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Architectural Engineering is how formal engineering and technology practices are applied to building design and construction in todays fast-paced, ecologically responsible and cost-driven construction industry. It is an exciting, broad-based and challenging profession and the role is evolving today at an unprecedented rate.
Architectural engineers play a critical role in the interdisciplinary design teams of todays built environment sector and as a consequence rank among the highest paid built environment professionals.
Our Architectural Engineering programme considers low carbon building design and the integration of renewable energy systems into buildings. It deals with services engineering issues, building the skills required to cope with the challenges in services design and implementation which will be experienced in the working environment, and provides students with the best foundation for launching or accelerating a career as an architectural engineer.
Part-time and Distance Learning study options
This programme can be studied on a part-time basis or via Independent Distance Learning (IDL), ideal for those in employment or with other commitments, providing flexible study options that fit around work or family. As an IDL student you will not be required to attend any lectures, tutorials or other events at any of Heriot-Watt Universitys campuses.
RAEng Centre of Excellence
In collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering, the School of the Built Environment is a recognised Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design. This is one of four such Centres to be established at UK universities that jointly form a national network to demonstrate and exchange best practice in teaching and research for the sustainable built environment. To find out more about the Centre of Excellence visit our news pages. The Centre also ensures graduates of Architectural Engineering will be used to working within an inter-disciplinary environment involving architecture, engineering and construction.
Professional recognition
This programme meets the professional development needs as specified by the Engineering Council (ECUK) and relevant engineering institutions in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
It allows graduates at either Diploma or MSc level to achieve a qualification equivalent to an MEng which will therefore gain professional recognition by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI). The programme does this by providing:
- learning which contributes to the educational requirement for CEng;
- design tasks undertaken to an acceptable standard;
- development of transferable skills appropriate to professional practice.
Industry links
The Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design within the School of the Built Environment has excellent industry links. Staff within the Institute are actively engaged in a variety of research projects relating to building design, specification, management and operation.
Teaching and research excellence
The School of the Built Environment has a strong record in built environment research. In the most recent Research Assessment Exercise (RAE 2008) 60% is classed internationally excellent or better.
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Students undertake eight taught courses for the Diploma plus the research dissertation for the MSc. Students can opt to complete a total of four courses and graduate with the Heriot Watt University Postgraduate Certificate.
The taught element of the programme comprises 8 courses, with three mandatory/core courses and one optional course per semester:
Semester 1
- Building Electrical and Lighting Services (mandatory)
- Low Carbon Buildings (mandatory)
- Ventilation and Air Conditioning (mandatory)
- Contracts and Procurement (optional)
- Water Conservation (optional)
- Sustainable Design and Development (optional)
Semester 2
- Thermofluids (mandatory)
- Human Factors of the Built Environment (mandatory)
- Architectural Acoustics (mandatory)
- People and Organisational Management for the Built Environment (optional)
- Corporate Social Responsibility (optional)
- Energy Systems (optional)
Building Electrical and Lighting Services
Semester 1 (mandatory)
This course outlines the theory and utilisation of electrical power in buildings. It aims to:
- Provide an overview of ac systems.
- Provide an insight into the design of electrical distribution systems.
- Illustrate a systematic approach to circuit design.
- Provide an insight into regulation and protection.
Low Carbon Buildings
Semester 1 (mandatory)
This course covers the key issues related to the direct and indirect emissions of carbon dioxide from the built environment. It covers a wide range of aspects of Sustainable Development in relation to Low Carbon Building Design and Evaluation. Subjects and topics covered include:
Global Carbon Politics, Policies and Accounting Practices; European Carbon Accounting legislation, methodologies and approaches; UK and Scottish Planning Policies and Practices for Low Carbon Communities; Low Carbon Buildings: Principles.
Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Semester 1 (mandatory)
This course aims to introduce students to the essential aspects associated with the design and operation of a full range of comfort air conditioning systems provided within buildings under various weather conditions. Subjects in the syllabus include:
Heat exchanges between an indoor environment and its occupants; indoor and outdoor design criteria, and internal and external sources of sensible and latent gain; the psychrometrics and psychrometric processes associated with air conditioning systems; ventilation principles and theoretical calculation.
