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Architectural Technology

BSc (Hons)

Typical offer for 2025
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Overview

Our new Architectural Technology degree brings together all aspects of the design process, from concept through to completion, to develop the key skills you'll need for a career in this exciting and fast-growing sector.

Learning will be centred around our dedicated design studios where you will work on authentic design projects, developing a sound understanding of the processes of design and construction primarily through Revit, BIM, virtual reality, architecture in a global context, project management, procurement and construction contract.

You will gain an understanding of the multidisciplinary and collaborative nature of the modern construction industry, and the management of projects using cutting-edge technologies.

Studying Architectural Technology at Bradford will give you the framework to practice privately or, on successful completion of CIAT (The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists), to run a business in the architectural and construction industries.

The programme is delivered using an enquiry-based learning approach involving workshops, lectures, tutorials and independent study. We assess your learning through a variety of methods including project work, essays and exams.

At Bradford you'll benefit from:

  • Industry experienced tutors – our tutors have extensive track records of project design and delivery
  • Outstanding lab and studio facilities
  • In-depth training in the digital technologies shaping the profession - you'll gain hands-on experience with key equipment and software packages used by industry professionals
  • A wide-ranging curriculum covering subjects including the circular economy and sustainable materials
  • Work on authentic projects which are varied in terms of complexity, context, scale and material use
  • Whilst studying with us, you will be given the opportunity for national and international study trips

Professional accreditation

Once on the course, you will be eligible to apply for Associate Membership of CIAT. After graduation with several years of relevant industrial experience you could apply to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist.

Entry requirements

Typical offer - 112 UCAS tariff points.

 

A levels

BBC

T levels

Merit or higher in the following subjects:

  • Science
  • Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Design and Development for Engineering and Manufacturing
  • Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control
  • Design, Surveying and Planning for Construction
  • Building Services Engineering for Construction
BTEC Extended Diploma

BTEC Extended Diploma DMM or higher in Engineering or Construction, Planning and the Built Environment.

Applicants on Access Programmes

112 UCAS points from an Access to Higher Education Diploma Level 3 in Science and Engineering or Art and Design.

International Baccalaureate Requirements

112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.

Plus minimum of

Maths and English GCSEs at minimum Grade C/4 or equivalent.

English language requirements

Minimum English Language requirement IELTS 6 with a minimum of 5.5 in each section or equivalent required.

Foundation Year entry

If you are a UK student and do not meet the entry requirements for this course, you may be nominated on our Foundation Year in Clinical Sciences and Medicine programme.

This foundation programme is currently under review. Module information and progression requirements for 2025 entry will be available soon.

If you are an international student and do not meet the entry requirements for direct entry onto this course, you may be interested in our International College.

Placement Year

 

 

Teaching, learning and assessment

Details of learning and assessment can be found on the official Programme Specification document.

Fees, finance and scholarships

Tuition fee 2025

  • UK: £9,535

  • International: £24,456

Additional costs

There may be additional costs that you may incur as a student. Though these are not essential to your programme of study you need to be aware of them as a student of the University. A list of the sort of costs you might expect can be found on our fees and finance section.

Financial support

See our fees and financial support section.

Postgraduate Master's Loan

If you live in England you may be able to apply for a special Government-funded Master's Loan to help pay your tuition fees and living costs.
You don't have to pay the loan back until you're earning a certain amount of money.

Scholarships

Every year we award numerous non-repayable scholarships to UK, EU and international students on the basis of academic excellence, personal circumstances or economic hardship. For full details, visit our scholarships section.

Career prospects

Graduates from the programme will be well placed to join architectural practices, working as architectural technologists. You will be encouraged to continue your professional development by gaining chartered membership of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and/or Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Your work will include conception and technical design, development and detailing, construction technology, contract administration, sustainability and creating inclusive environments. Whilst your learning will be designed to develop you into a rounded and capable architectural technologist, your curriculum is similarly structured with your potential in mind. As such, the emphasis that will have been placed upon your work ethic, both creatively and academically, is matched with significant focus on real-world experience; from building contracts and undertaking placements, to live briefs.

Throughout your time at University of Bradford, you will be meeting and hearing from professionals within your industry, improving your skills and ideas for commercial and professional advantage. Cross-disciplinary projects will prepare you for teamwork later on, whilst live briefs will prepare you for deadlines and the demands of tight specifications.

This course in architectural technology will prepare you for a career in:

  • architecture practices in the private and public sector
  • construction companies
  • your own company as a chartered architectural technologist
  • digital design and management
  • construction project management
  • design management
  • property development
  • construction trades

Career support

The University is committed to helping students develop and enhance employability and this is an integral part of many programmes. Specialist support is available throughout the course from Career and Employability Services including help to find part-time work while studying, placements, vacation work and graduate vacancies. Students are encouraged to access this support at an early stage and to use the extensive resources on the Careers website.

Discussing options with specialist advisers helps to clarify plans through exploring options and refining skills of job-hunting. In most of our programmes there is direct input by Career Development Advisers into the curriculum or through specially arranged workshops.

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Study abroad

A study abroad year is a fantastic opportunity to broaden your horizons, build connections with people from different backgrounds and cultures, and strengthen your skills and experience to make you stand out in the job market.

We have opportunities for students to study, work or volunteer in more than 150 countries across the world and will support you every step of the way.

Study support

Our comprehensive support services will help you to achieve your full potential – both academically and personally.

We provide all you need to make the very best of your time with us, and successfully progress through your studies and on into the world of graduate employment.

Our support services include:

  • Personal tutors
  • Peer Assisted Learning
  • Disability services
  • Counselling services
  • MyBradford student support centres
  • The Students’ Union
  • Chaplaincy and faith advisers
  • An on-campus nursery
  • Halls wardens

We have well-stocked libraries and excellent IT facilities across campus. These facilities are open 24 hours a day during term time, meaning you’ll always find a place to get things done on campus.

Our Academic Skills Advice Service will work with you to develop your academic, interpersonal and transferable skills.

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Terms and conditions of study

The University has a set of terms and conditions for all students accepting an offer to study on a course here at Bradford. This is called The Student Contract. This document sets out the Terms and Conditions which apply when you accept an offer of a place on a programme of study at the University of Bradford.

View our Student Contract for further details.

Transparency statement

Information about this programme and its modules has been published in advance of the academic year to which it applies. Every effort has been made to ensure that the information is accurate at the time of publication, but changes may occur given the interval between publishing and commencement of teaching. Any change which impacts the terms and conditions of an applicant’s offer will be communicated to them.