Welcome to Architectural Engineering at CCCU! We are excited for you to explore the integration of building design and engineering science. With us, you will develop the expertise needed to tackle complex projects and collaborate effectively, preparing you for future roles within the dynamic architectural, engineering, and construction sector.
Your Course Team
Your Welcome Week is an essential introduction to your course and the wider university, helping you to feel confident and prepared for your studies right from the very start.
It is important to check your Course Welcome Week for all the activities you are required to attend as part of your course induction. If any of your welcome activities are in groups, your course team will contact you before you arrive to let you know which group you will be in.
In addition, check the Student Events Hub for a range of fun activities. including the Students’ Union Welcome Fair, to help you make friends and live your best CCCU student life.
Your teaching timetable
UniTimetables provides an overview of all teaching activities for a course. If your course is taught in groups, it will display information for all groups, not just the group you will be assigned to.
Learn more about timetabling for new students including user guides and videos.
Welcome to Architectural Engineering with Foundation Year at Canterbury Christ Church University! We are excited to help you develop the engineering skills essential for designing, analysing, and managing the systems and structures within buildings. Throughout your degree, we will prepare you for successful careers in the architectural, engineering, and construction industry or for further academic study. Our goal is to equip you to apply your knowledge effectively in this dynamic field, integrating engineering principles with architectural concepts to shape the built environment. Please be assured that you will be fully supported as you begin your studies at CCCU. We aim to make your transition into higher education as smooth as possible. You will find our engineering staff, with their expertise in various aspects of building design and technology, friendly and readily available to support you throughout your academic journey. At the beginning of the academic year, you will participate in induction activities designed to help you get organised, settle in, meet your fellow Architectural Engineering students, and familiarise yourself with the department and university resources. Support activities continue throughout the year to ensure you feel confident and engaged in your studies.
The academic year at Canterbury Christ Church University is split into two semesters – Semester 1 running from September to January and Semester 2 running from late January to May. In the first year of your degree (i.e. Foundation Year), you will complete 5 modules in total. Each module will be assessed using a variety of different methods, but we will give you all the information you need regarding these when you begin your studies with us.
The course integrates the CDIO approach and focuses on practical and applied projects that, where possible, will be adopted from industry. The Engineering courses at Canterbury Christ Church University are committed to developing you to be a graduate who is intellectually curious, skilled and ethically engaged with the world and its future.
Your welcome and induction will be w/c 15th September 2025 - we look forward to meeting you then.
If you're keen to start hearing about things going on at the University you can follow our Student Union on X - @christchurchsu.
On the social side, the Student Union (CCSU) has a huge range of clubs and societies – all of which have unique social calendars of their own and offer endless opportunities to make lifelong friends and discover new hobbies. And you can always create your own society and cultivate your own community!
CCSU will be hosting their Welcome Fayre on Wednesday 17th September 2025. Make sure you keep checking the CCSU website for further details and how to get involved.
We understand that you may be nervous about your first few weeks on campus but rest assured - you'll be joining a nurturing and supportive environment where diversity, equality and individuality are part of everything we do.
You can find out more about our welcoming community and making friend.
If you are an International Student joining us then please see our International Student Support pages for further information and guidance.
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 and the engineering foundation year:
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