Chartered architectural technologist - requirements

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.

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What qualifications do you need to be a chartered architectural technologist?

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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Do you need a postgraduate qualification to be a chartered architectural technologist?

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:

  • Architecture and urbanism
  • Building and architectural engineering
  • Sustainable architecture
  • Urban and regional planning
  • Construction project management

What skills do you need to be a chartered architectural technologist?

You’ll need to harness both your technical and creative skills as a chartered architectural technologist, and you must be detail-oriented.

Hard skills usually include:
  • Building information modelling
  • Technical drawing
  • Architectural drawing
  • Understanding of planning permission
  • 3D modelling software
  • Adobe Photoshop
Soft skills include:
  • Communication
  • Self-motivation
  • Strong work ethic
  • Management
  • Public speaking

Do you need work experience to be a chartered architectural technologist?

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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