Architectural Design Technology

Why choose this course?
Our Architectural Design Technology degree explores how design and technology work together, giving you practical working knowledge of both areas.

The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and you will be eligible for Associate Membership (ACIAT) on graduation. You can progress to full Chartered status with appropriate experience, and being a Chartered Architectural Technologist will give you all the same powers as an Architect but in considerably less time.

Students:
can work on projects based on local sites, including real schemes with real clients, as well as involvement with European partners
will develop knowledge of how designs evolve from the initial idea to the construction stage, and beyond. This will include the implications of your choices of structure and materials in order to lead the way with cutting-edge design solutions for all scenarios
with a growing awareness of the impact the construction industry has as a contributor to climate change, you will understand how better design and technology choices can make you an Architectural Technologist who is offering solutions to these changes, including ensuring mitigation and resilience is key to how we deliver built environments
will work within a learning environment where your design experience is personal and focused on you developing your skills, discovering new ones, and becoming a confident and convincing Architectural Technologist
*The course is part of a subject area rated joint 1st in the UK for graduate prospects in the Building subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2023.

Key Course Features:
Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, offering you student membership for free, and access to the young/new members group, AspirATion
*The course is part of a subject area rated joint first in the UK for graduate prospects in the Architecture subject league tables, Complete University Guide 2022
You will work in a friendly and supportive learning environment with a helpful teaching team who are themselves members of the professional bodies for the architecture and construction industry that accredit our courses
You will undertake a mixture of group and individual work and, where these are related to designs, you will have a dedicated studio space for architectural design technology students
You will have opportunities to meet specialists from across the architecture and construction industry both at the university and through our extensive programme of site visits.
You will be offered a placement experience at Level 5 of the course and will be able to take advantage of the employer network who use us to seek trainees and staff
You will have access to the latest Computer Aided Design software and digital information resources; as well as guidance and support from the teaching team in how best to use these to add to or develop your existing skills