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    Structural Engineering and Architecture MEng

    University of Sheffield

    University of Sheffield

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    United Kingdom, Sheffield

    University RankQS Ranking
    105

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Master by Course Work

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    HK21

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 30,570  / year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Structural Engineering and Architecture MEng

    About

    Course description

    Why study this course?

    Become a structural engineer, an architect, or both

    The course is accredited by the JBM as a Masters in Structural Engineering and by the RIBA/ARB as a part 1 Architecture course, allowing graduates to go on to work as structural engineers or architects (or both).

    Get the best from both worlds

    Understanding both disciplines gives our graduates the skills required to holistically design sustainable buildings in response to the climate emergency.

    Unique access to state-of-the-art facilities

    You will have unique access to facilities available to structural engineering students in The Diamond and the architecture design studios in the Arts Tower.

    The longest running dual accredited course in the UK

    The course has been running since 1995 - making it the first and longest running - dual accredited structural engineering course in the country. As such, we have extensive experience of delivering a dual degree, ensuring you will get the best possible education in both disciplines.

    Learn to balance the perspectives of both disciplines on the longest-established dual accreditation course in the UK.

    Sheffield’s MEng in Structural Engineering and Architecture develops you as both a technical and a creative engineer or an architect. You’ll learn to apply your imagination and so create solutions to the challenges of the built environment in the 21st century – graduating with a masters that has RIBA/ARB accreditation, and fully meets the academic requirement for CEng.

    Taught between the Department of Civil and Structural Engineering and the School of Architecture, you’ll collaborate with students from both departments – preparing you for professional relationships in the future.

    You’ll take a two year journey through the fundamentals – exploring everything from maths, mechanics, and geotechnics, to humanities and history of architecture. At the same time, you’ll flex your creative design skills through projects in sustainable structural engineering and architecture.

    In the final two years, we’ll deepen your technical ability through specialist modules, whilst learning how to integrate your design skills in both disciplines, producing holistic responses to challenges such as working with existing buildings and on international projects. You’ll also get the chance to work on a research project in your final year, developing new knowledge in structural engineering, architecture, or both.

    You’ll graduate with a unique understanding of both disciplines, making you exceptionally employable, either as an architect or a structural engineer. You'll be capable of appreciating competing considerations, while able to balance the professional opinion of both disciplines. Our graduates are highly respected and have gone onto leadership positions in leading international engineering and architecture practices.

    Dual and combined honours degrees

    This degree is accredited by the Joint Board of Moderators (JBM), comprising the Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Structural Engineers, Institute of Highway Engineers, the Chartered Institution of Highways and Transportation and the Permanent Way Institution, on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer (CEng). It is also accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as a Part 1 Architecture course, providing graduates a pathway to go on to work as structural engineers or architects, or both. See the ARB, JBM and RIBA websites for further information.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Entry requirements

    With Access Sheffield, you could qualify for additional consideration or an alternative offer - find out if you're eligible.

    Standard offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAA
    including Maths

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAB including A in Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    36 with 6 in Higher Level Maths
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering + A in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering + A in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher
    AAAAB + A in Maths
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    A + AA including Maths
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 39 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science or Engineering units), and 6 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths
    Other requirements
    • GCSE Physics (or Combined Science) grade 6/B

    • Acceptable Maths subjects include Maths, Maths with Mechanics, Further Maths or Applied Maths, but not Statistics or Use of Maths. Pure Maths is only acceptable when combined with Physics

    • Evidence of artistic ability in the form of a portfolio

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    Access Sheffield offer

    The A Level entry requirements for this course are:
    AAB
    including Maths

    A Levels + a fourth Level 3 qualification
    AAB including A in Maths + A in a relevant EPQ; AAB including Maths + A in AS or B in A Level Further Maths
    International Baccalaureate
    34 with 5 in Higher Level Maths
    BTEC Extended Diploma
    DDD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths
    BTEC Diploma
    DD in Engineering + B in A Level Maths
    Scottish Highers + 1 Advanced Higher
    AAABB + B in Maths
    Welsh Baccalaureate + 2 A Levels
    B + AA including Maths
    Access to HE Diploma
    Award of Access to HE Diploma in a relevant subject, with 45 credits at Level 3, including 36 at Distinction (to include Maths and Science or Engineering units), and 15 at Merit + Grade A in A Level Maths
    Other requirements
    • GCSE Physics (or Combined Science) grade 6/B

    • Acceptable Maths subjects include Maths, Maths with Mechanics, Further Maths or Applied Maths, but not Statistics or Use of Maths. Pure Maths is only acceptable when combined with Physics

    • Evidence of artistic ability in the form of a portfolio

      Our guidance on submitting a portfolio
    English language requirements |

    You must demonstrate that your English is good enough for you to successfully complete your course. For this course we require: GCSE English Language at grade 4/C; IELTS grade of 6.5 with a minimum of 6.0 in each component; or an alternative acceptable English language qualification

    Pathway programme for international students

    If you're an international student who does not meet the entry requirements for this course, you have the opportunity to apply for an International Foundation Year in Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield International College. This course is designed to develop your English language and academic skills. Upon successful completion, you can progress to degree level study at the University of Sheffield.

    If you have any questions about entry requirements, please contact the school/department.

    English Program Requirements

    Career

    Graduate careers

    School of Mechanical, Aerospace and Civil Engineering

    Our graduates work all over the world, from the UK to Australia and the USA. Recent graduates have gone on to work for AECOM, Arup, Atkins, Buro Happold, Eastwood & Partners, and Kier.

    You'll be able to apply your knowledge and skills to fields as diverse as the built environment, sustainability and improving the environment.

    In addition, architectural engineering graduates might go into a broad range of engineering areas ranging from building services to mechanical, electrical or acoustic engineering.

    Or as a structural engineer, you'll be helping to shape the world around us. Structural engineers design and construct multi-storey buildings, bridges, sports stadiums, tunnels, airports and schools.

    Aatisha Gupta : Graduate Civil Engineer

    School of Architecture and Landscape

    Our graduates often go into architectural practice for a year or two before doing a two-year MArch in Architecture - either at Sheffield or another school. They also pursue careers in the built environment or move on to a specialist masters course.

    Employers include AHMM, ARUP, Building Design Partnership, Haworth Tompkins Architects, Feilden Clegg Bradley, Grimshaw Architects, Hawkins\Brown, and Penoyre & Prasad.

    Graduates of our degree courses are well prepared for a career in roles such as: built environment consultant, government and local authority advisor, creative and strategic policy maker, architectural critic and journalist, arts and heritage manager and design and illustration.

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 30,570 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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