Requirement of BSc in Architectural Technology at Nottingham Trent University
Entry requirements
A minimum of 260 UCAS tariff points or an equivalent qualification.
Maths and English GCSE Grade C or above required.
About the course
Architectural technology is a challenging career at the interface between the theory of building design and the practicality of undertaking building construction. The architectural technologist helps to ensure that technological solutions for building designs will work effectively, and can be constructed economically.
The course aims to develop a wide range of knowledge and skills linking theory and practice in the design and construction of buildings. You will learn how buildings work, and be encouraged to take both a practical and imaginative approach to creating efficient solutions to building design problems. Architectural technologists need to be informed about a wide range of issues such as construction, aesthetics, human behaviour and legal constraints. The expectation is to equip you, as a graduate, with all these skills along with other qualities of professionalism and cultural awareness. The third year is spent in industry or professional practice gaining relevant work experience.
The architectural technology course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and qualifies graduates for membership of CIAT as an Associate Member (ACIAT). In due course, it is then possible to progress to full membership as a Chartered Architectural Technologist (MCIAT) following completion of a Professional and Occupational Performance (POP) record and a professional practice interview. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Building Services Engineers (ABE).
Special features
Industrial placements, study links and exchanges have been developed with EU countries, Australia and the USA.
Assessment
In each year there is a mix of coursework assessment, continuous assessment and examinations.
Your future career
Graduates entering the construction industry in the UK and overseas today are in great demand, and there are many opportunities to work with architects and design practices, local authorities, developers and construction companies. There are extensive career opportunities with specialist companies in the commercial, retail, tourism, and sports and leisure industries.
As well as design and contract management, your potential involvement could include: estimating; planning; buying; marketing; cost control and measurement; surveying; building control; maintenance; and building conservation. There is also the possibility for further study and research at higher degree level.
Professional recognition
The School received an ‘excellent’ rating from the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE) for the quality of teaching and learning for this course.
The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), as a ‘Centre of Excellence in the teaching of Architectural Technology’, one of only 18 universities in the UK to achieve this status.
The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Association of Building Services Engineers (ABE).