Architectural Technology

BSc/BSc (Hons) Part-time

Course Overview

UCAS code:
Duration: 6 years for honours degree
Study type: Part-Time
Napier code: 52252BH

An architectural technologist is a specialist in the technological aspects of building design and construction, bridging the gap between design theory and construction practice. This industry focused course provides you with the skills required for employment in this specialist and high demand industry sector.

You’ll be responsible for the development and completion of projects, learn to advise on appropriate technology and bring a creative attitude and detail to design.

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An architectural technologist is a specialist in the technological aspects of building design and construction, bridging the gap between design theory and construction practice. This industry-focused course provides you will the skills required for employment in this specialist and high demand industry sector. As a designer you'll be responsible for the development and completion of projects. You'll learn to advise on appropriate technology and bring a creative attitude and detail to design, using both graphic and computer aided drafting techniques.

This course is very creative with plenty of practical experience allowing you to develop your design skills. You'll gain a good level of understanding of the construction industry. The course is also accredited by the Chartered Institute for Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Institute of Building.

You'll learn creative and technical skills relating to the design and technical aspects of building, such as computer aided design, design, specification and modelling. As well, you'll develop knowledge and abilities in related area, such as management and conservation.

What's it like?

An industry-focused course preparing you for employment in this specialist sector.

Career prospects

We are one of the top universities in Scotland for graduate employability, with over 93% of our graduates in jobs or further study six months after graduating.

This course has been designed with a broad educational base, giving you the greatest possible scope to flourish in future careers. These may include positions within:

  • private practice firms (architects and surveyors)
  • construction companies to provide design and build services
  • housing associations
  • building component manufacturers
  • commercial organisations.

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Modular learning

Our courses are structured by modules which gives our students a flexible learning programme. Modules covered by this course:

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Requirements at a glance

Entry to the course

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Full-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study (per year)

The fees listed are stated per annum.

Part-time study

The number of modules studied is dependent on the exit that you wish to achieve, for example:

  • A Grad Cert is 60 Credits (3 modules)
  • A Cert HE/Grad Dip/ HND is 120 credits (6 modules)
  • A Dip HE credit is 240 credits (12 modules)
  • A Degree is 360 credits (18 modules)
  • An Honours Degree is 480 credits

Please note that some part-time courses give modular exemptions for previous study and vocational experience. Advice is available during application.

Fees Table

Fees displayed are correct at the time of publication but the University Court reserves the right to make changes in fees at any time, and without notice, before or after the student's admission to the University.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and will rise each year during your programme of study, at least in line with inflation.

Funding your study

We have a selection of funding opportunities available such as the UK postgraduate tuition fee loan (Scottish & EU) and specific scholarships aimed at student from India and across Africa. Visit our funding pages to find out what you could be eligible for.

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