Architectural Engineering

1st in the UK for continuing students in the subject area of General Engineering
Complete University Guide Subject League Table 2026

Turn your passion for sustainable, cutting-edge design into a high impact career with an Architectural Engineering degree at Canterbury Christ Church University. Blending style with structure, you’ll learn how to create designs that are not only eye-catching but also functional, safe, and energy-efficient.

You'll learn in cutting-edge facilities shared with other engineering and STEM subjects with access to equipment that will give you hands-on, practical experience.

What you'll learn
• Master the balance between aesthetic design and technical structure to create safe, functional buildings.



• Implement the MIT-developed CDIO (Conceive, Develop, Implement, Operate) framework to solve complex, real-world engineering challenges.



• Learn in state-of-the-art facilities to gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge construction technology.



• Collaborate with industry leaders to build a professional network and gain invaluable workplace insight.



• Develop a comprehensive personal portfolio that highlights your problem-solving skills and engineering expertise.



• Opt for a placement year between Years 2 and 3 to gain first-hand industry experience. You can choose this option once you’ve joined us, and we’ll support you throughout, helping you develop valuable real-world experience and enhancing your employability.



What's more, studying BSc Architectural Engineering at CCCU puts you within a wider engineering community. You'll share your learning with students from other built environment and engineering disciplines, giving you a greater understanding of how architecture, engineering, and the built environment are related. This interdisciplinary experience is also crucial when starting your career.

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.

This course also offers the opportunity to study abroad between your second and third years, giving selected students the chance to study at one of our prestigious partner institutions in North America. You’ll immerse yourself in a new culture, experience a different academic environment, broaden your horizons, and help you to stand out to employers in an increasingly global world.

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.

University isn't just an education, it's the start of your career. At Canterbury Christ Church University (CCCU), you'll get to explore a number of exciting career paths, whatever you study.

CCCU is ranked top 5 UK university for employability (Uni Compare Rankings 2026), highlighting its excellent student careers and employability support. The university is home to career-relevant courses and industry-standard facilities. For example, film students can showcase their creativity in the fully equipped film/TV studio, forensics students can test their observational abilities in mock crime scenes, and nursing students can practice their skills in simulated hospital wards.

With a campus in a World Heritage Site, Canterbury is also less than an hour on the train from London and is buzzing with student life. You've got beautiful coast and countryside right on your doorstep, and plenty of opportunities to make friends. With CCCU's range of clubs and societies, including Tennis, Musical Theatre and Dodgeball, you're bound to meet your friends for life.

Click register interest now to secure your place at CCCU this September.