Building Services Engineering

Develop in-demand industry expertise. You’ll focus on energy efficiency and green built environment climate change solutions on this integrated master’s degree.

What is building services engineering (BSE)?
Building services engineering, also called engineering services, helps clients develop greener products and technology to solve problems in indoor environments. Engineering services play an integral part in the comfort and sustainability of modern-day living and working.

As part of this course, you'll:

• Build expertise as you analyse mechanical and electrical engineering systems within buildings

• Understand the techniques behind low-carbon design and renewable energy systems

• Refine your skills using industry-standard design and energy analysis software applications

• Identify the complex needs of diverse clients and unfamiliar environments

• Understand the role building services engineering plays in providing efficient and cost-effective solutions to the climate crisis

• Understand the life cycle and performance of buildings and their impact on the wider environment

• Learn project management techniques for the built environment and be able to promote low-carbon solutions and sustainability

• Turn client briefs and concept designs into reality

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Boost your prospects
Completing this course will enhance your employability prospects, making you a desirable candidate to companies around the world. You’ll gain relevant experience in the industry and will be able to apply for associate membership of the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and attain Incorporated Engineer Status with the Engineering Council.

Hands-on experience
You could study this course with the option to undertake a placement in industry. This will enable you to gain appropriate work experience and the opportunity to work towards becoming a Chartered Engineer.

Networking opportunities
You’ll be part of an exciting, industry-driven study environment, with access to talks from industry leaders and guest lecturers. These will be hosted by Leeds Beckett University for CIBSE and are excellent professional development sessions. The talks will give you the opportunity to network, along with access to employers and the chance to learn from experts in the field.

Industry links
In your final year, you’ll complete a major project. Your assessment panel for this project will contain industry professionals. They’ll give you valuable professional feedback on your work.

Why study the MEng Building Services Engineering course at Leeds Beckett University?

• Fantastic placements and placement year opportunities

• Industry standard specialist facilities and local and regional site visits

• Opportunity to network with industry professionals

• Industry experienced expert teaching team

• Start on your path to becoming professionally accredited

Course Modules

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Building Services Design Principles

• Maths for Electronics & Electrical Engineering

• Management Principles & Applications

• Thermo Fluids

• Electrical & Electronic Principles

• Building Services Science

• Mechanical Services

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Engineering Mathematics

• Electrical Services & Lighting Systems

• Air-Conditioning & Refrigeration Systems

• BMS & Control Systems

• Group Design Project

• Digital Construction Technology & Applications

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Low-Carbon Systems Design

• Facilities Maintenance & Management

• Intelligent Building Technologies

• Building Physics (Modelling & Analysis)

• Dissertation

Year 4 Core Modules:

• Sustainable Systems Design

• BIM & MEP

• Integrated Project

• Research Paper

In addition, choose from a list of Year 3 option modules. Please check our website for a full and up-to-date list.

https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/courses/building-services-engineering-meng/?modules=true