Program Overview

Architectural Technology BSc Honours

Course Overview

This course prepares students to work in diverse positions in the construction sector, both public and private, as architectural technologists, architectural designers, architectural engineers, BIM modellers, BIM coordinators, and site coordinators.

Why Choose Architectural Technology BSc at Middlesex?

Our architectural technology degree combines architecture, civil engineering, services engineering, environmental science, and building information modelling to give students the insight, skills, and experience to succeed in the most heavily demanded areas of construction.

What You Will Gain

Students will graduate with the skills to enter a diverse range of roles in both the private and public sectors of construction. Our graduates have gone on to become BIM managers, lead designers, information managers, project managers, consultants, or set up their own architectural design practices.

What You Will Learn

Students will learn new methodologies, develop their creativity, collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, and have the chance to work on real-life projects – in the UK and abroad – to gain a broad understanding of the full project management process.

Course Structure

This is a three- or four-year degree, with an optional industry placement year. Or it can be studied part-time over six years.

Year 1 Overview

• Students will develop their studio practice and contextual studies along with industry-standard CAD skills, focusing on underlying construction techniques, material choices, and the environmental factors impacting on buildings.
• Students will work on their own and in teams, developing their model-making skills to communicate their ideas clearly, with physical and digital models.
• A professional portfolio, which is critical to practice as an Architectural Technology professional, will be developed throughout the course.

Year 2 Overview

• This year will start with considering which year-long placements are available and how to secure one.
• Students will deepen their understanding of how building science fundamentals impact on buildings and turn them into not only functional but sustainable and comfortable living spaces and structures.
• Students will learn how to apply the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) into their practice.

Year 3 Overview

• Students will have acquired all of the basic academic knowledge and skills required to practice as an Architectural Technology professional.
• This year gives students the opportunity to develop their practice as an individual, working towards a goal to launch their career at the end of the year degree show.

Teaching and Learning

• Students will gain knowledge and understanding of design, technology, practice, and management through a dynamic mix of teaching, learning, and assessment strategies designed to actively engage them and enhance their learning.
• Practice-based learning approaches and hands-on activities will be used to apply learning to project work.
• Industry speakers will share updates on current industry practices and related contemporary issues.

Facilities and Support

• Students will have access to a wide range of industry-standard equipment, including state-of-the-art CAD Studio, Autodesk suite, Adobe Creative Suite, virtual reality, energy and environmental simulation tools, surveying equipment, 3D laser scanners, Wacom Cintiqs, and more.
• The university offers a wide range of resources and support to help students succeed in their studies, including a 24-hour library, catering for individual study needs.

Careers

• This course prepares students to work in diverse positions in the construction sector, both public and private.
• Graduate job roles may include BIM managers, lead designers, information managers, project managers, consultants, or setting up their own architectural design practices.
• Career options also include work within architectural practices, construction organisations, housing associations, local authorities, legislation and building authorities, central and local government, with property developers, processing and manufacturing industries, research and academia, energy sectors, conservation, conversion, maintenance, management, new build, restoration, retrofit or re-use projects.

Entry Requirements

• UK students: 112 UCAS points, GCSE Grade C/4 in English & Maths
• International students: Please check the university's website for accepted qualifications and English language requirements.

Fees

• UK students: £9,535 (full-time), £79 per taught credit (part-time)
• International students: £16,600 (full-time), £138 per taught credit (part-time)

Scholarships and Bursaries

• The university offers various scholarships and bursaries, including the MDX Excellence Scholarship, Regional or International Merit Awards, and the Student Starter Kit.