Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year

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With the foundation year, you'll build a strong academic base. You'll learn essential skills in mathematics, programming, applied science, and engineering, all of which are key to your success in the main degree. This year is all about preparing you, so you are ready to handle the challenges of the engineering course with confidence. It will also help you grasp the fundamental concepts, making your move into the full degree smoothly and successfully.

Are you passionate about designing sustainable, cutting-edge buildings that make a real impact? If you want to study architectural engineering, an Architectural Engineering degree at CCCU is the perfect place to kickstart your future. Blending style with structure, you’ll learn how to create designs that are not only eye-catching but also functional, safe, and energy-efficient.

From day one, you’ll collaborate on projects, simulating professional work environments in our state-of-the-art facilities, including the £65 million Verena Holmes building. At CCCU you’ll also have opportunities to tackle real-world challenges alongside industry partners, giving you a unique edge when you graduate. You’ll learn through the innovative CDIO (conceive, design, implement, operate) approach, developed by MIT, which focuses on solving real-world problems as you push the boundaries of what's possible in engineering.

This engineering degree also gives you the chance to collaborate with industry leaders, gaining invaluable experience and building connections that will set you apart when you graduate. Plus, you’ll develop a personal portfolio showcasing your creativity, problem-solving skills, and engineering expertise, making you an attractive candidate in the competitive world of construction and design.

Whether you’re designing innovative homes or tackling large-scale commercial projects, this architectural engineering degree will equip you with the skills and confidence you need for an exciting career in one of the UK’s fastest-growing industries.

Specialist facilities

Our multimillion-pound Verena Holmes building is home to our engineering workshop, mechatronics lab, makerspace and mechanical physics lab, all equipped with industry-standard technology such as wind turbines, plasma cutters, laser systems, industry-leading 3D printers, a water treatment plant, a bioreactor, a distillation column, and more.

For a list of core and likely optional modules, please visit our website.