Program Overview

Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)

Key Facts

• UCAS Code: BSc: K210, BSc with Foundation: K211
• Level: UndergraduateUG BSc (Hons)
• Duration: Full Time: 3 years, Full Time Foundation: 4 years, Part Time: 4 - 6 years
• Starting: September
• Entry Requirements: BCC at A-Level or, DMM at BTEC
• UK Fees 25/26: Full Time: £9,535, Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module, Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
• International Fees 25/26: Full Time: £15,700, Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Location: Waterside

Overview

The Architectural Technology degree at UON brings together project management, design and technical skills. During our Architectural Technology course, you’ll become prepared to deliver projects all the way from concept stage. You’ll learn and increase your knowledge of the industry and legislation, experience realistic projects and develop your creative skills.

Highlights

• Our Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).
• Course lecturers run their own architectural practices giving up-to-the-moment teaching and professional guidance, including Chartered Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• Students studying for an Architectural Technology degree benefit from our strong links with architectural practices.
• Opportunities for placements.
• Access to a design studio and computer suite studio with current computer aided design (CAD) technology
• Enjoy exhibitions, events and visits during your course.

Entry Requirements

• A typical offer for our Architectural Technology course is:
  • BCC at A-Level or,
  • DMM at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (C and above) at T Level
• Other Entry Requirements:
  • You will be expected to have achieved GCSE English and Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above.
• Integrated Foundation Year Entry Requirements:
  • Admission to this foundation programme is:
    • DEE at A-Level or,
    • MPP at BTEC or
    • Pass (D or E) at T Level
• Interview:
  • Once your application has been reviewed, you may be invited to attend an interview with us.
  • Prior to your interview you will be asked to send in a digital portfolio of some of your work.
  • Your interview will be with a member of the programme team and you’ll go over your portfolio with them.
• English Language Requirements:
  • All International and EU students applying for a course with us must meet the following minimum English language requirements:
    • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands for study at undergraduate level

Course Content

• Course Details:
  • Our BSc Architectural Technology course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and has also been recently redeveloped to align with the newest QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Architectural Technology.
  • Our curriculum has three key themes: Presentation, Technology, and Professional Practice and Design, each one being taught over the three years of your time studying Architectural Technology at university, covering various subjects with complexity and depth.
• Stage 1:
  • Visual and Technical Communication (40 Credits)
  • The Architectural Technologist (20 Credits)
  • Principles of Technical Design in Architecture (40 Credits)
  • Architectural Design (20 Credits)
• Stage 2:
  • Building Information Modelling (20 Credits)
  • Practice, Regulations and Conventions in Architecture (20 Credits)
  • Design Specification and Production Information (40 Credits)
  • Technical Architectural Design 1 (20 Credits)
  • Technical Architectural Design 2 (20 Credits)
• Stage 3:
  • Modelling, Simulation and Visualisation (20 Credits)
  • Project Management in Architecture 1 (20 Credits)
  • Project Management in Architecture 2 (20 Credits)
  • Research and Project Design for Architectural Technologists (20 Credits)
  • Final Major Project (40 Credits)

Accreditation

• The course has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and has also been recently redeveloped to align with the newest QAA Subject Benchmark Statement for Architectural Technology.

Student Perks

• At the University of Northampton, everything we do, from funded trips to paid internships, is to give you everything you need to make a difference when you leave.
• If you join this full time architectural technology degree at Northampton, you will receive a laptop when your course begins*.
• The laptops are built to a bespoke custom specification ideal for use in the seminar room, collaborative group work or studying at home.
• Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them.
• We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
• We’ve created the Northampton Employment Promise because we are so confident that if you focus on your studies and complete one of our awards you’ll be highly employable by the time you graduate.
• Putting you in a great position to secure employment or continue your studies.

Fees and Funding

• 2025/26 Tuition Fees:
  • UK – Full Time: £9,535
  • UK – Part Time: £1,585 per 20 credit module
  • UK – Integrated Foundation Year: £9,535
  • International – Full-time: £15,700
  • International – Integrated Foundation Year: £15,700
• Additional Costs:
  • Exhibitions: £200 (Various throughout year – also covers costs of taking part in exhibitions).
• Scholarships and Bursaries:
  • For information on the scholarships available to you, please see our scholarships page.
  • For more information about possible funding options, please visit our Fees and Funding pages.

Staff

• Senior Lecturer in Architectural Technology
  • Riham Ahmed
  • Theophilus Shittu

Careers and Employability

• As a discipline, Architectural Technology aims to equip you with the skills for exciting and challenging careers in design offices, construction sites, local and central government or housing associations etc.
• We are proud of our graduate employment rates, driven by the close alignment with industry, industry knowledge and research.
• Several of our lecturers run their own architectural practices and give you relevant teaching and professional guidance.
• Many UON Architectural Technology BSc graduates also continue their studies on master’s courses.

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