Chartered architectural technologists provide specialist design services, managing construction projects from start to finish. They use science, technology and engineering to bring structures to life. Find out more about what this career involves and what it takes to qualify.
A related degree will go a long way. Subjects to consider include:
While a degree isn’t mandatory, it does make applying for jobs a much easier process. You’d also need to have relevant experience, which means already having contacts in the industry.
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A postgraduate degree isn’t essential to becoming a chartered architectural technologist but this could improve your employment and salary prospects.
Examples of taught MAs and research degrees at the postgraduate level include MAs in:
You’ll need to harness both your technical and creative skills as a chartered architectural technologist, and you must be detail-oriented.
We strongly suggest getting some work experience in an architecture firm or through one of the employers listed above. This will teach you about the processes that architectural technologists follow and the kinds of projects you could expect to work on. When starting out you could also ask to shadow an industry professional.
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