ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY WITH FOUNDATION BSc Honours
University of Westminster
  • Mode of Study : FULL Time
  • Duration : 5 years
  • Start Month : September
Price: GBP14,800 Per year
International student course fee

About the Courses

Top reasons to study with us

Industry-experienced tutors – Our tutors have extensive track records of project design and delivery

Outstanding facilities – We have a unique Fabrication Lab and studio facilities in the heart of central London

Work placements with leading architectural practices – You'll gain work experience through taking a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of the course

Prepare for your career – You'll have access to and learn more about various industry-recognised design and presentation software

Student success – Our Architectural Technology BSc students have won a wide range of awards including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists' Student Award for Excellence

Top reasons to study with us

Industry-experienced tutors – Our tutors have extensive track records of project design and delivery

Outstanding facilities – We have a unique Fabrication Lab and studio facilities in the heart of central London

Work placements with leading architectural practices – You'll gain work experience through taking a two-week placement in architectural practice during the final year of the course

Prepare for your career – You'll have access to and learn more about various industry-recognised design and presentation software

Student success – Our Architectural Technology BSc students have won a wide range of awards including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists' Student Award for Excellence

Modules

The Foundation year offers four studio-based modules which include Recording Place, Making Practices, Reading Spaces and the Major Project. The latter is a design challenge that asks students to draw on skills and interests ignited by their earlier studio-based work and topics explored in the Foundation Pathway Modules. The work from this project will form the centrepiece of the final exhibition showcasing the students' skills and creative visions.

Subjects of study include:

Critical Thinking for Academic and Professional Development

Introduction to Academic Practice

Major Project

Making Practices

Reading Spaces

Recording Place

Subjects of study include:

Design Studio 1

Technologies of Architecture 1

Technology – Construction Technology and Services

Technology – Building Science and Structures

Design Practice

Subjects of study include:

Design Studio 2

Technologies of Architecture 2

Construction Engineering Technology

Technology – Structural Principles

Project Procurement, Management and Law

This course gives you the opportunity to take a year in industry (work placement) after completing the second year of your study. This will help you gain work experience and increase your chances of employability after you graduate.

Students who complete their placement year successfully will have the additional wording appended to their degree title, for example, "BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology with Professional Experience".

Subjects of study include:

Design Studio 3

Technology – Construction Technology and Innovation

Technology – Building Pathology

Professional (Design) Practice

Sustainable Design and Technology Research Project