This inspiring, challenging and professionally accredited degree offers a varied curriculum based on three themes: architectural design, technology and professional practice. You’ll work on a variety of projects and gain experience in the design and detailing of building, together with underpinning knowledge in construction technology, sustainability, professional practice, procurement and project management, and building surveying and refurbishment. As part of the wider built environment subject area, with shared modules across various pathways, you’ll study alongside students of other disciplines and appreciate building projects as an integrated process. You’ll also explore different approaches to drawing and presentation skills including 2D and 3D manual and computer-aided design (CAD).

Graduates are prepared for careers within a range of organisations, including architectural and architectural technology practices, local authorities, housing associations and building contractors. Chartered architectural technologists play a key role in the construction industry, overseeing and supervising projects all the way from inception to completion. They can offer vital technical and innovative solutions to enable the realisation of building concepts. Suitable roles for graduates include: Architectural technologist Project management Building surveying Technical detailing and design Commercial projects and public sector projects Links with industry The course team has an extensive network of employer contacts, and you’ll work closely with the industry as you study.