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    BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year)
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    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year)

    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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    United Kingdom, Bristol

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    744

    Key Facts

    Program Level

    Bachelor

    Study Type

    Full Time

    Delivery

    On Campus

    Mix

    Course Code

    K26F

    Campuses

    Frenchay

    Program Language

    English

    Start & Deadlines

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    Duration 4 year(s)
    Tuition Fee
    GBP 16,000  / year

    BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year)

    About

    Introduction

    Get valuable real-world advice from architecture professionals on this course, which is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

    Why study architectural technology and design?

    The evolution of architectural forms is influenced by culture and fashion, society and economics, climate and geography, security and self-preservation.

    For architecture to be able to respond to these factors, we need to apply technology.

    In the past, technological limitations imposed restrictions on architecture. These days, technology is almost limitless and architectural expression can develop in exciting ways.

    Why UWE Bristol?

    BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year) is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

    This is one of five courses that cover different specialisms in architecture. We produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.

    This course equips you to become a chartered architectural technologist, working at the heart of the contemporary construction industry.

    Gain a solid understanding of technological progression in construction, and where it sits within the history of architecture.

    Study and apply design concepts and construction technologies to a range of building problems. Sketch and assess buildings that inspire and inform your work on day and residential field trips.

    Learn from industry-experienced tutors and work on a series of live briefs for real clients in our well-equipped studios. Collaborate with students across a range of disciplines and build your professional portfolio with practical design projects.

    Take a year out to work in a professional practice and gain valuable real-world experience that improves your employability.

    Our students become designers who can skilfully communicate ideas and contract managers who can control the procurement process.

    You will be eligible to apply for an additional year of study (between years two and three) at one of our partner institutions abroad. Places for the additional year of study are limited and selection is competitive and subject to availability.

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    Where can it take me?

    There's a wide range of career opportunities for technologists with design skills.

    You could go on to work in architectural and engineering practices in the public or private sectors, or for contractors and developers, project managers and systems manufacturers.

    Take a look at our online yearbook of student projects from our architecture and product design courses.

    The image above shows the fantastic work from one of our students (Mark Rincewind, 2021 Architectural Technology and Design graduate).

    Disciplines

    Architecture and the Built Environment

    Requirements

    Entry Requirements

    We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

    We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

    • Tariff points: 88
    • Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page.
    • GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent.
    • A-level subjects: No specific subjects required.
    • EDEXCEL (BTEC) Diploma: No specific subjects required.

      For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page.

    • Access: No specific subjects required.
    • Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required.
    • Irish Highers: No specific subjects required.
    • Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications.
    • Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required.
    • T Levels: No specific subjects required.

    We are pleased to confirm that our New students webpages are now available for students starting this course in September 2025. Here you can find links to useful information about registering, course start dates, arriving on campus what to expect before and when you arrive.

    We automatically send a message via your Welcome website plus an email to notify you once your Preparing to Study information is available. It is important that you regularly check your Welcome website for new messages.

    Career

    Careers

    Careers / Further study

    After graduating, your design and technological skills and practical experience can lead to a variety of careers.

    The construction industry is becoming better managed and more strategic in its approach, especially in the larger government and civil engineering schemes.

    There's a growing demand for graduate technologists with design skills in the public and private architectural practices, contractors and building component manufacturers.

    You could go on to become an Architectural Technologist; Architectural Assistant; Building Information Modelling (BIM) Coordinator; Energy, Fire and Environmental Analyst; Technical Graduate; or Purchasing Coordinator.

    Get inspired

    Our award-winning careers service will develop your employment potential through career coaching and find you graduate jobs, placements and global opportunities.

    We can also help find local volunteering and community opportunities, provide support for entrepreneurial activity and get you access to employer events.

    Visit our employability pages to learn more about careers, employers and what our students are doing six months after graduating.

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    Fee Information

    Tuition Fee

    GBP 16,000 

    Application Fee

    GBP  
    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

    BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year)

    University of the West of England (UWE Bristol)

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    United Kingdom,

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