Architectural Technology

University of Westminster, London

Our design-led Architectural Technology BSc equips you with the skills needed for a design, construction and development career. You'll learn architectural composition, technical analysis, and business and management skills through studio projects simulated in a realistic brief. In our dedicated Architectural Technology studio, you'll study architecture fundamentals through theory, sustainability, hand drawing, and physical models. You'll work on real design briefs, gaining a solid understanding of design and construction processes and eventually mastering tools like CAD, graphic software and model-making for communicating design information.You'll also grasp the multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of the modern construction industry, with opportunities to work alongside students from all construction courses in your first year. This BSc provides a framework for private practice or, with a successful MCIAT chartership, running a business in the architectural and construction sectors. It's ideal for those who love design with a technical focus.Our courses use an enquiry-based blended learning approach, including workshops, lectures, tutorials, and independent study. Assessment methods include project work, essays, and exams.Professional accreditationThis course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, the Chartered Institute of Building, and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. CABE is proud to accredit the degree programmes within the built environment at the University of Westminster. This brings us closer to talented students who will build their global future as Chartered Building Engineers and as other professionals within the industry. – Chartered Association of Building Engineers.CareersGraduate architectural technologists have a wide range of career opportunities. Employment can range from architectural practice, working for contractors, engineering practices and construction management practices. As a design-based science degree, students can also move to product design, furniture design, and other design disciplines.Job rolesOur course will prepare you for careers in the areas of architectural/construction management, design management, architectural photography and construction project management, and roles such as:Architectural assistantArchitectural designerArchitectural design managerArchitectural technicianArchitectural technologistGraduates should aim for chartered architectural technologist status. After graduation and work experience, a chartered architectural technologist can set up their own practice, provide a full architectural design service and lead projects of all shapes and sizes from start to finish, from new homes and hotels to shopping centres and football stadiums. Graduate employersGraduates from this course have found employment at organisations including:BIGBLA ArchitectsFoggoFoster + PartnersHutchinson & PartnersPozzoni ArchitecturePTAL (Peter Taylor Associates)