BSc (Hons)

Architectural Design and Technology

3 good reasons to study Architectural Design and Technology at Salford:

Develop knowledge, skills and competencies using state-of-art information and communication technologies
Provides access to rewarding professional careers with excellent opportunities
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB)

Architectural technologists are specialists in the science and art of architecture. They form the link between concept and construction and they provide high-level design skills in projects of all types and scales.

You will develop a strong sense of design awareness, a comprehensive understanding of traditional and contemporary technologies employed in the construction process, and become competent in the use of sophisticated and powerful information and communication tools and techniques. You will be trained to the high standards required by the CIAT and CIOB.

This course combines academic study with the application of professional skills and competencies. These include providing innovative design solutions and negotiating and managing the development of a construction project.

Course details

This course is modular in structure with credits awarded for the successful completion of each module. You will cover technical, design, legal and commercial areas. You will also learn presentation, communication and collaboration skills and a well-developed awareness of the industry and profession.

Course Structure

Year 1 (Part-time Years 1 and 2)

This course has modules in common with other related courses within the school, (Quantity and Building Surveying, Property Management and Construction Project Management) and also introduces you to the architectural design process.

Year 2 (Part-time Years 3 and 4)

Introduces a number of subjects which are specific to this course with an emphasis upon managing design information and developing design skills utilising information technology facilities.

Year 3 (Part-time Years 4 and 5)

Requires the development of a design portfolio as well as the opportunity to undertake a flexible research dissertation on a subject of your choice. In addition, specialised option modules are offered such as the use of virtual reality environments, conservation of the historic environment, urban regeneration and sustainability.

Industrial placement year

If you are studying full-time, you’ll have the option to take an industrial year-out placement between years 2 and 3. If you wish to take a placement year you will be responsible for securing your own work placement. The University will help you to develop their employability skills. An academic member of staff is appointed to be your placement tutor. Your progress within your placement is monitored by the appointed placement tutor with 'telephone visits', visits to your place of employment and the assessment of a written end of placement report which you prepare.

Year 1 (Part-time Years 1 and 2)

Technology 1
Economics and Management
Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework
Environmental Science and Services
Discipline Project 1
Multidisciplinary Project 1

Year 2 (Part-time Years 3 and 4)

Technology 2
Procurement and Administration
Design Studies 1
Design Information Management
Discipline Project 2
Multi-disciplinary Project 2

Year 3 (Part-time Years 4 and 5)

Design Studies 2
Architectural Detailing
Option A*
Option B*
Discipline Research Project
Multidisciplinary Project 3

* Option A (choose one)

Project Management
Virtual Environments
Professional Practice
Introduction to Urban Regeneration

* Option B (choose one)

Sustainable Design and Construction
Conservation of the Historic Environment
Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

Course Enquiries

For course enquiries please call us on:

T: +44 (0) 161 295 4545

Or Email us at:

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International students
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