BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and Practice
When can you start this course? | UCAS code | Fees | Course length | Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
- This is one of the longest standing UK accredited courses by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
- It's a unique combination of design, technology, science of architecture, sustainability and construction. It leads
to a professional qualification designed in collaboration with architectural technologists, architects and professional bodies to provide you with the vocationally relevant curriculum. It offers professional and practical training backed up by sound academic theory. - You'll get a rich combination of design, technology, management, professional practice and contractual studies and it covers advanced use of computer aided design (CAD) and building information modelling (BIM).
About the course
This course uses a mixture of technical and design oriented architectural subjects to give you distinct career advantages, complemented by the gaining of a recognised professional qualification.
The course is founded on core subject knowledge requirements of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). What makes it unique is its integrated environmental approach to design and application of CAD and BIM technology, digital design and building simulation systems, which have been carefully nurtured since the course began.
Practical architectural design and technology projects will form the basis of your study, supported by management, procurement and contracts as well as professional practice studies. There's also an optional year's placement in industry between stages two and three. We strongly encourage you to take a year out in industry and will help you find a suitable placement. The placement is also an excellent opportunity to gain the University Diploma in Professional Practice.
This course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
You can study this course full time or you can top up an HND or foundation degree you already have, to gain a bachelor's degree. This is subject to all core CIAT requirements being met. You can also study stages two and three part time.
If you don't have the appropriate qualifications to start this course, you can study the Technology Foundation Programme for a year first.
Your career
This course gives you excellent career prospects, both in the public and private sector. You'll have the skills and confidence to work in architectural practice, consultancy, government, property development, building contracting, housing associations, banks and retail and manufacturing companies. Supported by your professional skills and a nationally accredited qualification, this offers a real advantage over other candidates.
Our graduates are employed within leading national and international architectural consultancies, local practices, management and local authority roles, housing associations and manufacturing positions. Some also opt to undertake postgraduate studies.
What our students say
Work placements
You'll have the chance to take an optional placement year between stages 2 and 3 to create a sandwich degree.
Anything else?
Visit our Architecture and Built Environment webpages to see our student interviews and work.
Start dates
If you're from the UK or EU you can apply to study this course in:
- September 2012
If you're from a country outside the EU you can apply to study this course full time in:
- September 2012
UCAS code
K130
Fees
This is a resource intensive course.
UK/EU students
- Full time: £7,495 (each year)
- Part time: £935 per module (you usually take 18 of these modules in total).
International students
- Full time: £9,975 (each year)
*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2012 and August 2013. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.
More information about our fees for September 2012 and the support available
Course length
- Full time: Three years or four years with an optional placement year.
- Part time: Normally entry after Foundation Degree, two to three years for completion.
Entry requirements
Our entry requirements are usually 280 UCAS points from A levels or equivalent ...
