Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)

Course overview

Playing a pivotal role within the construction process as lead designers or complementing other chartered professionals in the built environment, this course aims to prepare you in seeking future employment in architectural practice, city and urban planning.

• You will learn the practices behind interior design, builders and contractors, and oil and gas developments, together with many other areas and specialisms.
• You will learn from current fully qualified and experienced staff who have a high level of design and technical experience in the construction industry, some of whom are still involved in research projects (staff are subject to change).

Why you should study this course

• Collaborative links with universities around the world, including Spain, USA, Denmark, Italy and France, offer you the chance to spend part of your studies abroad² (collaborations are subject to change).
• Studios and laboratories⁴ equipped with the latest versions of CAD software including 2D, 3D and visualisation software, building information management software and building performance analysis programmes.
• The opportunity to take part in events where you could meet members of the local design and building community and attend professional development meetings held by the professional institutions on campus² (subject to availability).
• The common first year makes it possible to further explore your interests and transfer to one of the following courses; Architectural Design and Technology MSci, Building Surveying BSc (Hons), Construction Project Management BSc (Hons), Quantity Surveying and Commercial Management BSc (Hons) or Real Estate and Property Management BSc (Hons), subject to meeting the progression requirements.

Careers and opportunities

Upon successful completion of the course, you can expect to have knowledge of:

• building technology and construction processes
• management processes and systems associated with construction
• building science with respect to materials, structure, services and internal environment
• the legal and regulatory framework within which buildings are constructed
• economics of construction and the design processes used in construction
• current innovations relating to the construction of buildings, procurement and contract administration procedures and how quality is achieved in construction processes and products
• health and safety in building design and construction.

Upon successful completion of the course, you should be able to:

• analyse data and information sources in construction
• apply techniques used for the analysis and surveying of existing buildings
• apply CAD, manual drawing techniques and other tools to construction design
• apply technical data to specification and production information
• create and present design proposals
• identify the aims and objectives of research
• analyse, interpolate and present information
• analyse and solve construction problems of a technical and managerial nature
• reflect on the interdisciplinary and team working nature of the construction industry to undertake and manage construction design and the construction process
• undertake full-measured, dilapidation and condition surveys
• write different types of property survey reports.

Our Talent Team⁴ will help you in searching for work experience while you study and employment on graduation. Professional placements could significantly enhance your employability and many of our previous students have found their first graduate job through the organisation they worked for on placement².