Architectural Design Technology
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    Architectural Design Technology

    University of West London
    University of West London
    United Kingdom
    United Kingdom, London
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    Duration3 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 13,250 / Year
    Next IntakeJanuary 9, 2022

    Architectural Design Technology

    About

    Are you interested in how buildings are designed? As an architectural technologist and designer, you will have the expertise to advise planners, property developers and constructors on their building projects.; This undergraduate course focuses on practical, in-demand skills so that you can make sure that buildings function as they are intended to. You will develop the valuable ability to plan and design buildings that suit the needs of a client, the surrounding community and, importantly, the environment. On this course, you will examine important topical issues, including environmental concerns and the technologies that are being used to address them. Through visits to materials manufacturers and construction sites, as well as opportunities to work on team projects, you will learn how to apply your technical knowledge to real-world design problems. This course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
    This technical design course prepares you to judge building design proposals, investigate building problems and offer effective design solutions. You will develop an understanding of building materials and technologies. You will work with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) softwarekey tools for a design career within the construction industry. On this architectural technology degree, our teaching approach incorporates a wide range of methodologies. This includes visits to construction sites and materials manufacturers, which will help you contextualise the principles you study within real-world situations. You will work within a team on a group construction project to put those principles into practice. You will also learn through: guided research and reading laboratory experiments examination of projects, simulated or real analysis of work-based scenarios independent learning through individual learning plans tutored classroom sessions visiting speakers and guest lecturers. By the time you complete the course, you will know how to: use appropriate building techniques to complete construction projects investigate building problems and present appropriate design solutions demonstrate confident communication and interpersonal skills work efficiently as part of project teams use IT to support projects. In the latter stages of the course, you will study the economy's effect on the construction industry. You will also develop an understanding of sustainable technologies. Finally, you will work on a design project that integrates what you have learned.

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    Applicants with the following qualifications will be considered for entry on an undergraduate degree:

    • International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma (from a minimum 25 points depending on course)
    • Diploma from community college, Intermediate Diploma or Associate Degree (Pass with 60%).
    • British/International A Levels (from a minimum 112 UCAS tariff points depending on course)
    • Second and final year entry of a bachelor's degree may be available for those with a Higher National Diploma (HND) from the UK with a merit profile

    English Requirements

    • IELTSMin 6

    English Program Requirements

    You need to meet our English language requirement - a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the 4 individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). We also accept other English language examination equivalents. Contact our International Office to find out more. You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents. We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements. Find out more about our English Language courses.

    Career

    Once you complete the course, you will be able to work in design roles within the construction, planning or property industries. You could go on to work for:

    • architectural technology practices
    • architecture firms
    • local authorities
    • government agencies
    • housing associations
    • construction organisations
    • manufacturers.

    You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course.

    Fee Information

    How to Apply

    You can apply online at any time by following the link below. Our application form will ask you for some information about your previous qualifications or experience, references, and how we can contact you. In addition, you are required to submit a start-up idea pitch. This 500-word (max) document should clearly outline the following three aspects: a brief description of your business idea that you want to further develop during your MA studies in what capacity you have worked on the business idea so far (eg has this developed from your final year project during your undergraduate degree? Are you running the business already out of your living room? etc) where you expect the business to go by the end of the MA programme (specific objectives for the 12 month period). Please upload this document along with your online application. Based on your application form and the start-up idea pitch, you will be invited to attend a telephone interview.

    Architectural Design Technology

    University of West London

    University of West London

    United Kingdom

    United Kingdom, London

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