BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

Key facts

• Friendly and supportive learning environment.
• Small tutorial groups allow for attention and a high level of tutor support with flexible progression
• Excellent employment record.
• The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Association of Building Engineers (ABE). It provides access to European transferable qualifications and Chartered Status in the UK.
• This course is affiliated to the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors for the Associate route to membership.
• Advanced entry for those with relevant professional or academic qualifications.
• There is an emphasis on practical tasks as assessment with flexible progression, accommodation of part-time students and those with work experience.

Course content

The course is structured around design modules that increase in complexity: from domestic to urban scales, with work being undertaken both individually and in groups. You will be encouraged to think independently, critically and logically to communicate effectively appropriate design solutions. The course aims to inspire professionalism, design flair and originality.

You will study:

• Vital issues of environment and sustainability  the role of mechanical and electrical services in complex buildings
• Architectural design, and acquire practical skills in presentation from model-making to computer aided design
• Conservation of buildings, and the politics of architecture
• Building regulations and control, health and safety law, building appraisal and modern methods of construction

Career opportunities

Most of our graduates find employment in the construction and development industry, one of the largest sectors of the economy.

Graduate destinations typically include architectural practices, building contracting organisations with in-house design services, local authorities’ developmental and property sections, and the facilities management departments of existing estates.