BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

Bachelor's degree

In City of London

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary
Overview
This is a practically focused technical design course, where you will be trained and encouraged to develop the skills to undertake a professional role within the architecture industry.

In a fast changing industry graduates will be enabled to undertake the specialist role in the formation, detailing and specifying of design proposals.

Why choose this course?
Architectural technologists use their knowledge to make sure building designs work as intended. In contemporary architectural design it can be challenging to meet the needs of the client, community and environment. This means that design proposals and detailed decisions need expert professional judgement.

This course covers the academic theory and principles of architectural design and technology, including building technologies, legislation and design. You will also develop your skills of building information modelling (BIM) and sustainable building technology, which are highly demanded by the modern construction industry.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, ensuring that you earn a professional focused qualification.

Career and study progression
On successful completion of this course, you will be able to pursue a career as an architectural technologist in the construction industry. You will be equipped with the knowledge and skills required for this role, as well as for other design roles within the field of built environment.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you've already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology
Part time - January 2017, Ealing site
Full time - September 2017, Ealing site
Part time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
280 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications at Level 3 and GCSE Maths and English.
This course particularly welcomes applicants with the following qualifications:
- Progression or Advanced Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment
- Progression or Advanced Diploma in Engineering
- Courses in a related subject area such as National Certificate/Diploma in Construction/Civil Engineering/Engineering.
International students need to meet our English language requirement at either IELTS at 6.0 or above and a minimum of 5.5 for each of the 4 individual...

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Subjects

  • Presentation
  • Design
  • Construction
  • CAD
  • Materials
  • Drawing
  • Finance
  • Project
  • Technology
  • Industry
  • Part Time
  • Communication Training
  • Regulations
  • Environmental Science
  • Architectural
  • Construction Training
  • Building Technology

Course programme

Course detail
During this course you will learn about:
building technologies
legislation and regulations
architectural design
conservation and adaptation
practical skills of architectural design and analysis, including working drawings, architectural presentation with modelling, CAD, Revit and 3D Max.
After completing this course, you will be able to:
use appropriate building techniques to complete construction projects
investigate building problems and present fully integrated design solutions
demonstrate confident communication and interpersonal skills in several media, working efficiently as part of project teams
use IT to support projects
appreciate the interrelationships and multidisciplinary nature of built environments
understand of the work of fellow professionals in neighbouring disciplines
work on domestic, commercial and industrial projects
plan and implement your professional development.
Year one modules
Core Skills
Building Technology
Building Regulatory Control
CAD and BIM
Design Procedures and Procurement
Construction Materials.
Year two modules
Advanced Technology
Environmental Science
Building Surveying and Adaptation
Construction Law
Design Technology
Integrated Construction Project.
Year three modules
Construction Economics and Finance
Advanced Architectural Presentation
Design Project
Sustainable Technologies for Building
Dissertation.
Module summaries
Year one modules
Building Technology
This module introduces you to concepts of building technology, from the site investigation through foundations to the superstructure of low-rise buildings. You will also study finishes and primary service provision in the structure.
Building Regulatory Control
This module is designed to provide students with a knowledge base about the legislative controlling systems and mechanisms in building development and construction. This includes critical elements such as the planning system, building regulations and health and safety legislations and regulations.
Core Skills
In this module, you will gain the basic construction and academic skills you will need to complete the course and back up your work. These range from basic skills in numeracy, literacy and IT to drawing skills and the surveying techniques used in construction.
CAD and BIM
This module provides students with the knowledge and skills of computer aided design, which includes two levels of the knowledge and skills.
The first level is to use the basic AutoCAD functions to produce 2D building design drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections. The second level is to apply AutoCAD Revit to produce more complicated and complete design drawing, including 3D views and assembly and part details.
This module gives you an overview of the design process, and of the constraints on it. You will also examine the role of the project manager and use the various methods of communication that are part of the design process.
Construction Materials
This is an overview of the principal materials used in the construction industry. You will focus on the selection of the most appropriate materials by studying the engineering performance characteristics, human comfort properties and sustainability considerations of those materials.
Year two modules
Advanced Technology
Here you will develop your knowledge and understanding of building technology, focusing on the impact of science on building design and sustainability. This module also covers multi-floored construction and a greater depth of building services.
Environmental Science
Environmental Science with consider the science that affects the comfort of humans in built environments and compare to the associated regulations, codes and standards.
Design Technology
This module looks at how to develop designs that are controllable and provide the required performance. It helps you produce specifications in the context of building elements, and apply scientific principles to ensure human comfort.
Integrated Construction Project
In this module you will work in a team. Your team will be analysing several course areas and developing presentation and communication skills.
Year three modules
Construction Economics and Finance
Here you will study the effect of the economy and economic principles on the construction industry. You will also look at the effect of the construction industry on the economy of the country.
Along with this, you will examine the cost management techniques used in construction and its sources of finance.
Design Project
In one design, you will combine all the skills and knowledge you have developed over the course. You will produce a working drawing, models and perspectives of your proposal, complying with regulations, for a complex building, either new-build or refurbishment.
Sustainable Technologies for Building
Here you will investigate the effects of sustainable practices on construction projects and consider how sustainable construction projects actually are. In particular, you will examine building technologies appropriate to sustainable principles.

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology

£ 9,000 + VAT