Our design-led Architectural Technology BSc will give you the skills you need to launch your career in design and development. 

From architectural composition and technical analysis to the business and management skills you'll need for contract procurement, we'll teach you how to apply technical decision-making to real-life design challenges.

Learning in our dedicated Architectural Technology studio and working on real design briefs, you’ll develop a sound understanding of the processes of design and construction and the management tools, particularly CAD, for communicating design information.

You'll gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of the modern construction industry, and will have the chance to work alongside students from all construction courses in Year 1.

Studying the Architectural Technology BSc will give you the framework to practise privately, or — on successful MCIAT chartership — run a business in the architectural and construction industries. 

All of our courses are delivered using an enquiry-based blended learning approach involving workshops, lectures, tutorials and independent study. We assess your learning through a variety of methods including project work, essays and exams.

Our course will prepare you for careers in the areas of architectural/construction management, design management, architectural photography and construction project management, and roles such as:

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

Graduates should aim for chartered architectural technologist status. After graduation and work experience, a chartered architectural technologist can set up their own practice, provide a full architectural design service and lead projects of all shapes and sizes from start to finish, from new homes and hotels to shopping centres and football stadiums.