Our Architectural Engineering programme is delivered by the Royal Academy of Engineering Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design.
DurationThe 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
Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design
Our Architectural Engineering programme is delivered by the Royal Academy of Engineering Centre of Excellence in Sustainable Building Design. This is one of four such centres established at UK universities that jointly form a national network to demonstrate and exchange best practice in teaching and research for the sustainable built environment.
Meet the faculty
Dr Hassam Chaudhry
Dr Jun Han
Linsey Thomson
Why study Architectural Engineering at Heriot-Watt University's Dubai Campus?
The first and only programme in the Gulf region to offer a UK architectural engineering degree that combines engineering with a sustainable building focus.
The programme provides you with the fundamental engineering knowledge alongside design skills of building systems, that can help create future, climate resilient buildings.
Our programme is designed to help shape the built environment for the 21st century, in terms of providing a sustainable, energy efficient, low carbon and green society.
Throughout the courses of study, you are provided with the opportunity to develop an awareness of the fundamental interaction between environmental, technological, design and human factors.
Accreditation
UAE Federal Accreditation.
Our BEng programme is accredited by the Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE) and the Energy Institute (EI)
This program is professionally accredited by the UK Engineering Council, the Chartered Institute of Building Services Engineers (CIBSE), and the Energy Institute (EI). Our graduates on professional route to Chartership are currently employed in some of the leading multi-national companies in the UAE and abroad.
Course content
Note that the programme structure below is to illustrate the distribution of teaching and is subject to developmental change.
First year
Semester 1
Construction Technology 1
Mechanics (A)
Shaping Tomorrow Together (A)
Mathematics for Engineers and Scientists 1
Semester 2
Building Services Technology
Mechanics (B)
Shaping Tomorrow Together (B)
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, giving information on building form, design, services, sustainability, cost and planning.
This is a highlight of Year 4 as students progress 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
Entry 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.
First year entry
GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75% + EmSAT (English 1400, Math 1200 and 1100 Physics)
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths and Physics, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent – 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a BBBB.
Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics, Physics and English.
Second year entry
GCE A-Levels BBC.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points (3 HL – including Maths and Physics, and 3 SL)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 85%
American High School Diploma/Sabis - 70% + 3 AP at grade 4 (Including Maths and Physics) or Minimum 3 SAT 2s Subjects 500 each, Including Maths and Physics.
Higher National Diploma (HND) - PPP
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - DDD
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 85%
Certificate of Higher Education - Successful completion of course with a minimum of grades of D in every Subject.
Compulsory subjects include Mathematics, Physics and English
Transfer students from other universities may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
English language requirements
As our degrees are taught and assessed in English, applicants must be able to prove their level of English language ability.
Heriot-Watt University Dubai offers an extensive range of research-informed degree programmes in a global study environment, with strong links to business and industry.
We were founded in 1821 as the world's first mechanics institute. In 1966 we were granted University status by Royal Charter.
Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus is a satellite campus of Heriot-Watt University based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Established in 2005, it was one of the first campus of an overseas university to open in Dubai International Academic City. After 180 years' provision of world-renowned education in the UK, Heriot-Watt was invited to Dubai to provide specialised programmes in the fields of management, engineering, built environment, food science and fashion.
With a history dating back to 1821, we have a long tradition of excellence and a proven track record in educating, inspiring and challenging the professionals of tomorrow. We are one of the top UK universities for business and industry and have an established reputation for world-class teaching and practical, leading-edge research.
We have been consistently ranked among the top providers' of higher education across a number of key university ratings and rankings. From our research performance to student satisfaction, graduate employability and the quality of our teaching, Heriot-Watt University Dubai Campus' status as one of the world-class university has been confirmed by several independent bodies.
New Dubai Campus
In 2019, Heriot-Watt signed a 10-year lease for a brand-new 218,000 sq. ft campus in Dubai Knowledge Park, thereby building on its commitment to deliver high quality education and research in Dubai. Staff and students moved to the new campus in January 2021 – the same year Heriot-Watt celebrates its founding bicentenary.
This move marks a historic milestone for the University and ensures students will enjoy the benefits of an enriched learning experience and outstanding graduate outcomes for many years to come. The move is a key part of delivering Heriot-Watt’s ambitious six-year strategy for the University and demonstrates our commitment to the region and growth plans for the future.
The modern campus is set to enhance further the student experience with a digitally enabled learning environment supporting the delivery of the University’s portfolio of programmes including data science, computing and AI, business, accounting and finance, psychology, architecture and design, construction and engineering. It will include a dedicated student hub, a central student services centre, enhanced library and social learning spaces, as well as a wide range of digitally enhanced classrooms, seminar rooms, studios, and laboratories. The University’s in-house recording studios will also allow the creation of digital materials for a more engaging and interactive learning experience.
Dubai Knowledge Park is adjacent to Dubai Media City and Dubai Internet City, and holds more than 500 businesses and has established itself as a centre of excellence for higher education and professional development. The new business and enterprise locale will generate increased opportunities for students to engage directly with business and industry, providing graduates with unique learning experiences.
Our accolades
Since its establishment, Heriot-Watt University Dubai has won several laurels. In 2019, it was named one of Dubai's top universities and awarded five stars in the first ever quality rankings undertaken by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), the supreme educational quality assurance and regulatory authority of the Government of Dubai. The rating system, developed in conjunction with QS, evaluates universities on eight quality indicators: Teaching, Employability, Research, Internationalisation, Facilities, Overall Programme Strength, Well-being, Social Responsibility and Inclusiveness. Heriot-Watt University was one of just three Universities to be awarded five stars.
In the same year, the campus was crowned the 'Best University' at the first ever Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards. Held in Dubai, the awards recognise and celebrate the region's finest higher education institutes based on votes from students, teachers and the businesses that work with them.
Burj Khalifa light show
Heriot-Watt University became one of the first University in the UAE to light up the world's tallest building – the Burj Khalifa – in a historical celebration on 26 November 2019. The celebration was in support of the many milestones the Dubai campus had achieved: Heriot-Watt University was awarded five stars by the KHDA, it was also crowned the 'Best University' at the first ever Forbes Middle East Higher Education Awards and it announced its move to a new campus.
At exactly 8.23 pm, the Burj Khalifa was lit up with imagery that reinforced Heriot-Watt's position as a world-class Institution as well as showcasing its achievements. A one-minute-long film featuring James Watt, highlighted the University's two biggest accolades this year, namely the awards from KHDA and Forbes Middle East.
It celebrated the Dubai campus' distinguished academic record in subjects including engineering, business, construction, design and computer science and the heritage of Heriot-Watt since its inception in 1821. At over 828 metres (2,716.5 feet) and more than 160 storeys, the Burj Khalifa is an iconic skyscraper gracing the skyline of Dubai and one of the best-known symbols of modern UAE.
Top quality British education
We pioneered British education in Dubai, with highly acclaimed degree programmes that meet the specific demands of local business and industry. With strong links to industry and business, we pride ourselves on developing and educating future leaders, managers and innovators. With many of our programmes recognised by the relevant professional associations and institutes, a Heriot-Watt University degree is professionally valued.
Our degrees are also accredited and approved by Royal Charter in the UK. Our programmes include the option to transfer and undertake part of your degree at our home campus in Scotland. Heriot-Watt graduates are highly sought after by employers worldwide, and our 77,000 alumni working in key positions around the globe are testament to our success.
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