Architectural Technology - BSc (Hons)

Nottingham Trent University

Bachelor's degree

In Nottingham

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Nottingham

  • Duration

    4 Years

This course is your gateway to a career in the architectural profession, specifically in the role of an architectural technologist. Through live projects with real clients, studio work, guest lectures from industry leaders, and exciting placement opportunities, you'll learn how buildings are created, procured, constructed and managed. You’ll develop a practical and imaginative approach, equipped with the skills and knowledge to create efficient design solutions.

You'll study in a studio culture that reflects a modern architectural technology practice, preparing you for your graduate career from day one. As a specialist in architectural technology, you'll be the link between concept and reality. You'll learn to identify, assess and challenge client and user requirements, translating ideas and possibilities into effective and practical building solutions.

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Nottingham (Nottinghamshire)
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About this course

Our course is designed to prepare you to succeed in the architectural technology industry. Through working on real projects from industry, field work and regularly updated course content, you'll be equipped with skills and experience to carry with you for the rest of your professional career.

96% of our BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology sandwich students are in graduate level employment within six months of finishing their studies (DLHE survey 2016-17).

Where do Architectural Technology graduates from NTU work?

NTU has a strong architectural design alumni community, with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

What are we looking for?
A-levels – BCC; or
BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM; or
104 UCAS Tariff points from three A-levels or equivalent qualifications; and
GCSEs – English and Maths grade C / 4.

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Subjects

  • Design
  • Construction
  • Architectural Technology
  • Construction Training
  • Communication Training
  • Industry
  • Building Engineering
  • Technology
  • Planning
  • Finance
  • Technologist
  • CAD technician

Course programme

Year One
  • Technology and Design Studio 1 (40 credits)
  • Construction Technology 1 (20 credits)
  • Architecture in Context (20 credits)
  • Architectural Science and Building Engineering (20 credits)
  • Integrated Design Communication 1 (20 credits)
Year Two
  • Technology and Design Studio 2 (40 credits)
  • Construction Technology 2 (20 credits)
  • Planning, Development and Surveying (20 credits)
  • Integrated Design Communication 2 (20 credits)
  • Contract Administration: Control and Finance (20 credits)
Year Three

In your third year, you'll have the opportunity to take a year-long, full-time placement. This year in industry will offer you hands-on experience, adding invaluable knowledge and skills to your CV. Many students return to their placement company after graduation, having developed a useful network of contacts within the industry.

Recent placement destinations have included Gensler, Foster + Partners and Michael Dyson Associates, working in roles such as architectural technologist, CAD technician, and BIM assistant.

Successful completion of the placement year leads to an extra qualification – the Diploma in Professional Practice.

Final Year
  • Technology Design Studio 3 (40 credits)
  • Exhibiting as part of the Degree Shows
  • Construction Technology 3 (40 credits)
  • Professionalism and Employability (20 credits)
  • Integrated Design Communication 3 (20 credits)
  • Research Project (20 credits)

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