Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) | 2020

A career in Architectural Engineering is one that focuses on the development, design, construction and maintenance of buildings, infrastructure and the wider built environment. Graduates of the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) will be well prepared for a range of consulting, design and construction careers in the construction industry. Graduates will work in key building sectors, such as commercial, residential, retail, industrial, health and education and in a range of organisations including: design consultancies, government organisations, construction companies, sub-contractors, building managers, and facilities management.

Under the supervision of experienced engineers and/or architects, graduates will be capable of holding positions with significant responsibility. Graduate responsibilities will be based on design, construction, and maintenance of buildings and other aspects of the built environment including a wide range of civil infrastructure. Specific roles may include, but are not limited to: structural design of a wide variety of building types from simple shade structures to high-rise apartment blocks; synthesis of complex and integrated engineering and architectural solutions; implementation and management of Building Information Modelling (BIM) systems, and other digital solutions, covering building design, construction management and operational issues; integration of manufactured offsite components; design of high-efficiency and sustainable building services and building energy systems; ensuring compliance with appropriate building and services design, planning and operational codes/standards; assessment of the environmental impacts of different building design, materials and construction options (e.g. through environmental Life Cycle Analysis); analysis of existing buildings for upgrades, retrofitting and conservation/heritage; management of outdoor and indoor environmental monitoring and compliance; and analysis and modelling of buildings with regard to environmental and climatic resilience, use of materials, and the use and flow of water and energy in and through buildings.

Graduates will have responsibilities around client and stakeholder relations, including: consultation with people impacted by the construction of buildings; project management; procurement; safe work practices; quality assurance in project delivery; reporting; consideration of building codes, standards and regulations; and building sustainability performance assessment. Graduates will have strong project and people management skills and may take on responsibility for overseeing teams, contractors and consultants within the first five years from graduation. Architectural Engineering graduates will be equipped to work in multidisciplinary teams from the early concept design phase through to the construction, operation and management of sustainable construction projects.

UOW has a long and successful history of innovation, industry collaboration, applied engineering research, and engineering consultancy. The practical engineering culture at UOW is reflected in its degree programs and graduates. Students studying the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) will have opportunities to apply knowledge in innovative ways to ethical challenges and problem solving in real-world focused projects in each year of the degree program. These projects will provide students with an appreciation for architecture and the roles of the architect and the engineer in construction, whilst also developing skills in integrated sustainable design, inspiring students to create building designs that are functional, efficient and stimulating. Students will benefit from regular exposure to industry professionals and researchers at the multi-disciplinary UOW Sustainable Buildings Research Centre, and will be provided with the opportunity to learn from and within two award-winning Solar Decathlon houses. Students will also be able to engage with extra-curricular and co-curricular activities through the Work Integrated Learning program. The program is delivered through a range of study modes and assessment types, supported by digital technologies, to ensure that graduates are flexible learners and are well prepared to adapt to future challenges. Students will also participate in multidisciplinary projects, providing them with opportunities to learn the language of engineering and the engineering methods applied in different disciplines. Graduates of the program will leave UOW with experience of working in diverse teams, and ready to integrate into the workforce and progress into leadership positions. The Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) will prepare graduates for a highly collaborative role alongside other construction professionals to produce integrated and sustainable building and infrastructure design solutions. Further, UOW graduates are equipped with the skills to recognise opportunities for further learning and technical specialisation to adapt to changing industry requirements.

The course has been developed to support students from a range of educational and professional backgrounds, including international and domestic school leavers, and certificate and diploma qualified individuals with experience in the construction or engineering sectors. Pathway programs are available to strengthen students’ mathematics, science, and English language background prior to commencement where required. The program is best suited to those with a creative and inventive interest in sustainable urban and regional development, buildings, structures, and the construction industry.

Through the Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) (Architectural Engineering) program, graduates will be prepared to make a significant contribution to society through innovation, creative thinking and disciplinary expertise. Specifically, Architectural Engineering graduates will be well equipped to take their place in the world economy and to contribute to sustainable economic, environmental and social development.

Entry Requirements & Credit Arrangements

Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.

Course Structure

*All electives my not be available every year - check subject timetable.

**Scholars students must complete this subject. 18 credit point Thesis is equivalent to the 12 credit point Thesis and one 6 credit point elective. 

Other Information

For further information email: eis@uow.edu.au