Course description

• Gain a real advantage over other candidates in the job market: this degree equips you with a recognised professional qualification and latest industry thinking
• Join one the UK’s oldest standing courses accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT): we gained our original accreditation back in 1997 and have developed an impressive reputation ever since
• Reach high professional standards: we are one of only a few CIAT Centres of Excellence in the UK and abroad
• Learn through practical architectural design and technology projects, field trips and guest lectures delivered by leading professionals
• Take the opportunity to gain vital practical experience with a year on an industry placement
• Draw on our links with major names in the sector locally, nationally and internationally
• Enjoy excellent career prospects: 100% of our graduates are in a professional or managerial role within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016)
• Prepare for positions in architectural practice, consultancy, government, property development and building contracting.

You can also take the BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology and Practice without a foundation year 

Foundation Year - helping you to achieve more

Including a foundation year as part of your four-year study programme will give you a head start in your academic and professional life. The foundation year offers the chance to strengthen your skills, knowledge and confidence – with extensive support from our expert staff – before you advance to stage one of your honours degree. It could also be beneficial if you are planning a career change and want to get to grips with aspects of subjects which are new to you.

Our degrees with a foundation year are continuous, meaning that you won’t need to apply again once you have successfully completed the first year.