Structural Engineering and Architecture

In order to qualify, professional engineers and architects must obtain appropriate academic qualifications, accredited by the relevant professional institutions, and must also obtain sufficient practical experience and training. This programme addresses a need for graduates who have the background necessary to bridge the cultural and educational divide that has traditionally existed between structural engineers and architects. The programme is the first-degree programme in the UK to have accreditation for both Civil and Structural Engineering and Architecture i.e. to fully satisfy the academic requirements for registration with the Engineering Council as a Chartered Engineer and is recognised by the Royal Institute of British Architects as giving exemption from RIBA Part 1. The qualification is also prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB), subject to periodic review by ARB, for the purposes of entry onto the United Kingdom Register of Architects. The programme includes significant industrial involvement, with a variety of industry speakers, practice lectures, industrial tutors for design projects, and site visits. The departments also have strong links with alumni and an Industry Partnership careers event which provides opportunities for graduate jobs, work placements and advice on career opportunities. Graduates from this programme have a very strong employability record with most going on to jobs in Structural Engineering or Architecture.