Architectural Technology

Program Overview

Architectural Technology - BSc (Hons)

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology degree course is where the science of construction meets the art of design. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), this course will provide you with the opportunity to develop a demandingly broad range of technical and built environment knowledge.

Why Choose Us?

• Accredited course - Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
• National Student Survey Results - 92% of students rated the teaching on this course as good or very good (NSS 2024).
• Outstanding industry connections - These include partnerships with engineering, management and development consultants at Mott MacDonald and Birmingham City Council’s Urban Design team.
• Study at the heart of Birmingham’s regeneration - The city's 'Our Future City Plan', a 20-year vision covering every aspect of the built environment, is creating redevelopments and opportunities in Birmingham. HS2, Europe’s largest infrastructure project is on our doorstep.

Entry Requirements

Essential requirements

• 112 UCAS Tariff points.
• GCSE and other level 2 requirements: This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications.
• A Level, BTEC and other level 3 requirements:
  • A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent)
  • AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels
  • A maximum of four subjects will be considered
  • Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications
  • Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications
  • T Level: Merit overall
  • Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3
  • OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points
  • Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects
  • Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC)
  • Welsh Baccalaureate: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Considered with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications

International qualifications

• International Baccalaureate Diploma: Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall.
• EU / International students: Please see your country page for further details on the equivalent qualifications we accept. In addition to the academic entry requirements listed above, international and EU students will also require IELTS 6.0 overall with no less than 5.5 in each band.

Fees & How to Apply

UK students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2026
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £9,535 in 2026/27

International students

• Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study.
• The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament.
• Award: BSc (Hons)
• Starting: Sep 2026
• Mode: Full Time
• Duration: 3 years
• Fees: £18,570 in 2026/27

Course in Depth

First Year

• Built Environment Technology 1: 20 credits
• Integrated Digital Design: Residential: 20 credits
• Professional Environmental and Materials Science: 20 credits
• Law: 20 credits
• Architectural Design Studio 1: 20 credits
• Architectural Design Studio 2: 20 credits

Second Year

• Built Environment Technology 2: 20 credits
• Integrated Digital Design: Commercial: 20 credits
• Design Practice: 20 credits
• Emerging Digital Technologies: 20 credits
• Technological Design Studio 1: 20 credits
• Technological Design Studio 2: 20 credits

Professional Placement (Optional)

• Professional Placement Year: 120 credits

Final Year

• Research in Practice: 20 credits
• Professionalism and Citizenship: 20 credits
• Urban Design Practice in Context: 20 credits
• Individual Honours Project: 40 credits
• Digital Design Practice with Existing Buildings: 20 credits

Employability

• Engaging with industry and gaining work experience during your studies is essential if you are going to be taken seriously in the job market.
• The University is eager to recognise students who have made the effort to gain industry experience and stand out from the typical graduate, and thus it offers a range options for you to get extra awards and recognition for your work in industry.
• The University also has its Graduate+ programme, an extracurricular awards framework that is designed to augment the subject-based skills that you’ve developed throughout the programme with broader employability attributes, which will enhance your employability options upon graduating.

Facilities & Staff

• The facility our students value most is not actually on campus, but is the location of the campus in the heart of Birmingham’s Eastside opposite the new High Speed 2 station construction, and minutes from dozens of fascinating live projects within the city centre.
• The Built Environment Space in Millennium Point is available to all students with a huge resource of software-equipped laptops for loan on campus.
• The Studio Space that we've created in Millennium Point is an open workspace where students can work on their design projects.

Our staff

• Dr Sid Ouldja: Lecturer in Digital Built Environment, Course Lead BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
• Dr Elham Delzendeh: Associate Professor in Built Environment
• Paul Laycock: Deputy Head of the College of Built Environment