| Type of Study | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full-time | £9,250 per year |
| Part-time | Your annual fee will be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee according to the number of credits you are studying. |
| Full-time International | £12,960 per year |
Architectural Design and Technology
BSc (Hons)
School - School of the Built Environment
Subject area - Architecture
UCAS Code: Full-time:K190; Part-time: K190P
Start Date(s): January; September
Duration:
Three years full-time
Four years with work placement
Five years part-time
Two years Accelerated full-time
Three years Accelerated part-time
Fees:
UK - £9,250 per year
Part-time - Your annual fee will be calculated pro rata to the full-time fee according to the number of credits you are studying.
International - £12,960 per year
In Brief:
- 93% Overall satisfaction with this course (Source: NSS 2016)
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
- Provides access to rewarding professional careers with excellent opportunities
- Part-time study option
- International students can apply
Course Summary
Architectural technologists are specialists in the science and art of architecture. They form the link between concept and construction, providing high-level design skills in projects of all types and scales.
This course combines academic study with the application of professional skills and competencies. You will develop a strong sense of design awareness, a comprehensive understanding of traditional and emerging technologies employed in the construction process, and become skilled in the use of sophisticated and powerful information tools and techniques. There is also the option to complete a placement year in industry between years two and three of this course, which you arrange with our support.
You will study a range of modules which will develop your professional and technical aptitudes, as well as your presentation and communication skills. Along with learning the scientific and technological aspects of construction and facilities, you will gain knowledge about the practicalities and legalities involved in constructing and managing. The use of digital tools and technologies form an important part of your learning experience.
As this course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), you will be educated to the highest industry standards. You will develop a strong sense of design awareness, and a comprehensive understanding of traditional and contemporary technologies employed in the construction process. Furthermore, for some modules you will be taught in purpose built design studios located in our brand new New Adelphi building. These carefully designed spaces house the specialist equipment and tools you’ll need to inspire your creativity and execute your ideas.
The course shares modules with other architecture courses within the school, so you will benefit from collaborative learning with a range of students . You will also be introduced to the architectural design process. In years one and two, you will be introduced to a range of subjects about managing design information and developing design skills using technology. You will also experience a multi-disciplinary project which will develop your experience of collaborative working - a common practice in the career of an architectural technologist.
Your final year requires you to develop a design portfolio, and you will have the opportunity to present and interact with industry. Furthermore, you will complete a research dissertation on a subject of your choice.
Industrial placement yearIf you are studying full-time, you'll have the option to take an industrial year-out placement between years two and three. 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 your employability skills and an academic member of staff is appointed to be your placement tutor. Your progress within the 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.
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Course Structure
Year 1
You will be introduced to English Law and relevant statutory requirements for studying for vocational qualifications in the construction and property professions. You will elarn about the workings of the English legal system, to the law relating to contracts and to the regulatory framework affecting the use, management and development of land, in particular, planning, building control and the CDM regulations.
You will develop an understanding of basic economic concepts and principles and of the economic environment, in which the construction and property sectors operate. The module will develop your knowledge and understanding of the dynamics of the construction environment within which you will operate as well as management and organisational theories in the construction and property context.
You will learn to identify and use appropriate learning-how-to-learn strategies that are applicable for your course. You will learn to recognise and apply discipline specific knowledge and practice to solve discipline related project tasks on an individual and team basis. The module will enable you to experience relevant applicable ICT technologies.
You will develop your knowledge and understanding of the interactions between a building and its internal and external environments. You will learn about the principles involved in building heat transfer, occupant thermal comfort, illumination and acoustics. You will explore the need for mechanical and electrical engineering services in the building envelope and develop an understanding of typical building services systems technology.
You will explore BIM for Passive Analysis, and gain an understanding of fabric, modern methods of construction and an understanding of 3-D conceptions.
This module aims at providing a fundamental understanding of the design principles and behaviours of structural forms, elements and systems in buildings. You will be introduced to Nature as a generator of structure. You'll explore the relationship between shape, material, structural performance, loads, assembly methods and construction technology through modelling, analysis, and case studies. You will be able to understand the mutual dependencies between architectural design, structural performance and manufacturing technologies in the past and present through the knowledge of historical and contemporary structural forms and materials. The module also enables you to investigate the implications of nature, people and technology in the design of architectural structures.
Year 2
This module enables you to explore and differentiate the principal types of procurement systems and associated contracts used in the UK, you will also explore the fundamental procedures related to contract administration.
You will gain the skills to prepare prescriptive and performance specifications as well as BIM information. You will also develop your knowledge and understanding to implement technical design solutions through the selection and specification of materials, health and Safety regulations, methods of production, client and user requirements, and performance in use.
This module aims to equip you with the essential knowledge and skills necessary to explain building construction techniques and materials used. Yout will be able to evaluate the criteria selection in order to apply appropriate building construction techniques. The module will provide you with an understanding of various comptemporary and historic construction techniques. You will also develop an understanding of building construction techniques related to both project delivery and environmental considerations.
This module will provide you with a critical awareness and detailed appreciation of architectural design and its influences.You will gain an understanding of the design process and an ability to develop design solutions in new-build situations.
This discipline based project will provide an opportunity to study on a range of built environment scenarios. It will develop your detailed knowledge of discipline specific subject matter by applying relevant concepts and techniques to solve problems in project environments. You will also develop your project appraisal, collaborative team working, management, critical analysis and problem solving skills. The module will allow you to develop and apply high level communication and information technology skills to solve problems and present solutions to a competent standard appropriate for a built environment professional. You will also develop an understanding of the place of advanced ICT technologies within the sphere of the construction industry professional.
This project is an opportunity to experience collaborative working in multi-disciplinary team. It will promote reflection on individual and team working and the nature of built environment projects. You will practice and further develop key skills required by a built environment professional. You will also develop written/oral communication, team working and inter-personal skills.
Year 3
You will develop the capability to evaluate Virtual Reality (VR) technologies and apply appropriate approaches for the presentation of complex 3D data sets. You will learn to critically evaluate current applications of VR and develop solutions for use in the built environment. You will also develop competencies in the management and manipulation of multi-media data sets.
You will learn to write and deliver an extended and coherent study on a design related topic. On completion, you will demonstrate competency in research skills in support of future learning development. This module will help you to develop the skills of reflective practice through engagement with contemporary architecture and urbanism.
You will gain knowledge of the urban regeneration process a holistic vision towards urban regeneration in order to enable them to understand and participate in sustainable regeneration initiatives. You will examine a wide range of issues from physical, economical, social and environmental dimensions that are correlated to each other, through which a strong emphasis will be given on integrated regeneration strategies for better implementation of community based regeneration for long term sustainability. You will be able to identify and integrate issues related to the physical, economical, social and environmental aspects of successful long term sustainable project solutions. This module will also enable you to recognise and apply their discipline related skills and knowledge in the context of complex urban regeneration projects.
The aims of this module is to introduce you to understanding urban contexts, construction, structural analysis using digital tools (BIM), environment impact and digital presentation.
You will develop an holistic understanding of tectonics for local and global environmental challenges. You will assess the impacts of building performance on the built environment. You'll apply the principles of technological engineering systems in sustainable design and construction processes to a design solution. You will also apply technical regulatory factors that impact build, sustainability and environmental performance within broad societal concerns.
You will further develop your understanding of, and ability to apply, the principles of architectural design, with specific reference to the re-use and redevelopment of existing buildings.
Please note, exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Your tutor will be able to advise you as to the modules you will study on or before the start of the programme.