions that respond to brief requirements.

Compulsory modules

Contracts and Law in Architectural Engineering

The aim of this module is to create students' understanding of legal and contractual aspects of the Built Environment, the strategies which can be applied by architectural engineers to successfully manage construction projects, and the awareness of health and safety and the ability to apply the skills and knowledge obtained in the UK construction industry.

This module will expose the students to characteristics of the construction market to build understanding of the legal framework, contractual relationships and obligations in the construction sector and to develop knowledge, skills and awareness of professional responsibilities for architectural engineers. This would offer the opportunity for the students to interpret the particular needs of different client groups and stakeholders, evaluate the application of relevant contractual procedures and health and safety strategies in the wider society. This will expand students' knowledge and understanding of the construction industries in the National and Global arenas.

Control, Modelling and Simulation

The aims of the module are to provide students with a fundamental understanding of the underpinning mathematical techniques used in control modelling and simulation buildings and systems.

Mechanical and Electrical Systems

The aim of this module is for the student to understand the principles behind the design and operation of mechanical and electrical systems for medium to large buildings.

Integrated Design Project 2

The aim of this module is to:

  • Expand upon the knowledge and skills gained in Part A and B through projects of greater scope and complexity, offering a variety of programmes and contexts for student learning.
  • To improve students' ability to translate ideas into design solutions by working on medium-scaled projects that specify certain brief requirements.
  • To integrate architectural values with sustainable engineering practices within the field of building design.
  • To develop structural, geotechnical and energy-efficient approaches that deliver integrated and sound engineering solutions.
  • To create a routine of self-reflective practice and documentation as an essential part of their personal and academic development.

Research Dissertation

The aims of this module are for students to:

  • Demonstrate an understanding of the role of research to overcome knowledge gaps.
  • Synthesise information from a number of sources in order to gain a coherent understanding of a complex problem.
  • Undertake the process and methodology of research by defining and studying (on an individual basis) a complex problem in a specialised area relating to their degree.
  • Present rational arguments and draw independent conclusions based on a rigorous approach to collecting, analyzing and interpreting data.

The information above is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study. Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year. Please also see Terms and Conditions of Study for more information.