Program Overview

Overview

The BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology aims to:

1. Produce graduates who are committed to a career in architectural technology.
2. Produce graduates equipped to take up responsible professional employment in the architectural design industry and become lifelong learners with an appreciation of the value to society of an education in architectural technology.
3. Produce graduates who have a breadth and depth of knowledge and understanding of the key aspects of the scientific, technological and organisational principles of technical design problems in architecture.
4. Allow graduates to acquire and develop analytical and problem-solving skills, and subject-specific skills. To acquire and develop the ability to evaluate evidence, arguments, and assumptions, to reach sound judgements, and communicate effectively.
5. To develop graduates who approach design problems creatively and who have the technical skills to see their ideas through to realisation.
6. Provide an opportunity to those in full-time employment to study towards a degree in Architectural Technology on a part-time basis.
7. To create a unique educational environment that seeks to benefit from the practical experience of mature and part-time students.
8. Provide an education centred within the Built Environment that recognises the important roles of other professions in the development of the Built Environment and cultivates interaction and teamwork with these other professionals.

Why Architectural Technology at LSBU?

• Ranked 3rd amongst London Modern competitors for Overall Score in Architecture (Complete University Guide 2021).
• The course is led by highly qualified professionals, including chartered members of CIAT and CIOB, as well as SFHEA.
• Students will have the opportunity to learn and work with students from other disciplines, and to develop team-working skills as well as working as a practitioner.

Course Accreditations

• CIAT
• CIOB

Location

• Southwark Campus

Entry Level Requirements

• HNC in related subject with merit grade or;
• Level 4 Apprenticeship in relevant subject or equivalent level 4 qualification
• Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above)

Fees

• The cost of the apprenticeship is paid fully by the employer (sometimes part-funded by the government) through apprenticeship levy.
• The apprentice does not contribute toward the cost of study.

Funding

• The apprenticeship levy is a pot of money some companies pay into, which all businesses have access to spend on the training costs of apprenticeships.
• Companies fall into two categories: levy-payers (who pay into the pot) and non-levy payers (who do not).
• You can find out more in our Levy and Funding section, specifically for employers.

Course Content

Level 5

• Theory of architectural design and conservation
• Property inspection, repair and maintenance
• Construction contract law
• Measurement, cost planning and tender process
• CAD and Building Information Modelling
• Architectural design procedures

Level 6

• Research project
• Contract practice and administration (non QS)
• Sustainable construction and the environment
• Architectural design project
• Architectural design and technology
• Architectural practice management

Careers

• A successful apprentice will be eligible for membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), or equivalent professional body.
• They can then work towards professional registration at Chartered level.

Teaching and Assessment

• The course will be a mixture of lecture, tutorials and practical based exercises and will be assessed by a wide variety of methods including, written coursework, presentations, projects and multiple choice examinations.
• All students are allocated a personal tutor who they will normally meet with once per semester.
• As an apprentice they will also be allocated a Skills Assessor who will be ensuring that regular progress reviews take place and that they are on track for completion of the apprenticeship.