Program Overview

Architectural Technology with Foundation BSc Honours

Overview

Our degree courses with Foundation year offer the opportunity to prepare you for advanced study before you progress onto a full honours degree at the University of Westminster.

Course Structure

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

• Foundation
• Year 1
• Year 2
• Placement Year
• Year 3

Foundation Year

The Foundation year offers four studio-based modules which include Recording Place, Making Practices, Reading Spaces and the Major Project.

• Critical Thinking in a Changing World
• Introduction to Academic Practice
• Major Project
• Making Practices
• Reading Spaces
• Recording Place

Year 1

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

Year 2

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

Placement Year

This course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study.

Year 3

• Design Studio 3
• Professional (Design) Practice
• Sustainable Design and Technology Research Project
• Technology – Building Pathology
• Technology – Construction Technology and Innovation

Professional Accreditation

This course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers.

Course Climate Action Statement

This course is design-led with a long-standing focus on sustainable technologies and construction methods.

Entry Requirements

• UK
  • A levels – CCC (96 UCAS Tariff points)
  • T levels – 96 UCAS Tariff points
  • International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – MMM
  • BTEC Diploma – DD
  • Access – 96 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
• International
  • International Baccalaureate – 96 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • We accept a wide range of international high school level qualifications

English Language Requirements

• If your first language is not English, you should have an IELTS score of 6.0 overall, with a score of 5.5 in each component

Fees and Funding

• UK tuition fee: £9,535 (Price per academic year)
• International tuition fee: £17,000 (Price per academic year)

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods focus on active student learning through lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning
• Assessments typically fall into two broad categories: Practical and Coursework

Supporting You

• Our Student Hub is where you’ll find out about the services and support we offer, helping you get the best out of your time with us

Course Location

• In the heart of London, our Marylebone Campus is home to the Westminster Business School and our Architecture, Planning and Tourism courses

Related Courses

• Interior Architecture with Foundation BA Honours
• Architecture and Environmental Design with Foundation BSc Honours
• Architecture with Foundation BA Honours