Architectural Design Technology

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

This degree is designed to support your development as an invaluable asset to employers in the construction industry. The course is designed to stimulate your understanding and critical awareness of how Architectural Design Technology can influence the built environment and society.

Students on this course come from a variety of backgrounds, including those who wish to pursue careers in Architectural Design Technology or associated professions and professionals already building their careers.

Key facts

Friendly and supportive learning environment
Small tutorial groups allow for attention and a high level of tutor support with flexible progression
Excellent employment record
The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Association of Building Engineers (ABE). It provides access to European transferable qualifications and Chartered Status in the UK
Advanced entry for those with relevant professional or academic qualifications
There is an emphasis on practical tasks as assessment with flexible progression, accommodation of part-time students and those with work experience

Course content

The course is structured around design modules that increase in complexity: from domestic to urban scales, with work being undertaken both individually and in groups. You will be encouraged to think independently, critically and logically to communicate effectively appropriate design solutions. The course aims to inspire professionalism, design flair and originality.

Career opportunities

Most of our graduates find employment in the construction and development industry, one of the largest sectors of the economy. Graduate destinations typically include architectural practices, building contracting organisations with in-house design services, local authorities’ developmental and property sections, and the facilities management departments of existing estates.

Assessment

Wide ranging methods of assessment include written assignments in the form of essays and reports, and scenario based open book examinations in the form of time-controlled ‘in-course assessment’. The means of assessing the design modules requires the production of developmental sketches and finalised drawings in both traditional and contemporary CAD forms, presentations in seminars and tutorials, model and video making.

Course duration

Entry requirements and applying

240 UCAS points or equivalent. Applications are welcome from persons with a wide range of other qualifications or experience. Those with other appropriate higher education level or professional qualifications can gain advanced entry to second or third year. Please see information on general entry requirements.

From 2012 our general academic requirement for an honours degree will be 240 UCAS points, and for a foundation degree 120 UCAS points. If you do not have the points required your application will still be considered. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and with a range of experiences.

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