Program Overview

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Architectural Technology BSc Honours

Overview

Our design-led Architectural Technology BSc equips you with the skills needed for a design, construction, and development career. You'll learn architectural composition, technical analysis, and business and management skills through studio projects simulated in a realistic brief.

Course Structure

The following subjects are indicative of what you will study on this course.

• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement year
• Year 3

Subjects of study include:

• Design Practice
• Design Studio 1
• Technologies of Architecture 1
• Technology – Building Science and Structures
• Technology – Construction Technology and Services

Credit Level 4

Subjects of study include:

• Construction Engineering Technology
• Design Studio 2
• Project Procurement, Management and Law
• Technologies of Architecture 2
• Technology – Structural Principles

Credit Level 5

This course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and increase your chances of employability after you graduate.

Students who complete their placement year successfully will have the additional wording appended to their degree title, for example, "BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology with Professional Experience."

Entry Requirements

• UK
• International
• A levels – BBC (112 UCAS Tariff points)
• T levels – 112 UCAS Tariff points
• International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme. International Baccalaureate Career-related Programme will be considered on a case-by-case basis
• BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
• BTEC Diploma – DD
• Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course

In addition to one of the above, you should have:

• GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level,GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4

If your first language is not English, you will need an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with 5.5 in each component.

We also welcome applications from students who are taking a combination of qualifications listed above. For further information, please contact Course Enquiries.

Fees and Funding

• UK
• International

UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)

Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.

Fees are subject to UK Government Parliamentary procedure.

Find out how we set our tuition fees.

Funding

As well as tuition fee loans, there is a range of funding available to help you fund your studies.

Find out about undergraduate student funding options.

Scholarships

The University is dedicated to supporting ambitious and outstanding students and we offer a variety of scholarships to eligible undergraduate students, which cover all or part of your tuition fees.

Find out if you qualify for one of our scholarships.

Additional costs

See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.

International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

When you have enrolled with us, your annual tuition fees will remain the same throughout your studies with us. We do not increase International tuition fees.

Please note that if you defer your place, the first year’s tuition fees will be those of the academic year in which you enrol, which may be higher than the fee shown for this year.

Find out how we set our tuition fees.

EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme

If you are an international student accepted on an undergraduate programme starting in September 2024 orSeptember 2025 at level 3 (Foundation) or level 4 (first year) on the basis of an eligible EU qualification only, you will be awarded a tuition fee reduction which will align your fee more closely to the one for UK students. For more information, see the EU Qualifications Welcome Award Scheme.

International student funding

Find out about funding for international students.

Additional costs

See what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover.

Teaching and Assessment

Below you will find how learning time and assessment types are distributed on this course. The graphs below give an indication of what you can expect through approximate percentages, taken either from the experience of previous cohorts, or based on the standard module diet where historic course data is unavailable. Changes to the division of learning time and assessment may be made in response to feedback and in accordance with our terms and conditions.

How you'll be taught

Teaching methods across all our undergraduate courses focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and where appropriate practical application. Learning typically falls into three broad categories:

• Scheduled hours: examples include lectures, seminars, practical classes, workshops, supervised time in a studio
• Placement: placement hours normally include placement opportunities, but may also include live projects or virtual activity involving employers
• Independent study: non-scheduled time in which students are expected to study independently. This may include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks, or revision

Year

Year

1

24%Scheduled hours76%Independent study

Year

2

26%Scheduled hours74%Independent study

Year

3

27%Scheduled hours73%Independent study

Scheduled hoursIndependent study

How you'll be assessed

Our undergraduate courses include a wide variety of assessments.

Assessments typically fall into two broad categories:

• Practical: examples include presentations, videos, podcasts, lab work, creating artefacts
• Coursework: examples include essays, reports, in-class tests, portfolios, dissertation

Year

Year

1

0%0% Practical100%Coursework

Year

2

22%Practical78%Coursework

Year

3

21%Practical79%Coursework

PracticalCoursework

Data from the academic year 2024/25

Careers

Graduate architectural technologists have a wide range of career opportunities. Employment can range from architectural practice, working for contractors, engineering practices and construction management practices. As a design-based science degree, students can also move to product design, furniture design, and other design disciplines.

Gain industry experience

You'll have the opportunity to do a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of the course.

Start your professional journey while you study

Our course is fully accredited by the CIAT, the CIOB, and the CABE, giving you an industry-recognised qualification.

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Employers around the world

The University’s Careers and Employability Service has built up a network of over 3,000 employers around the world, helping all our students explore and connect with exciting opportunities and careers.

Industry links

We have strong links with industry, which in the past has included partnerships with TRADA and Erasmus+.

You'll be taught by lecturers and practitioners with years of experience gained across the world.

Alumni and other industry professionals regularly appear as guest speakers, with past speakers coming from:

• Corstorphine and Wright
• EPR
• Eurban
• Foster + Partners
• HTA
• John Robertson Architect
• Pick Everard
• Pozzoni Architecture
• ROK Architecture
• Stefan Shaw Studio
• Zed Pods

The success of our architecture and interiors students has been recognised by a wide range of external awards, including an outstanding run of success in the RIBA President's Medals. Read more about our student successes.

Work experience

We encourage students to participate in paid internships during the summer period of their second year, and all students take part in a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of their course.

