
Overview
Façade engineering is a discipline in its own right. Most large-scale commercial, industrial, educational and even residential buildings are now constructed using a frame and an envelope and many engineering firms have their own façade engineering departments. Our graduates are highly sought-after.
You will learn why façades are one of the most complex, technically challenging and trans-disciplinary parts of a building, how to design and develop façades that perform technically and develop an architectural expression.
Applying theory to practice, you'll cover key topics including façade materials and components, thermal performance and analysis, weathertightness, fire performance, structural analysis and procurement.
Careers / Further study
This Facade Engineering course at University of the West of England (UWE Bristol) offers so much potential for architects, engineers, project managers, and construction professionals.
Facade engineering expertise is increasingly sought-after in industry, academia, training and consultancy, and this course can lead to a variety of career options. We're creating the next generation of façade engineers ready to work with technical professionals on project teams in façade design, manufacture or installation.
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You will complete the following compulsory modules:
- Introduction to Facades Systems
- Facade Materials and Components
- Glass and Glazing
- Structural Integrity
- Weathertightness
- Procurement
- Thermal Performance
- Advanced Facades
- Dissertation
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Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 24 months
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General requirements
- A honours degree of 2:1 or above in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject.
- A honours degree of 2:2 in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject plus a minimum of two years in professional practice or a related industry.
- A first degree in an engineering, built environment or architecture related subject from an overseas institution that can be demonstrated to be equivalent to the above.
- Any other non standard route will need to be assess on individual basis but will require a minimum of 5 years in an appropriate/related industry.
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International
16700 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 16700 GBP for the full programme and a duration of 12 months.
Funding
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