Architectural Technology and Practice BSc (Hons)
University of Derby
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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

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SEP-24

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3 Years

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Architecture
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Boost your career prospects by studying in a CIAT Centre of Excellence. Through live projects, you’ll gain the latest industry thinking in design, technology, architecture, sustainability and construction. With an exceptional track record for graduate employability, this course has a longstanding reputation for nurturing high-calibre and forward-thinking architectural technologists.KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Chartered Institue of Architectural ...Read more

Boost your career prospects by studying in a CIAT Centre of Excellence. Through live projects, you’ll gain the latest industry thinking in design, technology, architecture, sustainability and construction. With an exceptional track record for graduate employability, this course has a longstanding reputation for nurturing high-calibre and forward-thinking architectural technologists.

KEY FEATURES OF THE COURSE:

ACCREDITATION: This course is accredited by the Chartered Institue of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). We are one of only a few CIAT Centres of Excellence in the UK and abroad.

RAISE YOUR PROFILE IN INDUSTRY: Our longstanding links with companies - both locally and overseas - will inspire and enthuse you. Our associations span major names such as Akarstudios, Virgin Atlantic, Interserve, Benoy Architects, Jacobs, Bouygues UK, Pick Everard, Maber, Lathams, WCAC Group and Millar Management. There are regular guest lectures by leading experts from industry too.

LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES: Practical architectural design and technology projects will form the basis of your study. This is supported by field trips, placements and industrial guest lectures as well as studies relating to management, procurement, contracts and professional practice. Computer Aided Design, Building Information Modelling, sketching and model making will play an important role in presenting your ideas.

WORK EXPERIENCE: Between stages two and three of the course, we offer you the chance to go on an optional year-long placement in industry. We strongly encourage you to take this rewarding opportunity and we will support you to find a suitable placement. As part of the placement experience, you can also gain an additional qualification for your CV: the Diploma in Professional Practice.

EXPERT TEACHING: Join one of the UK's oldest standing courses accredited by the Chartered Institue of Architectural Technologists (CIAT): we gained our original accreditation back in 1997 and have built an impressive reputation ever since. Our teaching team will ensure you are taught to a high professional standard and that you have all of the relevant skills required when you graduate.

WHAT YOU'LL COVER: Your first year provides an overview of a wide range of areas including design analysis, Architectural CAD, and Environmental Design and Services. In your second year you will cover topics such as Advanced CAD and BIM, Procurement, Contracts and Legal Studies, and Technolgy and Structures. Modules in your third year will give you the opportunity to learn about Professional Practice and Project Management, Advance Technical Design and Detailing, as well as carrying out an Integrated Project.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN: Practical architectural design and technology projects will form the basis of your study. This is supported by field trips, placements and industrial guest lectures as well as studies relating to management, procurement, contracts and professional puter Aided Design, Building Information Modelling, sketching and model making will play an important role in presenting your ideas.

YOUR CAREER: Our graduates work in architectural practices or take on many different types of roles in consultancy and with central and local government, property developers, building contractors, housing associations, banks, retail enterprises and manufacturing companies.

STUDY OPTIONS: This course is available with a Foundation Year is course is available with an Industrial Placement Year.

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WUSCA ranking
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47/81
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
38th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2024
100th
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 - 80 = 20% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
20%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
95%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Architecture graduate salary at this uni
£18,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£19,000

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Entry requirements

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

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GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Mathematics
32%
Art & Design
23%
Product Design
22%
Business Studies
18%
Information & Communication technology
13%
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Uni info

University of Derby
Kedleston Road Derby DE22 1GB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Peartree  1.8 miles away

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