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Free BEng Building Services Engineering Degree in Bristol

CostFREE
Duration5 years
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDay or block release
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About this course

BEng Building Services Engineering course in Bristol. Classes run at UWE Bristol on a day release basis.

The course runs over five years, part-time. You'll study while working in your current role. Topics include heating and ventilation systems, energy simulation, sustainability, and building transportation. You'll also cover performance analysis and the impact of user behaviour on system design. Later in the course, you can specialise in one area of the profession.

You'll finish with a BEng in Building Services Engineering.

Who this course is for

Our Building Services Design Engineer apprenticeship (Level 6) offers you the chance to gain a university-level degree while you work in your current role. You'll develop the skills and knowledge you need to effectively manage projects that maintain and enhance the quality of the environment and community.

Working alongside other construction professionals, Building Services Design Engineers manage teams of engineers and technicians to design the services found in buildings and infrastructure projects - from heating and ventilation systems to communications and building transportation.

What you will learn

  • You'll design heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems for buildings.
  • You'll apply energy simulation tools to assess building performance.
  • You'll study sustainability principles and low-carbon design.
  • You'll analyse the impact of user behaviour on engineering systems.
  • You'll manage teams of engineers and technicians on construction projects.
  • You'll work with communications systems and building transportation infrastructure.
  • You'll develop project management skills used across construction environments.

How you will learn

You'll attend UWE Bristol on a day release basis throughout the five-year programme. Learning includes lab activities, specialist software, and tutorials led by industry-experienced tutors. You'll apply your learning directly in your workplace. Assessment combines academic coursework with on-the-job evidence gathered during your apprenticeship.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. UWE Bristol will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Electrical engineer, designs electrical systems for buildings and infrastructure.
  • Mechanical engineer, works on heating, ventilation, and plumbing systems.
  • Building services engineer, manages engineering systems across construction projects.
  • Sustainability consultant, advises on low-carbon building design.
  • Project manager, leads engineering teams on large construction schemes.
  • Energy analyst, assesses building performance and energy use.

What you could study next

  • Chartered Engineer status with CIBSE, the next step for engineers wanting full professional recognition.
  • MSc in Building Services Engineering or Sustainable Energy, for those wanting to specialise further in research or advanced design.
  • Project management qualifications such as APM or PRINCE2, useful for moving into senior leadership roles.
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