Course details
The programme is for those who wish to understand the energy, CO2 and functional performance-related engineering strategies and systems used in buildings to ensure high performance, and also how these relate to basic aspects of architectural design such as spatial design and human response to the physical features of the built environment. Fundamental and integral to the programme is a grounding in mathematics and building science as well as an understanding of the management and professional practices that form the knowledge base and skills of the modern architectural engineering professional.
The programme is structured around three main themes:
Energy and sustainability of buildings
Systems and whole building design
Human behaviour and interaction with buildings.
With a focus on designing the buildings and cities for the future:
Buildings that use less energy
Zero emission
Climate change
Renewable energy
Course content
First year
Semester 1
Construction Technology 1
Mechanics A
Introduction to Design
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Semester 2
Building Services Technology
Mechanics B
Introduction to the Environment
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 2
Second year
Semester 1
Design Project
Acoustics and Architectural Design
Construction Technology 2
Hydraulics and Hydrology
Semester 2
eConstruction
Environment and Behaviour
Statistics for Science
History and Theories of Architecture
Third year
Semester 1
Critical Architectural Studies
Electrical and Lighting Services for Buildings
Design Software Applications
Laboratory Project
Semester 2
Energy and Buildings
Thermal Performance Studies
Design Issues
Environmental Engineering
Fourth year
A major feature of the Fourth Year starts with a collaborative design project across all built environment disciplines. Students produce a building design to address a specific client brief, and giving information on building form, design, services, sustainability, cost and planning. This is a highlight of Year 4 progressing into individual project work which is specific to the AE discipline. Students will also complete an individual research dissertation on a topic of their choice.
Semester 1
Design Project (S1)
Dissertation (S1)
Procurement and Contracts
Semester 2
Design Project (S2)
Dissertation (S2)
Sustainable and Intelligent Buildings
Innovation in Construction Practice
Updated on 18 January, 2020Eligibility / Requirements
The normal entry criteria are listed below. However, the final decision remains at the discretion of the course director after evaluating scores of individual relevant subjects.Students who are eligible to be admitted directly into second year can choose to join the first year, where available.
Job roles this course is suitable for:
Architectural Engineering , Sustainability Engineering , Building DesignAbout Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus
Heriot Watt University Dubai Campus is a brand new, purpose-built campus based in the Dubai International Academic City, approximately 25 minutes from the centre of Dubai.
Heriot-Watt was the first overseas university to open a campus in Dubai International Academic City and their cosmopolitan environment offers the students a great place to study and further ones career goals.
It offers excellent facilities including a well-equipped library, IT and audio-visual facilities, and student accommodation encompassing safe and comfortable student apartments situated close to shops and local amenities. Students will also find a Student Services Office on campus to assist with any enquiries, including assistance with student visas.
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