Course General Description

The MEng provides an education in architecture with an engineering specialisation in the design of environmental systems for buildings. The course is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) for exemption from the Part One professional examination, and by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) as a route to Chartered Engineer status. For those wishing to become professional architects, the MEng course is followed by one year's supervised professional experience before embarking on the two-year MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) (see MArch Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part II) for further details) and one further year's professional experience culminating in a Part Three exam.

School General Description

The University of Nottingham is a public research university in the UK city of Nottingham. The city’s first civil college opened in 1881 and its foundation stone was laid by the then Prime Minister, WE Gladstone. Over the years, the University of Nottingham has taught a number of outstanding students who have gone on to become Nobel prize winners, leading scientists, politicians, novelists and Olympic gold medallists. Today, the university is home to five faculties: Arts, Medicine and Health Sciences, Science, Engineering and Social Sciences. Nottingham is known for having a vibrant social scene and is home to a students’ union that supports an eclectic range of organisations, societies, student groups, campaigns and community projects. Its motto translates into English as ‘A city is built on wisdom.’