Contracts and Procurement
Semester 1 (optional)
The aim of this course is to help students understand advanced procurement practices, the situations in which their use is appropriate and the contractual principles upon which they are based. The course will also introduce students to the mechanisms used by a typical standard for of construction contract (from the JCT05 suite) to control the risk exposure arising from the liabilities of contracting parties created by the contract and common law, as well as the flow of money and information between contacting parties. Subjects covered by the syllabus include:
Introduction to Construction Project Procurement; Procurement Arrangement Options; Construction Contract Use in the UK; Principles of Contract Law; Partnering; Procurement through Public Private Partnerships; Claims; Negotiating; Managing Conflicts and Disputes; Towards Better Contracting Practices.
Water conservation
Semester 1 (optional)
This course will enable students to understand the drivers for water conservation and how conservation measures are best implemented. The course focuses on both the technologies available for water conservation, as well as on the implications of implementation. Students will be encouraged to develop skills in tailoring water conservation solutions designed not only to comply with legislation but that also provide best benefit within the context of their use. Subjects in the syllabus include:
Drivers for water conservation; relevant legislation; water consumption; attenuation principles; design principles to reduce water consumption; rainwater harvesting; greywater recycling; green/living roofs; storage, control and distribution of reclaimed water and treatment of reclaimed water.
Sustainable Design and Development
Semester 1 (optional)
This course aims to help students develop a critical understanding of the complexity of urban and housing design and development, including the importance of people and process. The course will help students to gain professional knowledge about urban design principles and practice, including sustainability issues. Subjects in the syllabus include:
Introduction to urban design and housing quality; Critical understanding of the development process including stages in the development process and appreciation of different stakeholder perspectives; Sustainable design, housing quality, place identity and character; Climate, aspect, safety, planting, management; Conservation areas and listed buildings; Market and needs analysis; Developers budget, cashflow and financial appraisal; Risk analysis.
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Prepare for the program requirements with English Online by the British Council.
- ✔️ Flexible study schedule
- ✔️ Experienced teachers
- ✔️ Certificate upon completion
📘 Recommended for students with an IELTS level of 6.0 or below.
Scholarships & bursaries
- Alumni Scholarship Scheme
- Heriot-Watt Alumni
- Carnegie-Cameron Taught Postgraduate Bursaries
Applicants must be Scottish by birth, have at least one parent born in Scotland or have been continuously resident in Scotland for a period of three years for the purpose of secondary or tertiary education. - Commonwealth Scholarship and Fellowship Plan
International (Commonwealth citizens) - Department for International Development (DFID) Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme(SBE)
International (Commonwealth citizens) - Department for International Development (DFID) Commonwealth Shared Scholarship Scheme
Commonwealth citizens - East Lothian Educational Trust
Applicants must be a resident of the old county of East Lothian (ie excluding Musselburgh, Wallyford and Whitecraig.) - India Scholarship (SBE)
Students who have applied via the Heriot-Watt India office. Please note that this award is available for study at our Edinburgh campus only. - Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust
Restricted to residents of the UK who are a son, daughter, spouse, widow or widower of a commercial traveller, chemist or grocer. - Local Education Authority Awards
Various - Mexican Scholarships
Mexican applicants - Music Scholarships
All students - Part-time Fee Grant (SAAS)
See SAAS residence conditions. - Postgraduate Student Allowance Scheme (SAAS)
EU and UK applicants who meet the SAAS criteria on eligible courses - Remission of Fees (families of staff)
Spouses/civil partners and children of members of staff, also retired members of staff of the University - Royal Caledonian Schools Trust
Applicants must be of Scots parentage (conditions apply - see below) - Scotland's Saltire Scholarships
Citizens of Canada, the People's Republic of China, India or USA (2 awards for each country) - Sports Scholarships
All students - Staff Scholarships
Employees of Heriot-Watt University - The Consumer Affairs UK Scholarship Programme
All currently enrolled students - West Lothian Educational Trust
Individuals must have originated in West Lothian or have lived there for the last 3 years.
Accreditation
This programme meets the professional development needs as specified by the Engineering Council (ECUK) and relevant engineering institutions in the UK Standard for Professional Engineering Competence (UK-SPEC).
It allows graduates at either Diploma or MSc level to achieve a qualification equivalent to an MEng which will therefore gain professional recognition by the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI). The programme does this by providing:
- learning which contributes to the educational requirement for CEng;
- design tasks undertaken to an acceptable standard;
- development of transferable skills appropriate to professional practice.
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