Building and Construction Engineering.

Engineering and the Built Environment

Engineering and the Built Environment

Engineering and the Built Environment influences everyday life from health, environment, to social and digital connections. This sector contributes significantly to the national and global economy and is characterised as a sector with remarkably high skill shortages.

The courses in this area prepare you to take on challenging roles across the Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC) industries. You will gain the skills and knowledge that reflect current industry requirements. The portfolio of courses comprises different modes of delivery such as full-time, part-time and apprenticeships to meet the requirements of the students.

Female student engineer looking at paper work and writing with parts in front of her
Three people looking at a bit of paper on a construction site wearing high vis tops and hard hats

Whether you would like to develop yourself as a designer, engineer, technologist or a manager and be part of a profession which devises solutions to global challenges for the betterment of the society, you will find a suitable course to study.

Our courses include:

The courses in engineering cater for specific disciplines include Mechanical, Electrical and Production Engineering. These courses are available as part time for apprentices and to those who are in employment.

The built environment courses cover design, construction, technology and management with Construction Engineering and Architectural Technology specialisms. These courses provide you with skills in design, technology and management of built facilities.  Upon completion of a built environment course, you will be joining a group of professionals in roles such as site engineer, construction manager and architectural technologists.

Our staff are experts in their field and dedicated to provide an excellent student experience. We work very closely with professional bodies such as Institution of Engineering Designers (IED), Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). We have a growing portfolio of research in engineering, environment, technology and the wider built environment.

I applied to BNU to do a degree in Interior and Spatial Design not knowing what I wanted to do with my life and I have never looked back since! I now work for one of the most successful commercial interior companies in the UK as a project designer.
Anna Lee Laferlla
Anna Lee Laferlla graduation head shot