HND Architectural Technology

Overview

The course covers how buildings are planned, designed, constructed and maintained. You’ll also learn about how these buildings exist within their environment. A common first year provides a general grounding before you specialise in the second year. This leads to a named HND in Architectural Technology. Students may confirm or change their specialism (subject to places) prior to commencement of second year studies.

• Two Higher Grade passes, preferably including Mathematics or a Science, OR
• A National Certificate in Built Environment or equivalent qualification at SCQF level 6, OR
• Relevant personal/work experience.

More Information

The subjects you’ll study will follow a common programme with other built environment courses and include Drawing & Design, Building Science, Construction Technology, Building Services, Construction Site Surveying, Mathematics, CAD and Quantitative Building Studies.

Your second-year subjects will reflect your chosen specialism and focus on developing your design, technical and professional knowledge through studio work, tutorials and critiques complemented by specialist lectures.

Career

Higher architectural technician employment with major companies in the construction and property sectors, by private consultant practices and by local authorities, health trusts and other government organisations.

Continuing study

Successful students can apply for BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology courses at Edinburgh Napier University, University of Strathclyde, Glasgow School of Art, Edinburgh School of Art.

Two years, starting in August. You can also leave after one year with a Higher National Certificate in Construction.

City Campus North Hanover Street.