Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
Nottingham Trent University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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City Campus

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Sandwich

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Start date

SEP-25

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4 Years

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

Location

City Campus

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Sandwich

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SEP-25

Duration

4 Years

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This professionally focused course is your gateway to a career in the architecture industry. You’ll explore how buildings are created, procured, constructed and managed, and develop a practical and imaginative approach to design through project-based learning.As a specialist in architectural technology, you’ll be the link between concept and reality. You’ll learn to identify, assess and challenge client and user requirements, translating ideas and possibilities into effective, practical and ...Read more

This professionally focused course is your gateway to a career in the architecture industry. You’ll explore how buildings are created, procured, constructed and managed, and develop a practical and imaginative approach to design through project-based learning.As a specialist in architectural technology, you’ll be the link between concept and reality. You’ll learn to identify, assess and challenge client and user requirements, translating ideas and possibilities into effective, practical and sustainable building solutions.Based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival style Arkwright building, you’ll study in a studio culture that reflects modern practice. Specialist facilities and expert guidance from staff will prepare you for a successful graduate career from day one.


Key Features

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Inspiring Spaces

| Work in our dedicated creative studio space, professional facilities, and workshops, including a model-making studio, 3D printing spaces, and dedicated computer labs featuring all the software you need for your projects.-


Industry-Facing Projects

| Take part in industry-set design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Recently, students have worked with Nottingham City Council, Gedling Country Park, and Nottingham-based charity Emmanuel House.-


Placement Year

| Gain vital skills and experience in the workplace by undertaking a one-year placement on our sandwich route. Previous, students have spent their placements at companies such as Benoy, Foster + Partners, Gensler and Pozzoni Architecture Ltd.-


Exhibitions and Shows

| Exhibit your work at our final year Degree Shows and our annual Architecture Exchange event, attended by industry experts and prospective employers.


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Student Satisfaction

| 100% of students on our BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology sandwich-route would recommend studying at NTU to others.-


Top 1 Ranking

| NTU is 1st for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2021/22).-


Top 6 Ranking

| NTU is ranked joint 6th in the UK for Architecture Graduate Prospects (Complete University Guide 2024).-


Graduate Outcomes

| 93% of our Architecture sandwich undergraduates with a first degree are in a ‘High Skilled’ role 15 months of finishing their degrees (latest Graduate Outcomes Survey 2020/21).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
16/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
10th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
45th
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 - 95 = 5% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
5%
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
£23,000
UK Architecture graduate salary
£20,000
What students say
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Ellie
17 Feb 25

The community here is second to none and I've really enjoyed my time here. There is so much going on and I do think support services are over stretched but the facilities are..Read more

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Madeline
28 Jan 25

NTU has a beautiful campus! The tutors are incredible for a lot of courses as they rlly listen and help. I’m on the course rep team and the union actively listens to the students..Read more

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T Level

T Level:

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

We will consider T Levels for entry to this course, either as stand-alone qualifications or in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications, in accordance with the specified course tariff points.

Popular A-level subjects

Architecture

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

Mathematics
38%
Art & Design
37%
Physics
20%
Product Design
20%
Business Studies
19%
HESA

Latest reviews

Latest Architecture (General) reviews

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Ellie
17 Feb 25
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
The community here is second to none and I've really enjoyed my time here. There is so much going on and I do think support services are over stretched but the facilities are...
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Madeline
28 Jan 25
Interior Architecture and Design BA (Hons)
NTU has a beautiful campus! The tutors are incredible for a lot of courses as they rlly listen and help. I’m on the course rep team and the union actively listens to the students...
Read more
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Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham Trent University , Nottingham

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Nottingham Trent University 50 Shakespeare Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 4FQ United Kingdom
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