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Architectural Design Technology

Why choose Architectural Design Technology?

This is a diverse degree course, which covers a variety of aspects of architectural design and technology with design very much at its core. You will also be able to develop your key skills of presentation, analysis, technical innovation and team leadership, along with skills in specialist IT applications such as CAD. This will result in you becoming an asset to potential employers and, with the construction industry being one of the largest sectors of the economy, the discipline offers a range of vocational opportunities at local, national and international levels.

Special features

  • Friendly and supportive learning environment.
  • Excellent employment record.
  • The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (faculty of Architecture and Surveying) and the Association of Building Engineers and provides access to European transferable qualifications and Chartered Status in the UK.
  • The course contains a commitment to sustainability in all aspects of the design and construction process and the opportunity to explore modern methods of building and sustainable development.
  • Small tutorial groups allow for attention and a high level of tutor support with flexible progression.
  • 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 work experience.
  • Opportunity to develop design and technological appreciation and skills, within a friendly environment, applicable across a wide range of employment fields.
  • You will be eligible for student membership of The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). On successful completion of the course you will be eligible for Associate Membership of CIAT.

Career opportunities

Most of our graduates find employment in the construction and development industry which represents 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.

Course information

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

Course content

You will study architectural design, learn about domestic and commercial building and acquire practical skills in computer aided design as well as crucial knowledge about building regulations and control, health and safety law building appraisal and modern methods of building. You also learn about conservation of buildings and study the politics of architecture.

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology modules

Assessment

Wide ranging methods of assessment include written assignments in the form of essays and reports, and scenario based open book examinations in the form of time controlled ‘in-course assessment’. The means of assessing the design modules requires the production of developmental sketches and finalised drawings in both traditional and contemporary CAD forms, presentations in seminars and tutorials, model and video making.

Entry requirements

200 UCAS points or equivalent. Applications are welcome from persons with a wide range of other qualifications or experience. Those with other appropriate higher education level or professional qualifications can gain advanced entry to second or third year. Please see information on general entry requirements.

UCAS code

Full time: K100
Part time: apply direct

Length

Full time: 3 years
Part time: 5 years

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