BEng (Hons) Architectural Environment Engineering University of Nottingham Ningbo China

The course involves the use of modern and environment-friendly technologies to create comfortable and efficient indoor environments. You will apply your skills to design energy-efficient buildings incorporating renewable energy, green architecture, ventilation, lighting, acoustics, and electrical/control systems.

This course aims to develop an understanding of the principles and techniques of architectural environment engineering science and the ability to apply these principles and methods for sustainable development of the built environment.

Special feature

• You will explore the use of sustainable materials and building services systems driven by non-fossil fuel based technologies with a view to contributing to the construction of economically viable, environmentally friendly buildings during your career.
• You will be given the opportunity to apply your knowledge and enhance your analytical abilities through research projects.
• You will consider, in more detail, the holistic design of a building, its internal environment, and the systems necessary for environmentally responsible building construction.

Entry requirements

Depending on your academic and English language qualifications, you may be eligible for a traditional three-year degree programme, or a four-year programme with a preliminary year. The preliminary year enables you to gain the subject-specific knowledge and skills required to embark on degree-level studies.

Please find the entry requirement relevant to your country of origin here. If your country is not listed, please email [email protected].

If you are a mainland Chinese student, your Gaokao score should be in the first division as a minimum requirement, and your English test score should be no less than 115/150. For more details, please check the Chinese prospectus.

English language requirements 

If your first language is not English, you are required to provide evidence of your proficiency in English. The minimum requirements for our preliminary year entry are listed below:

• IELTS 5.5 with no less than 5.0 in any element
• PTE Academic 59 (minimum 53)
• TOEFL iBT 79 (minimum 17 in writing and Listening, 18 in Reading and 20 in speaking)

The minimum requirements for our qualifying year entry are listed below:

• IELTS 6.5 with the writing band no less than 6.0
• PTE Academic 71 (minimum 65)
• TOEFL iBT 87 (minimum 20 in Speaking and 19 in all other elements)

Minimum age requirements

You should be at least 18 years of age on admission to the University. The date of “admission” is defined as the first day of September in the relevant academic year. This requirement may be waived on an individual basis. If your parents or guardians provide their written agreement, in advance, to additional safeguards and requirements. Visit here for more information.