Architectural Engineering Major - Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
Construction
A course by
AUT
The Architectural Engineering major within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) provides the technical and design skills to engineer high-quality, sustainable buildings—covering everything from foundations to complex building services.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop high-quality, sustainable building designs
Apply engineering principles to create sustainable and energy-efficient buildings that meet the needs of occupants and stakeholders.
Integrate engineering with architectural vision
Collaborate across disciplines to develop innovative building solutions from foundations to services, encompassing architecture and engineering best practice.
About This Course
This major prepares students with essential architectural and construction knowledge to develop complex, sustainable, and fit-for-purpose building designs. The four-year programme blends foundational engineering principles with advanced studies in building design, structural systems, construction materials, building modelling, and services such as HVAC and acoustic engineering. Students also complete a significant industry-based research project and 800 hours of supervised work experience, gaining first-hand knowledge of current engineering practices.
Course Content
- Introduction to Sustainable Engineering Design
- Engineering Mathematics I, II, III
- Engineering Mechanics
- Electrical Engineering Fundamentals
- Programming Concepts and Techniques
- Collaborative Practices
- Engineering Materials
- Construction Materials
- Mechanics of Construction Materials
- Building Construction
- Engineering Management
- Structural Engineering
- Quantity Surveying
- Thermodynamics
- Sustainable Design and Development
- Geotechnical Engineering
- Structural Analysis
- Architecture and Design Development
- Heating, Ventilation and Air-conditioning (HVAC)
- Construction Engineering Management
- Illumination and Acoustic Engineering
- Timber Structure Design
- Off-site Construction
- Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
- Logistics and Transportation Engineering
- Industry-based Research Project
Entry Requirements
Build towards these roles
Building services engineeringProject managementBuilding Information Management (BIM) specialistArchitectural design engineerBuilding services engineerProject managerBuilding Information Modelling (BIM) specialist
