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Architectural Technology

  • 2 Study options
  • Undergraduate
Leicester Campus
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Course summary

Transform architectural concepts into reality with a course that blends design, technology, and construction. From structural integrity and materials to sustainability and environmental impact, you’ll develop the technical expertise to create buildings that are functional, efficient, and future-focused.

Learn how to bridge the gap between concept and construction, while exploring sustainable design methods, understanding ecological footprints, material choices, and energy efficiency to help shape a greener built environment.

  • Gain associate membership with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and graduate membership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), with pathways to chartered status.

  • Architecture has been taught at DMU for over 125 years, meaning we have impressive industry links which will support your learning – you'll work on live design projects, collaborate with industry professionals and be supported in securing a CV-enhancing placement year.

  • Access industry-standard tools and simulation software in our award-winning Vijay Patel Building, including Building Information Modelling (BIM), CAD labs, metalworking, digital printing, and prototyping studios.

Modules

Course Modules

First year
Block 1: Sustainable Building Principles
Block 2: Architectural Communication and Detailing 1
Block 3: Building Technology 1
Block 4: Building Project 1

Second year
Block 1: Project Management Practice
Block 2: Architectural Communication and Detailing 2
Blocks 3 and 4: Building Technology 2, Building Project 2

Third year
Block 1: Contract, Law and Procurement
Block 2: Building Information Technology and Modelling
Blocks 3 and 4: Dissertation, Integrated Project

https://www.dmu.ac.uk/study/courses/undergraduate-courses/architectural-technology-bsc-degree/architectural-technology-bsc-degree.aspx#what-you-will-study

Professional bodies

Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.

  • Building Engineers, Chartered Association of
  • Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Leicester Campus

Study options

  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • Placement (mandatory) • 4 Years
  • Bachelor of Science (with Honours) • Full-Time • 3 Years

Start dates

Application codes

Institution code:
D26

De Montfort University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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Application codes

Institution code:
D26

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.

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Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

A level

112 UCAS points from at least two A-levels or equivalent

T Level
M

UCAS Tariff
Offer: 112

Access to HE Diploma
Merit: 30

Pass QAA Access to Higher Education course with at least 30 level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent). We will normally require students have had a break from full-time education before undertaking the Access course.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Offer: 26

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
DMM

Contextual admissions

Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.

Here at DMU we welcome all applications, no matter what your background. To make sure you get fair and equal access to higher education, when looking at your application we consider more than just your grades–we take into account any challenges that you may have faced in your education. Contextual Offers will be offered to candidates who are in receipt of Free School Meals, who are Care Experienced or who are deemed to live in areas of low HE participation neighbourhoods (POLAR Quintiles 1 & 2).

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Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland£10050
EU & International£16800*

* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

Please note, this fee is subject to parliamentary procedure and will also be subject to a compounded annual inflationary increase.

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