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Built Environment
Architectural Technology
BSc (Hons) Full-time/Part-time
BSc (Hons) including sandwich year Full-time
BSc (Hons) including foundation year Full-time
UcAS code
K131 BSc/AT (3 years full-time).
K132 BSc/AT4 (4 years full-time including
sandwich year).
K134 BSc/ArchT4 (4 years full-time including
foundation year).
Duration
3 or 4 years full-time.
3 to 5 years part-time.
Start dates
September.
Typical offer
220 UCAS points or equivalent or successful
completion of the Engineering Foundation Year
(see page 106).
For entry to the second year full-time or third
year part-time courses, students should have
successfully completed a HND/HNC in Building
or Construction. Foundation degree graduates will
normally be granted advanced entry to Level 3
following completion of balancing studies.
See Entry Requirements page 174.
Additional costs
Part-time students entering directly into the
third year of the course, having completed an
HNC/HND elsewhere, may be required to study
some ancillary BTEC units as well as their degree
studies.There will be an additional charge for
these ancillary units.
About the course
This course is designed to enable you to
achieve the intellectual, technical and practical
skills necessary to pursue a career as an
architectural technologist.You will develop the
ability to analyse, evaluate and resolve design
and technological problems.You will also develop
high-level CAD skills, including virtual reality.
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You may also undertake a one-year work
placement and achieve a degree in the sandwich
mode of study.
What you will learn
Architectural Technology is a relatively new
and growing discipline within the construction
industry which incorporates aspects of both
design and technology.You will learn about the
unique role of the architectural technologist
within the design and construction team and
develop the knowledge, understanding and skills
to enable you to pursue a career in architectural
technology.
What you will study
Level 1
Analytical Methods; Business Environment;
Communications and IT; Construction
Technology; CAD; Design and Technology;
Environmental Studies; Measurement and Cost
Studies; Surveying.
Level 2
Architectural Technology Design Studio; Building
and Environmental Technology; CAD; Contract
Procedures and Procurement; Development
Studies; Research Methods; Risk Management;
Statutory Control of Development.
Level 3
Architectural Technology Design Studio;
Business Management and Professional
Studies; Construction Technology; Dissertation;
Interdisciplinary Project; Statutory Control
of Development. Options: Environmental
Management; Project Management; Housing
Studies.
Special features
The course includes interdisciplinary group
project work which simulates what actually
happens during a construction project from
inception to completion.You will find yourself
undertaking the role of the architectural
technologist within a team of other construction
specialists and your project will be assessed by
a panel which includes representatives from
industry and the professions.
• Excellent student support.
• Design Studio.
• Excellent CAD facilities.
• Work placements.
careers and professional development
Everything you learn and do on the course is
relevant to your future career.You will be able to
seek employment as an architectural technologist
within the UK or abroad. Recent graduates
have been employed by architectural and
multidisciplinary professional practices, design and
build contractors, developers, local authorities
and housing associations.
Professional accreditation
The course is accredited by the Chartered
Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
related courses
• FdSc Architectural Technology.
• BA (Hons) Property Development & Design
for Interiors.
• BSc (Hons) and FdSc degrees in Construction
Management, Building Surveying & Property
Management and Quantity Surveying &
Commercial Management.
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