BSc (Hons)

Architectural Technology

Design and Construction Management - Level 6

Attendance

Campus

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Duration

5 years

Start

September 2024

Delivery

In-person

Learn the skills you need for a successful career in Architectural Technology. Our degree apprenticeship complies with academic requirements to become a member of the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT).

The Architectural Technology degree brings together all aspects of the design process, from concept through to completion, to develop key problem-solving skills which are ideal for employability.

The course focuses on the making of detailed decisions about the design and construction of buildings and their immediate surroundings. It looks at both new and existing buildings.

You will be taught by highly experienced members of staff who are qualified architectural technologist and architects, BIM experts and tutors who practice in architecture offices. The staff team also has significant combined experience in the teaching of architectural technology.

Why study with us

Strong focus on building adaptation – working on existing building as well as new builds.
Gain multi disciplinary skills by studying and sharing knowledge with students on the construction project managing and building surveying degrees
Accelerate your progression to becoming an Architectural Technologist as you combine study with work.

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Why choose a Degree Apprenticeship?

With a Degree Apprenticeship you get a great qualification and a career boost. It’s the perfect opportunity to develop your skills and knowledge through work-based learning, as you earn.

You’ll grow and nurture your talent through the forward-thinking businesses we collaborate with to offer a Degree Apprenticeship.

Who is this course for?

Are you a problem solver with a creative mind? Learn about architectural technology.

The course will help you understand the roles and responsibilities of an architectural technologist. You will learn about digital construction so that you can offer design services and manage projects from inception to completion.

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What you'll do

Develop a thorough understanding of your profession and the wider built environment and be ready to progress to become a Chartered Architectural Technologist.
There is a strong focus on developing your individual employability and lifelong learning skills. You will be ready to apply them to your professional role of Architectural Technology as define by the CIAT.
Learn to work with other professionals in the built environment who are involved with the design, construction and operation of buildings.

Modules

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Micro)

Digital Construction

Introduction to Law and Procurement

Professional Practice (A)

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Meso) (L5)

Digital Construction

This module aims to enable you to develop their detailing design skills and creativity. You'll draw on the knowledge and skills developed in other modules and, with the tutor support, identify where you need to augment your studies through direct self-study/research. You'll work as a team member and as an individuals to develop your critical thinking, problem-solving and key skills.

Module code: AO2020

Professional Practice (Project)

Construction Technology 2

Town Planning & Development Control

Compulsory modules

These modules are set and you have to study these as part of your course.

Tectonic Design

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Macro)

The module aims to introduce you to the concept that buildings are a series a set of components that evolve in different timescales. The module will explore the underlying theories and then focus in depth on the site and surrounding aspect and apply them in a regional/global context. You'll develop skills in research analysis and application of architectural ideas and develop the skills to communicate these using range of oral graphical and written methods.

Module code: AO3015

Digital Construction 03 and Research Project

Professional Practice (Practice)

Building Conservation

Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of our published course information. However, our programmes are subject to ongoing review and development. Changing circumstances may cause alteration to, or the cancellation of, courses. Changes may be necessary to comply with the requirements of accrediting bodies or revisions to subject benchmarks statements. As well as to keep courses updated and contemporary, or as a result of student feedback. We reserve the right to make variations if we consider such action to be necessary or in the best interests of students.

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Scholarships and bursaries

We have a wide range of bursaries, scholarships and funds available to help support you whilst studying with us.

Select your country to see eligibility information and how to apply by selecting more info on the cards below.

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Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary
We offer a range of support and services to help all apprentices, but you may need a little extra assistance if you have been in Local Authority care and don’t have support from your parents. Find out more about our Care Leaver Bursary for our Degree Apprentice students.
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Future careers and the role of an Architectural Technologist

Chartered Architectural Technologists are recognised as being qualified to negotiation and manage the development of construction projects. And focuses on the technical side of architecture, rather than the creative.

The course covers the range of design problems that architectural technologists work on, including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and residential projects and these may involve new-build, adaptation, restoration maintenance or interiors.

There is recognition within industry of the quality of the course and its progression to career pathways. A number of students over the years have won regional and national awards. This course combines the academic expertise of industry active staff with visiting lectures form practice and professional bodies.

Hays' UK Salary & Recruiting Trends 2023 lists recently qualified Architectural Technologists as the number one career with the highest pay rises in the construction and property industry.

Learning and end point assessment

Architectural Technology is a multi-disciplinary field and so you will find yourself studying alongside students from different courses, on certain modules. However, detailed design is fundamental to architectural practice and at each level of the course there is a design project module.

These modules have been designed to help you develop your detailed design skills and creativity. The design projects will also help you to draw on the knowledge from your other modules and identify where you need to augment your study through directed self-study/research. In essence these modules will act as integrating modules and provide you with the experience and the challenge that will distinguish you from other construction students as architectural technologists.

At first you will be expected to work on a range of design projects, involving different building types including: residential, commercial, industrial, retail and leisure. Some projects will be new build, some will be conversion projects. Later in the course you will have the opportunity to specialise. These modules are studio-based and involve individual and team projects.

All apprentices sit an independent end-point assessment (EPA), assessing all the knowledge, skills and behaviours you’ve learnt throughout your apprenticeship.

It’s taken at the very end of the on-programme phase of training when your employer, or in some cases your training provider, is satisfied that you meet the “gateway” criteria to take the assessment.

End-point-assessments are graded and you’ll get an apprenticeship certificate after you’ve successfully completed your EPA. It’s a test that’s valued by current and future employers.

The University has many learning resources both on and off campus – including online access to other libraries and information services (which may be closer to you) through schemes such as Sconul Access and an Inter-Library Loans Service.

There’s also an information skills training programme, IT help and advice from LIS Customer Support.

And you’ll be able to remotely link to the university’s network account, the library's electronic resources and some core software applications.

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Information for employers

An apprentice is employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification, usually for one day a week at one of our campuses or training centres.

This course meets Apprenticeship Standards and your apprentice will have the knowledge and skills to either succeed in their chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.

Benefits to the employer

Successful graduates will have an increased ability and skill set within the sector, and enhance a company’s reputation with external consumers, through investing in their own workforce.
Apprenticeships can provide a way to develop your business and the leaders of tomorrow, while creating a more motivated and productive workforce.
Apprenticeships can provide a way to succession plan, enabling specific skill sets to be retained within your business.

Key information and funding

Award:  BSc (Hons) 
Apprenticeship Standard: Design and Construction Management (Degree) -  Read more 
Level:  Level 6 
Funding Band:  Maximum funding: £18,000
View more information  on Levy and Non-levy paying organisations and eligibility.

Funding bands range from £1,500 to £27,000 and sets the maximum amount of digital funds an employer who pays the levy can use towards an individual apprenticeship.

This course is based in the School of Engineering and Computing

For information on possible changes to course information, see our essential and important course information

You can find regulations and policies relating to student life at the University of Central Lancashire on our student contract page

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Modules

Year 1

Compulsory modules

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Micro)

Digital Construction

Introduction to Law and Procurement

Professional Practice (A)

Year 2

Compulsory modules

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Meso) (L5)

Digital Construction

Professional Practice (Project)

Construction Technology 2

Town Planning & Development Control

Year 3

Compulsory modules

Tectonic Design

Environment, Technology and Innovation (Macro)

Digital Construction 03 and Research Project

Professional Practice (Practice)

Building Conservation

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Scholarships and bursaries

Degree Apprentice Care Leaver Bursary

Future careers and the role of an Architectural Technologist

Learning and end point assessment

Vacancies

Information for employers

Benefits to the employer

Key information and funding