Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year) BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
Student rating
This is the overall rating calculated by averaging all live reviews for this uni on Whatuni.
( 4.2) View reviews

Want to know what it's like to study this course at uni? We've got all the key info, from entry requirements to the modules on offer. If that all sounds good, why not check out reviews from real students or even book onto an upcoming open days?

Different course options
2 options available
academic-cap
Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

location-pin
Location

Frenchay Campus1

beaker
Study mode

Full Time

calendar
Start date

SEP-25

time
Duration

4 Years

Course info

Select a course option


Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Frenchay Campus1

Study mode

Full Time

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

SELECTED

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Location

Frenchay Campus1

Study mode

Sandwich

Start date

SEP-25

Duration

5 Years

SELECT

Subjects

Select a subject


Architecture
SELECTED

Building
SELECT

Exam type

Select a an exam type


A level
SELECTED

UCAS Tariff
SELECT

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

Course info

BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year) is accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).This is one of five UWE Bristol courses that cover different specialisms in architecture.Ranked 4th nationally for student satisfaction in our architecture courses (The Guardian University League Tables 2018), we produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.This course equips you to become a chartered architectural ...Read more

BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year) is accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).This is one of five UWE Bristol courses that cover different specialisms in architecture.Ranked 4th nationally for student satisfaction in our architecture courses (The Guardian University League Tables 2018), we produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.This course equips you to become a chartered architectural technologist, working at the heart of the contemporary construction industry. Learn from industry-experienced tutors and work on a series of live briefs for real clients in our well-equipped studios. Gain a solid understanding of technological progression in construction, and where it sits within the history of architecture. Study and apply design concepts and construction technologies to a range of building problems. Collaborate with students across a range of disciplines and build your professional portfolio with practical design projects. Take a year out to work in a professional practice and gain valuable real-world experience that improves your employability. Attend guest lectures, field trips, live projects and social events with like-minded students in our Architecture Society and Engineers without Borders. You could go on to work in architectural and engineering practices in the public or private sectors, or for contractors and developers, project managers and systems manufacturers.

Key stats

Architecture
WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
81/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
17th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
75th
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 - 89 = 11% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
11%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
98%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
P
Poppy
27 Jan 25

It’s a great university and offers lots of extra stuff on top..Read more

G
Ghazal
28 Nov 24

It’s been a great journey, I'am happy with my choice wouldn’t change anything from my experience...Read more

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
Modules (Year 2)
Modules (Year 3)
Modules (Year 4)
Module Options
IDP Connect

Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

UCAS Tariff:

88 Grades / Points required

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

MMM Grades / Points required

No specific subjects required. Points from General Studies and AS-Level subjects (not taken onto full A-Level) can be included towards overall tariff. You must have a minimum of one A-Level.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

No specific subjects required.

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
41%
Art & Design
39%
Physics
20%
Product Design
18%
Geography
15%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Architecture (General) reviews

Architecture (General)
Architecture (General)
Construction Technology (Basic)
P
Poppy
27 Jan 25
Architecture BSc (Hons)
It’s a great university and offers lots of extra stuff on top...
Read more
G
Ghazal
28 Nov 24
Architecture and Planning BA (Hons)
It’s been a great journey, I'am happy with my choice wouldn’t change anything from my experience....
Read more
Review breakdown
University rating
University rating
Students' union
Societies and Sports
University halls
Facilities
Lecturers and teaching quality
Local life
Career prospects
Student support
Location
Campus look and feel
Student life
Course rating
Course content
Work placements and internships
Tutor contact time
Subject facilities
University location
Cost of living
Safety
Public transport
Part-time work opportunities
Graduate employment opportunities
Diversity
Location
Safety
Room allocation
Internet/wifi
Value for money
Property management

How Architecture (General) students rated:

Student rating
( 4.0) 34 reviews
5 star
15%
4 stars
71%
3 stars
12%
2 stars
2%
1 star
0%

How all students rated:

Student rating
( 4.2) 1,444 reviews
5 star
35%
4 stars
51%
3 stars
12%
2 stars
2%
1 star
0%
Search reviews that mention

Uni info

University of the West of England
University of the West of England , Bristol

UWE Bristol is an ambitious, progressive university based in one of the UK’s most vibrant and creative cities....

Student rating
( 4.2) View reviews
CUG ranking
75th
University of the West of England
Coldharbour Lane Bristol South Gloucestershire BS16 1QY United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bristol Parkway  0.6 miles away
Thinking of studying in Bristol?

Check out our

Bristol city guide

Find a course

  • Undergraduate
  • HND / HNC
  • Foundation degree
  • Access & foundation
  • Postgraduate