Architectural Design and Technology

Course Delivery

Delivered full-time over three years, you will follow a carefully-designed suite of modules to develop your technical skills and build your theoretical knowledge. You will study architectural theory alongside practical design projects, delivered in a collaborative studio culture that reflects how contemporary architecture firms work:

• In year one, you will receive anintroductionto the architectural design process using a range of built environment modules, workingalongside students from across our built environment and architecture courses
• As you progress to year two, you will use advanced software packages and technology, to managedesign information and developdesign skills. You will also experience a multi-disciplinary project to further develop your experience of collaborative working, which is standard practice in an architectural technologist's career
• In your final year, you will continue to develop your design portfolio, with the opportunity to present and interact with industry. As part of your final assessment, you will also complete a research design final project on a subject of your choice

Learning Experience

There are few better placesin the UK to study architecture than Salford. From our location at the heart of Greater Manchester, our expert academic team draws on close industry partnerships with architecture, engineering and construction sectors, to bring you guest lectures, networking opportunities and local architectural projects that will support your knowledge and skill progression.

Based at our green Peel Park campus, just over a mile from Manchester city centre, you will thrive in our dynamicstudio environment. Tackle live project briefs, as you engage with industry. Sketch ideas and make models, as you fill your Instagram feed with impressive local architecture. Showcase your design skills at our Degree Show. Receive an immersive, rewarding learning experience.

Industry Placement

On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, our tutors will support you all the way, from helping you to applyto providing support while you are on placement.

Applicants who have successfully passed a diploma from a community college, intermediate diploma or associate degree with an overall mark of C+ or better will be considered for undergraduate entry.