BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology(accredited by CIAT)

Architectural Design Technology is an interdisciplinary course that blends architecture with building engineering, building technology, and construction management. Our team of architects, architectural technologists, and engineers will equip you with all the skills and knowledge you need for a rewarding career in this growing field. You will benefit from the contribution of architects and professionals from world-renown practices such as Foster and Partners, Zaha Hadid Architects, Make Architects, SOM, Rogers Stirk Harbour, ARUP, and Atkins.

Foundation Year(If Required)

• Techniques for Designing
• Design Project
• Art and Design Workshop
• Design Media
• History and Theory
• Mental Wealth: Professional Life

Year 1

• The Built Environment
• Construction Technology
• Design Investigation 1
• Design Integration 1
• Technical Studies and Representation 1
• Mental Wealth: Professional Life 1

Year 2

• Tendering, Estimating and Cost Control
• Contract Procedures
• Design Investigation 2
• Design Integration 2
• Technical Studies and Representation 2
• Mental Wealth: Professional Life 2
• Work Placement

This course offers the opportunity of year-long placement between years two and three. If you choose to take this option, you’ll spend your third year on a placement with a relevant company or organization, adding valuable practical experience to your growing academic knowledge. The extra placement year means it will take four years to complete your studies, instead of three.

Year 3

• Project Management
• Design Investigation 3
• Design Integration 3
• Integrated Technology
• Research in Practice
• Mental Wealth: Professional Life 3

Employability

With a degree in architectural design technology, you’ll be perfectly placed to provide the crucial link between architects and other professionals and managers in the construction industry. You will apply your expertise in building science and technology to architectural and construction projects. Because of your highly specialist skills, you’ll be involved in managing the design process and using your technical knowledge to come up with innovative solutions to problems. As an architectural technologist, you have an excellent base for exploring a variety of employment opportunities and for further study related to the architectural technology field. You could work for an architectural practice, a large construction company, a design consultancy, or a local authority.