Course Essentials
Welcome to BEng Architectural Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University. I am Dr Usman Abdullah, your Course Director, and I look forward to meeting you during Welcome Week, where we will introduce you to the course, the teaching team and your first year of study. This course will help you develop the expertise needed to tackle complex projects and collaborate effectively, preparing you for future roles within the dynamic architectural, engineering, and construction sector.
Dr Usman Abdullah
Course Director
Your Teaching Timetable
Teaching for your course will begin w.c 21 September 2026.
To help you plan your first few weeks, you can view an overview of the teaching activities for your course.
View your first semester teaching timetable.
On a mobile device, click the arrow next to “Search” at the top right of the page to view your timetable.
If your course is taught in groups, the overview will show activities for all groups. You will only need to attend sessions for your allocated group.
Once teaching begins, your individual timetable and group allocation will be available in MyTimetable provided you have completed online registration and created your computing account.
| Your Semester 1 Modules |
| Integrated Design and Professional Practice |
| Applied Mathematics and Programming |
Key dates
Academic Calendar: Semesters
View key dates for this Academic Calendar for 2026-27 including when teaching starts and finishes and when you break for holidays.
Welcome
Welcome to BEng Architectural Engineering at Canterbury Christ Church University. We look forward to supporting you as you begin your studies with us.
Welcome Week (14 - 18 September 2026) is designed to help you settle in before teaching officially begins. During this week, you will meet your course team and fellow students, become familiar with the department, and complete important induction activities. These may include workshop and laboratory health and safety briefings, risk assessment sign-offs, PPE guidance, locker allocation, and introductions to the learning spaces and university systems you will use during your studies.
You will also meet your Personal Academic Tutor (PAT), who will be your key point of contact for academic guidance and general support throughout the year. Your PAT can help you reflect on your progress, discuss any challenges you may face, and signpost you to the appropriate university support services where needed.
Throughout the course, you will develop knowledge and practical skills across engineering science, building design, construction technology, sustainability and digital tools. We look forward to meeting you during Welcome Week and helping you make a strong start to your Architectural Engineering journey.
Getting started
Your Course
The academic year at Canterbury Christ Church University is split into two semesters:
- Semester 1 runs from September to January
- Semester 2 runs from late January to May
During your first year on BEng Architectural Engineering, you will study four modules in total, each designed to help you build a strong foundation in engineering principles, design practice, professional skills, materials, systems and applied problem-solving.
Semester 1 Modules
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Integrated Design and Professional Practice led by Dr Salman Saeidlou
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Applied Mathematics and Programming led by Dr Atif Rasheed
Semester 2 Modules
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Integrated Electro-Mechanical Systems and Practices led by Dr Soumya Manna
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Material Science and Testing led by Dr Atif Rasheed
Teaching and Learning Approach
Teaching is delivered mainly on campus through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, workshops, practical sessions, laboratory activities and computer-based learning. You will take part in problem-solving tasks, design activities, group work and hands-on practical sessions. These activities are designed to help you connect engineering theory with real architectural and built environment applications.
Virtual Learning Environment
You will use Blackboard as your main learning platform. This is where you will access lecture materials, module handbooks, assignment briefs, submission links, reading lists and important announcements. You may also use Microsoft Teams for communication, online meetings, group discussions and additional support sessions. Please check Blackboard and your CCCU email regularly.
First Few Weeks and Equipment
The first few weeks are designed to help you settle into university study and become familiar with our laboratories, workshops, IT systems and learning environments. You will be introduced to your modules, teaching team, assessment expectations, health and safety procedures, and the digital tools you will use during the course.
The department provides access to the main specialist software and equipment needed for your studies. Many software packages can be accessed through the University’s IT systems or Virtual Desktop, so you do not need to purchase a high-performance laptop. A reliable device with internet access will normally be sufficient for accessing Blackboard, Microsoft Office and remote learning resources.
You are advised to have basic stationery, notebooks or digital note-taking tools, and a scientific calculator. Any specialist PPE or workshop/laboratory requirements will be explained during induction and module sessions.
Your Must Do Tasks
Once you have been invited to register for your course, there are some key tasks you'll need to complete to make sure you are ready to become a CCCU student.
Registration invitations are sent towards the end of August. We'll send yours to the email address you used when you applied, so please check this inbox regularly to make sure you don't miss any important information.
Pre-course reading
Detailed reading lists for each module and the course will be provided during Welcome Week and will be included in your module handbooks. However, here is some reading and visual recommendations that may give you a further insight into architectural engineering:
Book recommendations:
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Charleson, Andrew. Structure As Architecture. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis, 2015.
Visual Recommendations:
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