Program Overview

Architectural Technology

The BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology course at Leeds Beckett University is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a chartered architectural technologist. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and covers a range of topics, including design, construction technology, materials, legislation, and project management.

Course Overview

• The course is a full-time, three-year program (four years with a placement year).
• The UCAS code for the course is K130, and the institution code is L27.
• The course is based at the City Campus.
• The start date for the course is September 21, 2026.
• The course requires 112 UCAS points for entry.

Modules, Teaching, and Learning

• The course is delivered through a range of modules, which cover topics such as design, construction technology, materials, legislation, and project management.
• Students will have the opportunity to work on live projects and participate in site visits to gain practical experience.
• The course includes a placement year, which provides students with the opportunity to gain paid work experience in the industry.

Fees and Funding

• The tuition fee for UK students is Ł9,790 per year.
• The tuition fee for international students is Ł16,840 per year.
• There are scholarships and bursaries available to help students with the cost of tuition.

Career Prospects

• The course is designed to provide students with the skills and knowledge required to become a chartered architectural technologist.
• Graduates from the course have gone on to work in a range of roles, including architectural technologist, BIM manager, property developer, design manager, and project manager.
• The course has a strong focus on industry links, with many opportunities for students to network with professionals and gain work experience.

Facilities

• The course is based at the City Campus, which has a range of facilities, including a dedicated design studio and computer-aided design (CAD) suite.
• The university has invested heavily in its facilities, with a recent Ł150,000 refurbishment of the Northern Terrace building.

Student Life

• The university has a range of support services, including academic advisors, careers advisors, and student wellbeing services.
• There are many opportunities for students to get involved in extracurricular activities, including sports teams, clubs, and societies.
• The university has a strong focus on employability, with many opportunities for students to gain work experience and network with professionals.

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School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing

• The school has a strong focus on industry links, with many opportunities for students to network with professionals and gain work experience.
• The school has a range of facilities, including a dedicated design studio and computer-aided design (CAD) suite.
• The school has a strong focus on employability, with many opportunities for students to gain work experience and network with professionals.

Graduate Promise

• The university has a dedicated team of careers advisors who can provide support and guidance to students.
• The university has a range of resources and services to help students with their career development, including CV writing, interview skills, and job searching.
• The university has a strong focus on employability, with many opportunities for students to gain work experience and network with professionals.