Program Overview

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.

Subjects of study include:

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

Credit Level 6

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.

Entry Requirements

• UK:
  • 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
  • BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM
  • BTEC Diploma – DD
  • Access – 112 UCAS Tariff points from the Access course
  • GCSE English Language grade 4/C - IB grade 4 Higher level, GCSE Maths grade 4/C - IB grade 4
• International:
  • International Baccalaureate – 112 UCAS Tariff points from all components of the Diploma Programme
  • Other international qualifications – please see information on country-specific entry requirements
  • International Foundation courses – we work in partnership with Kaplan International College London
  • English language requirements – 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: £17,600 (Price per academic year)
• Funding – tuition fee loans, scholarships, and other funding options available
• Additional costs – see what you may need to pay for separately and what your tuition fees cover

Teaching and Assessment

• Teaching methods – lectures, seminars, workshops, problem-based and blended learning, and practical application
• Assessment types – practical, coursework
• Year 1: 24% Scheduled hours, 76% Independent study
• Year 2: 26% Scheduled hours, 74% Independent study
• Year 3: 27% Scheduled hours, 73% Independent study

Supporting You

• Study support – workshops, 1-2-1 support, and online resources
• Personal tutors – support you in fulfilling your academic and personal potential
• Student advice team – provide specialist advice on a range of issues
• Extra-curricular activities – volunteering opportunities, sports and fitness activities, student events, and more

Course Location

• Marylebone Campus, home to the Westminster Business School and our Architecture, Planning, and Tourism courses
• Specialist workshops, dedicated digital and architecture studios, and our extensive Marylebone Library

Related Courses

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