Architectural Technology - BSc/BSc (Hons) - Full-Time

An architectural technologist is a specialist in the technological aspects of building design and construction, bridging the gap between design theory and construction practice. This industry focused course provides you with the skills required for employment in this specialist and high demand industry sector.

An architectural technologist is a specialist in the technological aspects of building design and construction, bridging the gap between design theory and construction practice. This industry-focused course provides you will the skills required for employment in this specialist and high demand industry sector. As a designer you'll be responsible for the development and completion of projects. You'll learn to advise on appropriate technology and bring a creative attitude and detail to design, using both graphic and computer aided drafting techniques. This course is very creative with plenty of practical experience allowing you to develop your design skills. You'll gain a good level of understanding of the construction industry. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building. You'll learn creative and technical skills relating to the design and technical aspects of building, such as computer aided design, design, specification and modelling. As well, you'll develop knowledge and abilities in related area, such as management and conservation. Professionally accredited by: View Full Screen

What's involved This full-time course is studied over four years. You'll learn through a variety of teaching methods including lectures, tutorials, laboratory sessions, and through independent study. The course can also be studied part-time with attendance. Year 1 Building Design & Technology 1, Design Information Technology 1, Building Engineering & Construction Mathematics, Property & Construction Business Law, Architectural Technology 1, Option 1 Year 2 Building Design & Technology 2, Architectural Technology 2, Building Engineering 2, Design Information Technology 2, Option 2, choice of: Construction Management 1, Surveying 1, Planning & Development 1, Construction Cost Procedures, Surveying 2, Introduction to Contemporary Architecture, Civil Engineering Materials, Construction Engineering, Valuation 1 Year 3 Building Design & Technology 3, Construction Project Management 1, Contract Admin & Practice, Building Control & Fire Engineering, Architectural Technology 3, Construction Management 2 Year 4 Project Evaluation, Architectural Technology 4, Architectural Practice & Management, Sustainable Development Students of this course are eligible for the Best Timber-related dissertation prize and Best Timber Design Project prize.

Requirements at a glanceEntry to the courseTypical year 1 SQA HigherBBBB A LevelBCC Irish Leaving CertificateB1, B2, B2, B2 HNCB in Graded Unit in related subject. Subjects requiredMaths and English (or other literate) at Standard Grade (2 or above) or GCSE (B or above) or OL (A2 or above). Typical year 2 SQA Advanced Higher A LevelBBB HNDB in Graded Units in related subject Typical year 3 Irish Ordinary Degree50% or above at first sitting in all subjects in the final year. Typical year 4 Irish Ordinary Degree60% or above at first sitting, 50% in all subjects in the final year.Fees Table2012/3 2013/4 Scotland £1,820 £1,820 European Union £1,820 £1,820 Rest of UK £6,500 £6,630 Overseas £11,250 £11,700 Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.