BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement

On successful completion of the course, you will:

Become fully conversant with the main aspects of the discipline, namely Design Procedures, Design Technology, Procurement and Contracts and Professional Practice.
Achieve competent and creative design solutions that satisfy market needs in terms of aesthetics and design performance whilst adhering to current technical and regulatory requirements preparation.
Experience the development of design schemes making use of a range of presentation media including the use of computer based design and visualisation tools.
Have an understanding of the use of materials and construction methods, which lead to effective, economic and sustainable design solutions.
Have developed increased self-awareness through regular design reviews, self-critiques and exposure to the competitive nature of Architectural Design through engagement with Design Competitions.
Gain improved understanding of enterprise and organisational issues within the Architectural Design Technology specialism including project management, time / cost factors and ethical and legal responsibilities thus improving the potential for employment and business opportunities at the end of your studies.

Architectural Technologists
Technical Designer
Project Manager
BIM Coordinator
Construction Manager
Sustainability Consultant
Building Regulations Consultant

GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent.

PLUS EITHER

96 UCAS points
CCC from ‘A’ levels or equivalent
BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) for the purpose of exemptions from parts of the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered status.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

On this course you will take part in a wide range of lectures, tutorials, design studios and practical workshops. All of these will equip you with the skills and knowledge to take up a future role as an Architectural Technologist. Our structured curriculum develops your knowledge and skills as you work through each year of the course.

In the first year you will be introduced to some of the fundamental skills including architectural detailing in our dedicated studio, physical model making based in the workshops and using software tools to design and communicate your projects.

The second year will provide more opportunities to develop a range of design projects whilst learning more around materials, sustainable design, advanced detailing techniques and construction methods.

The third year is spent on a placement related to your studies. The placement provides an opportunity for you gain real world experience and put your academic learning into practice. During the placement you will be required to keep a log book of your experiences and this counts towards a dedicated academic module. Our work experience team in the University can support you in finding the placement in addition to helping with skills such as CV writing and whilst on placement you will be visited by a nominated tutor. The final year is an opportunity to work on a major project which is exhibited at the annual end of year show. In addition you will learn more about advanced technologies such as VR and AR and work in our dedicated Construction Holodeck to understand how these are applied to architectural technology.