Architectural Engineering Major – Bachelor of Engineering (Honours)
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Develop the skills to engineer complex, sustainable buildings by studying the Architectural Engineering major within the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) at AUT.
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Core skills this course teaches
Develop sustainable and high-quality building design solutions
Gain expertise in designing buildings that are energy-efficient, sustainable, comfortable, and future-proof, integrating engineering knowledge at every stage.
Apply advanced architectural and construction engineering processes
About This Course
The Architectural Engineering major in the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) equips students with the knowledge and skills to design and engineer high-quality, sustainable buildings. The curriculum combines architectural and construction processes with engineering science, sustainable design, building performance simulation, and management. Students also complete significant work-integrated learning through an industry-based research project, and must undertake 800 hours of supervised work experience to gain real-world insight into the engineering sector. Graduates gain broad engineering expertise and real-world skills, preparing them for careers connected to building design, construction, and management.
Course Content
- Sustainable engineering design
- Engineering mathematics (I, II, III)
- Engineering mechanics
- Electrical engineering fundamentals
- Programming concepts and techniques
- Collaborative practices
- Engineering materials
- Construction materials and mechanics
- Building construction
- Engineering management
- Introduction to 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
- Innovation and research management
- Research project
- Advanced civil construction engineering
- Optional: timber structure design, architectural systems, earthquake engineering, off-site construction, advanced architecture and design development technology
Build towards these roles
Architectural Design EngineerBuilding Services EngineerProject ManagerBuilding Information Management (BIM) SpecialistStructural EngineerConstruction Site Engineer
Build skills in these industries
ConstructionEngineering
