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BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

University of Westminster — London, United Kingdom

BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a undergraduate Architecture course at University of Westminster, London, United Kingdom. It takes 3 years, costs £19,000 per year and starts in September.

Undergraduate · 3 years · Full-time · Architecture · £19,000 per year

Intakes: September

Our design-led Architectural Technology BSc equips you with the skills needed for a design, construction and development career. You'll learn architectural composition, technical analysis, and business and management skills through studio projects simulated in a realistic brief. In our dedicated Architectural Technology studio, you'll study architecture fundamentals through theory, sustainability, hand drawing, and physical models. You'll work on real design briefs, gaining a solid understanding of design and construction processes and eventually mastering tools like CAD, graphic software and model-making for communicating design information. Top reasons to study this course (from the course page): - Industry-experienced tutors – Our tutors have extensive track records of project design and delivery - Outstanding facilities – We have a state-of-the-art Creative and Advanced Technologies Laboratory (CAT LAB) and a dedicated studio for Architectural Technology in the heart of central London - Work placements with leading architectural practices – You'll gain work experience through taking a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of the course or an optional year work placement between 2nd and 3rd year - Prepare for your career – and gain experience with industry-recognised design, project development and presentation software, developing the practical skills employers expect from creative professionals - Student success – Our Architectural Technology BSc students have won a wide range of awards including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists' Student Award for Excellence - Westminster is ranked among the top five universities in the UK for Student Satisfaction in Architecture in The Complete University Guide 2027. Campus: Marylebone, Central London Duration: 3 or 4 years Start dates: Full-time - September 2027 International tuition fee: £19,000 (Price per academic year). The university states annual fees stay the same throughout your studies. Careers (from the course page): Graduate architectural technologists have a wide range of career opportunities. Employment can range from architectural practice, working for contractors, engineering practices and construction management practices. As a design-based science degree, students can also move to product design, furniture design, and other design disciplines. You'll have the opportunity to do a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of the course. Graduate employers named on the course page: BIG, BLA Architects, Foggo, Foster + Partners, Hutchinson & Partners, Pozzoni Architecture, PTAL (Peter Taylor Associates). Source: University of Westminster course page.

Modules

• Building Materials (Year 1, Core)
• Construction Technology and Services (Building) (Year 1, Core)
• Design Practice (Year 1, Core)
• Design Studio 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Technologies of Architecture 1 (Year 1, Core)
• Construction Engineering Technology (Year 2, Core)
• Design Studio 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Procurement, Tendering and Contract Management (Year 2, Core)
• Structural Principles (Year 2, Core)
• Technologies of Architecture 2 (Year 2, Core)
• Deep Retrofitting (Year 3, Core)
• Design Studio 3 (Year 3, Core)
• Professional Practice (Year 3, Core)
• Sustainable and Innovative Construction (Year 3, Core)
• Sustainable Design and Technology Research Project (Year 3, Core)

Careers

• Architectural assistant
• Architectural designer
• Architectural design manager
• Architectural technician
• Architectural technologist