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    University of Salford

    United KingdomUnited Kingdom , Salford

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Course Code

    Course ID K194

    Campuses

    Main Site

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

    Next Intake DeadlinesSeptember-2026
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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Next Intake September-2026

    Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year

    About

    Introduction

    In a nutshell

    Behind every grand design is great technique. In our increasingly digital-driven built environment, a degree in Architectural Design and Technology is a route to a rewarding career making those amazing design concepts a reality.

    Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year course is an excellent route if you’re from a non-industry background, new to higher education, or seeking to develop your career in a new direction. Providing immersion in construction, surveying and design techniques, the foundation year pathway is designed to help you meet the prerequisites for the full BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree.

    The full honours degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), so you will be educated to the highest industry standards. You will join a vibrant multidisciplinary community, learning alongside architects, building surveyors, construction managers and quantity surveyors.

    Start your study journey

    Register for our next Open Day to learn more about studying Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year, explore our facilities and meet the course team

    You will:

    • Develop competence in essential areas of built environment professional practice
    • Build technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, ready to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree
    • Gain hands-on experience using built environment focused IT equipment and software
    • Build your confidence by strengthening team working, communication and study skills
    Placement

    options available

    Course accreditations

    Bring your design ideas to life using our specialist equipment
    Architectural Design and Technology students at Greenhaus project with Buttress Architects
    Develop your technical skills with our studio-based modules
    Work collaboratively on architecture models in our dynamic studios

    This is for you if...

    1.

    You’re passionate about buildings and architecture and want to develop and shape the built environment

    2.

    You want to study architectural design and technology but don't meet the Honours degree entry requirements

    3.

    You're returning to education or seeking to develop your career in a new direction

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Requirements

    What you need to know

    APPLICANT PROFILE

    In addition to our academic entry requirements, we also look for certain characteristics in each applicant. Having these characteristics will not only help you to fulfil your academic potential, but they are also essential if you want a successful built environment career.

    INTERNATIONAL APPLICANTS

    This course isn’t suitable for international students. If you are an international student and interested in studying a foundation year, please consider our International Foundation Year course.

    ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

    All of our courses are taught and assessed in English. If English is not your first language, you must meet our minimum English language entry requirements. An IELTS score of 6.0 (no element below 5.5) is proof of this, and we also accept a range of equivalent qualifications.

    Read more about our English language requirements, including information about pathways that can help you gain entry on to our degree courses.

    Standard entry requirements

    GCSE

    English Language and Mathematics at grade D/level 3 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

    UCAS tariff points

    64 points

    A level

    Typically two grade Cs

    BTEC National Diploma

    MPP (BTEC Extended Diploma), MM (BTEC Diploma)

    BTEC Higher National Diploma

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    T level

    T level in any subject is accepted at 72 UCAS points.

    Access to HE

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    Foundation Degree

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    Scottish Highers

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    Irish Leaving Certificate

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    European Baccalaureate

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    International Baccalaureate

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    Other Qualification

    Please contact Admissions for further information.

    Alternative entry requirements

    Salford Alternative Entry Scheme (SAES)

    We positively welcome applications from students who may not meet the stated entry criteria but who can demonstrate their ability to pursue the course successfully. Once we receive your application, we'll assess it and recommend it for SAES if you are an eligible candidate.

    There are two different routes through the Salford Alternative Entry Scheme and applicants will be directed to the one appropriate for their course. Assessment will either be through a review of prior learning or through a formal test.

    English Program Requirements

    Equivalent qualifications

    English language requirements are shown on individual course pages. Generally, this is shown as an IELTS grade, however we accept a range of equivalent qualifications. 

    As a general guide:

    For undergraduate courses we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

    For postgraduate courses, we require IELTS 6.0 (with a minimum 5.5 in each component) or equivalent

    For the International Foundation Year, we require IELTS 4.5 (with a minimum 4.0 in each component) in UKVI IELTS for UKVI (Academic)

    The approved equivalent qualifications list includes the following: 

    Secure English Language Tests (SELTs) 

    University of Salford English language courses

    Regional-based qualifications

    Majority English Speaking Countries as deemed by UKVI

    Medium of English Institutions

    Applicants who require a Student Route visa to study in the UK may require evidence of a Secure English Language test rather than an examination or qualification due to visa requirements, as deemed by the UK Government Home Office, Visa and Immigration (UKVI).

    Career

    Employment and stats

    What about after uni?


    EMPLOYMENT

    As you progress and successfully complete the full BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree, you will graduate with diverse and rewarding career opportunities ahead of you. Architectural technologists, and software management skills they possess, are highly-sought by industry, both in the UK and overseas.  

    As an architectural design and technology graduate, you will be well-placed to apply for graduate design-based roles. Our architecture alumni have progressed to work with regional and international design firms, government organisations and consultancy practices such as MHA Architects, Walker Simpson Architects, and Mason Gillibrand Architects.

    FURTHER STUDY

    You might find you want to learn more about the built environment. We offer a range of specialism postgraduate study options to help you take your career and interests even further. Salford graduates and alumni also receive a significant fees discount. 

    MSc Project Management in Construction

    MSc Building Surveying

    MSc BIM and Digital Built Environments

    MSc Real Estate and Property Management

    A taste of what you could become

    An architectural technologist

    A project technician

    An urbanist

    A designer

    and more...

    • Software Developer

    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 0 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
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