Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
University of Wolverhampton
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**This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.**The popular BSc Architectural Design Technology course is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the architectural design process, and opportunity to acquire the necessary skills required to become a professional architectural technologist.Architecture and the Built EnvironmentThroughout the programme, specialist skills in areas including the science of ...Read more


This is a 4 year degree course. Please ensure that when you apply for this course you choose Point of entry 1 in your UCAS Hub.

The popular BSc Architectural Design Technology course is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the architectural design process, and opportunity to acquire the necessary skills required to become a professional architectural technologist.Architecture and the Built EnvironmentThroughout the programme, specialist skills in areas including the science of architecture, building design and construction are steadily introduced, providing you with the ability to understand and form the link between concept, design and physical construction. The course enables you to negotiate and manage the design process, whilst also understanding how to implement technical knowledge in developing practical and creative solutions, which meet existing working practices and legislation.Watch our video below featuring staff and students from the Architecture Department here at the University of Wolverhampton.

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
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80/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
34th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
111th
Architecture
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£23,000
What students say
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Deri
18 Oct 23

The best aspects are the Springfield campus, great facility. It’s clean, quiet and I love that we are assigned our own work space for the year and were able to make it feel like..Read more

SR
Student Reviewer
09 Jan 20

My university experience has been fantastic and has allowed me to significantly develop my skills and knowledge in my industry. the combination of university studies and work..Read more

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UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

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Prepare for Foundation Pathway:- We will consider applicants who have not achieved 48 UCAS points (equivalence) from prior level 3 qualifications, if you have a keen interest in this subject area or hold relevant experience. You will be required to attend and pass a compulsory Prepare For Foundation assessment day where you will take part in a variety of activities which will assess your suitability for the course. If you would like more advice and guidance about this admissions pathway, please contact the Gateway team to discuss and support you in making an application to us.Contact the Gateway - University of Wolverhampton (wlv.ac.uk)

Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (48 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at pass)

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D
Deri
18 Oct 23
Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
The best aspects are the Springfield campus, great facility. It’s clean, quiet and I love that we are assigned our own work space for the year and were able to make it feel like...
Read more
SR
Student Reviewer
09 Jan 20
Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons)
My university experience has been fantastic and has allowed me to significantly develop my skills and knowledge in my industry. the combination of university studies and work...
Read more
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University of Wolverhampton
University of Wolverhampton , Wolverhampton

Set in the heart of England, the University of Wolverhampton offers a high-quality education across a diverse study programme....

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