Between Years 2 and 3, you'll have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry (work placement) and gain work experience, enhancing your employability after graduation.

Job roles

Our course will prepare you for careers in the areas of architectural/construction management, design management, architectural photography and construction project management, and roles such as:

• Architectural assistant
• Architectural designer
• Architectural design manager
• Architectural technician
• Architectural technologist

Graduates should aim for chartered architectural technologist status. After graduation and work experience, a chartered architectural technologist can set up their own practice, provide a full architectural design service and lead projects of all shapes and sizes from start to finish, from new homes and hotels to shopping centres and football stadiums.

Graduate employers

Graduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:

• BIG
• BLA Architects
• Foggo
• Foster + Partners
• Hutchinson & Partners
• Pozzoni Architecture
• PTAL (Peter Taylor Associates)

International Opportunities

Many of our courses offer international study and work experiences, and the University provides other global opportunities that all students can apply for – so whatever you're studying, you'll have the chance to go abroad.

Opportunities could include:

• Taking part in semester or year-long exchanges at institutions around the world
• Attending an international summer school or field trip
• Developing your CV through volunteering or work placements abroad

International experience broadens horizons, boosts self-confidence, and improves global understanding, alongside being fantastic for your career.

Find out more about our international opportunities, including funding options and where you can go.

Course Leader

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Sam Sam Hui

Lecturer

Sam Sam Hui is an experienced architect and architectural illustrator. His architectural practice prioritises responding to site context, addressing user needs, and employing innovative building methodologies. His research explores the relationship between presentation methodology, buildability, and social responsibility, articulated through a clear narrative.

Since 2020, Sam Sam has served as an external examiner for RIBA Part 3 panels. His involvement in architectural education deepened in 2022 when he began lecturing, and he earned a Fellowship in Higher Education in 2023.

In addition to teaching, Sam Sam manages his architectural practice, working on various architectural projects, art, and architectural illustrations. He also collaborates with other architectural firms at any design project stage. Previously, he has worked for renowned architectural firms such as Buckley Gray Yeoman, Glenn Howells, DSDHA, and Schneider Designersquote.

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Would you like to study architecture with a technical focus? This course prepares you for professional practice and provides a strong foundation in the building and architecture fields.

Course Team

This course is part of the School of Architecture and Cities. It benefits from a multidisciplinary approach through collaboration with the School of Applied Management, which delivers technical modules that enhance the student's learning experience. Additionally, we regularly host part-time visiting lecturers who bring diverse expertise and industry experience to our programme.

• Adam Thwaites - Senior Lecturer
• Tabatha Mills - Senior Lecturer
• Sam Sam Hui - Lecturer
• Waj Dadabhoy - PTVL - DCDI
• Jamie Ogilvie - Staff
• Ian Casey - PTVL - DCDI
• Paul Smith - PTVL - WBS
• Zack Ibrahimi - PTVL - DCDI
• Niall Healy - PTVL - DCDI

Why study this course?

Learn from our industry-experienced tutors

Our tutors have designed and overseen developments from conception to completion and bring their industry experience into the course.

Benefit from outstanding facilities

Our architecture studios provide unrivalled facilities in central London, including our Fabrication Lab which allows you to explore the exciting field of digital fabrication.

Study in London

Based at our Marylebone Campus, you'll be perfectly placed to access work experience and networking opportunities in the heart of central London.

Facilities

Find out more about facilities at the School of Architecture and Cities.

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Architecture studios

Our architecture studios provide unrivalled facilities for study and collaborative learning.

Architecture studios

Our architecture studios provide unrivalled facilities for study and collaborative learning.

Architecture studios

Our architecture studios provide unrivalled facilities for study and collaborative learning.

Fabrication Laboratory

The Fabrication Laboratory allows students to explore the exciting field of digital fabrication.

Fabrication Laboratory

Equipment includes ABS and plaster 3D printing, CNC knife cutting, large-scale CNC routing, CNC metal milling and robot fabrication.

Fabrication Laboratory

Work created in the Fabrication Laboratory.

Marylebone Library

Marylebone Library has a range of books and other resources on Architecture and Interiors.

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What our students say

Amjad Butt

Architectural Technology BSc - 2023

The Fabrication Laboratory has been an invaluable facility over the past three years, offering us the opportunity to transform our ideas seamlessly from 2D drawings to intricate 3D models, spanning a diverse range of mediums and materials.

Levi Oddoye

Architectural Technology BSc - 2024

I have found my tutors and lecturers to be incredibly supportive and constructive throughout my semesters. Their availability for assistance, even outside of class, has been invaluable. Studio work has been a highlight, as it allows us to unleash our creativity.

Velina Drakalieva

Architectural Technology BSc - 2023

One of the most remarkable aspects of my experience has been the unwavering support from the tutors. Their commitment to our success has been evident from day one. They have consistently provided guidance and resources necessary for excelling in coursework. Their expertise and dedication created an environment where I could push myself to new limits and achieve my best.

Westminster OPEN Degree Show

Westminster's OPEN Degree Show celebrates the talent and diversity of our architecture and design students. In addition to a physical exhibition held at our Marylebone Campus, you can see the latest online collection on Westminster OPEN Degree Show.

Image: student work by Shah-Ree Tasaddiq – Architecture BA

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