Architectural Environment Engineering

You will need access to a computer to participate in lessons and complete workshops and assessments. Whether you already have a device or are considering purchasing new IT equipment for your university studies, please check the Architecture and Built Environment equipment advice page.

The use of MacBooks and similar devices is not recommended as running the software can be problematical with the mac operating systems.

It is helpful (although not essential) for you to have:

• a device that enables you to draw
• a separate monitor with minimum screen size of 21 inch

The following capabilities aren't essential but could help improve your comfort while studying:

• Rapid recharge of batteries or spare batteries to provide all day use
• Devices that can connect to a bigger screen (TV or monitor) for longer periods of study or collaborative work. Please note that university monitors use HDMI connections.

You do not need to purchase any software; Microsoft 365 is available free of charge to all students for the duration of their studies and specialist software is available in our on-campus computer rooms and at any time and from anywhere via our Engineering Virtual Desktop.

There are computer rooms available on campus and a laptop loan service but both are offered on a first come first served basis. All students (home, EU, and international) who might struggle with financing IT equipment can apply for support via the Hardship Fund.

All new students in the Faculty of Engineering must complete the health and safety induction. Once completed you will be able to follow a link to book a time slot during Welcome Week to collect the lab PPE required for your course.

We recommend that you wait until your induction timetables are available (from 28th August), before booking your collection slot so you can choose a time that fits in with your department events and activities. 

If you are joining the MEng/BEng Architectural Environment Engineering programme, we recommend reading in advance the following:

• Environmental Science in Buildings (McMullen)
• Building Services Engineering (Chadderton)
• Air Conditioning Engineering (Chadderton)
• CIBSE Guide A, Environmental Design (CIBSE)
• Heating, Cooling, Lighting (Lechner)

Peer mentors are student volunteers who support new students settling in at university. They can share their experiences, tips for success, and generally be a friendly face. Peer mentors are based within their department and are allocated new first year students as mentees.