Program Overview

Architectural Technology

Overview

The Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology is a four-year, full-time course that prepares students for practice in the field of architectural technology. The course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the technical aspects of building design and construction.

Course Details

• TU Code: TU831
• CAO Point Range 2024: 410-544
• NFQ Level: Level 8
• Award Type: Major
• Award: Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Architectural Technology
• ECTS Credits: 240
• Duration: 4 years
• Number of Places: 55
• Location: Bolton Street

What is Architectural Technology?

Architectural Technology is a technical design discipline that focuses on the application and integration of architectural and construction technologies in the building design process. An Architectural Technologist is a technical designer skilled in the application and integration of architectural and construction technologies in the building design process.

Course Structure

The course is divided into four years, with each year consisting of two semesters. The course includes a work placement in Semester 2 of Year 3.

Modules

• Year One:
  • BIM Introduction
  • Building Technology: Timber & Steel Technologies
  • History of Architectural Tectonics
  • Structures for Architecture
  • Technical Design Studio: Collaboration and Synthesis
  • Technical Design Studio: Masonry Technologies
  • Technical Design Studio: Timber and Steel
• Year Two:
  • Technical Design Studio: Timber and Steel
  • Building Technology: Timber & Steel Technologies
  • Building Performance: Timber & Steel Technologies
  • BIM Template & Browser
• Year Three:
  • Technical Design Studio: Fabrication of Multi-Cell Buildings
  • Building Technology: Prefabrication for Multi-Cell Buildings
  • Building Performance - Pre-fabrication for Multi-Cell Buildings
  • BIM Level 2 & Collaboration
• Year Four:
  • Technical Design Studio: Collaboration and Synthesis
  • Building Performance: Systems
  • Professional Studies: Management, Procurement and Contracts
  • Technical Research - Pre-Thesis

Admission Requirements

• Leaving Certificate Requirements:
  • Minimum Number of Subjects: 6
  • Minimum Grade in Maths: O6/H7
  • Minimum Grade in English OR Irish: O6/H7
  • At least H4 in one of Art, Construction Studies, Design & Communication Graphics, Engineering or Technology
• QQI/FET Requirements:
  • QQI/FET Award Required: Level 5 or 6 in a relevant discipline
  • Additional Requirements: Distinctions in 5 modules required
• Mature Applicants:
  • Applications from mature students (23+) are welcome
• English Language Requirements:
  • If English is not your first language, you will need to provide evidence of your English language proficiency as detailed on our website

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the BSc (Honours) Architectural Technology course are highly skilled technical professionals trained to play a leading role in the increasingly complex technical design process which drives contemporary architecture and building. They are in great demand in the Architectural Engineering and Construction (AEC) industry in Ireland and abroad.

Progression

Graduates of the TU831 BSc (Honours) Architectural Technology course will be eligible to progress to various Level 9 courses such as the TU Dublin MSc in Applied Building Information Modelling & Management, and following practice experience to the TU Dublin MSc Building Performance (Energy Efficiency in Design) and CPD Diploma in Thermal Bridge Assessment. You may also proceed to postgraduate studies leading to the award of MSc, MPhil or PhD at research institutes and universities worldwide.