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The Architecture (MEng / BEng) at Leeds is a four-year programme that combines creative architectural design with deep technical learning in structures, materials, building physics, and environmental impact. It’s designed for students who want a broad, integrated understanding of architecture: not only how buildings look, but how they perform, how they’re built, and their broader societal and environmental effects.
Curriculum structure
Here’s roughly what you will study in each year, and how the modules build up.
Year 1
You start with a common first year shared across the School of Civil Engineering, taking six compulsory modules. Modules like Architecture and Sustainability, Surveying, Construction Technology and Management, Structural Analysis and Design, plus introductory mathematics, modelling, and environmental/tech basics give you the fundamentals. There’s also a residential surveying field course to get hands-on exposure.
Year 2
In Year 2 you deepen your technical knowledge and begin more substantial design work. You’ll take modules in Structural Design and Analysis, Materials and Geotechnics, building physics, and architectural history & theory. At the same time, design studios become more central: you’ll work on design projects combining what you’ve learned about structure, sustainability, environment, and aesthetics.
Year 3
This is when your design work and theory really integrate. You’ll engage in advanced architecture design studio modules, more in-depth study of building physics, structural systems, and history/theory. There is also a study visit to a European city and fieldwork components to expand your perspective and experience. At the end of Year 3, you may elect to exit with a BEng (architecture technical qualification) or continue to the full MEng.
Year 4 (for MEng)
For those progressing to MEng, Year 4 builds toward mastery. The modules require you to take on significant, self-driven design studio projects where you integrate structure, building services, environmental systems, and design aesthetics at a high level. Also included are advanced modules in theory, law/practice, management, and technical modelling – the goal is to leave you ready for professional registration and leadership in architecture/engineering.
When you study Architecture (MEng/BEng) at Leeds, you're not just in lectures—you’ll be designing, testing, surveying, building models, learning technical performance, and exploring real-sites. From the start, design studios are central: you’ll spend much of your time sketching, CAD/modelling, working in teams, critiquing work, and using industry standard digital tools. As you progress, there are field trips, lab-experiments, residential study periods, and the chance to shape your final year project to reflect your own interests and the real world.
Here are concrete components & facilities in the programme:
Graduate Outcomes & Career Roles
Graduates of this program typically pursue careers as:
This degree is professionally accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM) and the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), meeting the academic requirements for Incorporated Engineer (IEng) status and partially for Chartered Engineer (CEng) registration.
University Support & Industry Connections
Accreditation & Professional Value
Graduate Employers
Leeds graduates from this program have secured roles with leading firms such as Arup, AECOM, Mott MacDonald, Buro Happold, AKT II, and Laing O’Rourke, highlighting the program’s strong industry reputation and employability.
Further Academic Progression:
After completing the MEng/BEng, students may:
CBSE (India) - Applicants need Standard XII with an overall average of 60–85% and 75–90% in two relevant subjects. Standard XII English is required, and in some cases Standard XII Mathematics may also be necessary.American System (GPA & AP) - A High School Diploma with a minimum 3.0 GPA plus two Honors classes (A+–B) is required. One AP test at grade 4–5 may also be needed to meet subject-specific requirements.International Baccalaureate (IB) - The requirement is 18 points at Higher Level, including 6 in Mathematics: Applications and Interpretation or 5 in Mathematics: Analysis and Approaches. AP or HL courses may substitute for Honors classes where applicable.A-Levels (UK) - Typical entry is AAA, including an A in Mathematics. For science subjects, a pass in the practical element is required alongside the stated grade.IELTS (English Language) - An overall IELTS score of 6.0 is required, with no band lower than 5.5. Equivalent English language qualifications are also considered.TOEFL (English Language Alternative) - Applicants may submit TOEFL scores as an alternative to IELTS. The university accepts equivalent scores that demonstrate proficiency in reading, writing, listening, and speaking.UCAS Application - Applications are submitted through UCAS, the centralized system for UK universities. Applicants should ensure all qualifications and predicted grades are clearly listed.GCSE: English Language grade 4 (C) or higher, or an equivalent English language qualification. We will accept Level 2 Functional Skills English instead of GCSE English.Architectural AssistantUrban Design Assistant Interior Designer 3D Visualiser / Architectural Illustrator Construction Project Manager (assistant level) Planning & Development Officer Property Developer / Real Estate Consultant Landscape Designer Furniture Designer Set Designer (filmtheatreTV) Lighting Designer Exhibition & Museum Designer
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