Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
Birmingham City University
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 55 graduates of Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) and other courses in Architecture at Birmingham City University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Architecture.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in Architecture, Building and Planning
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Architecture at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £25000 | £27000 | £31500 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £21000 - £30000 | £22500 - £32500 | £23500 - £41000 |
All Architecture, Building and Planning courses of Birmingham City University
Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture, Building and Planning
| 15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median salary | £23135 | £25664 | £28475 |
| 25-75 percentile range | £20705 - £25744 | £20503 - £30244 | £23683 - £34474 |
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Course Description
Want a career as an Architectural technologist? Our BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology with Foundation Year degree is where the science of construction meets the art of design. The course focuses not only on the creation of the built environment, but also the structuring of space in and around it.
Much of your learning activity will be hands-on, with access to our strong industry links. You’ll also be provided with the latest CAD software, meaning you’ll be well equipped to make an impact in an important industry. This course is also accredited by the CIOB.
Foundation Year
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
Jobs & Career Perspectives
15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.
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Current jobs
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Required skill level of job after 15 months
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Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)
Example below based on all graduates of Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) at Birmingham City University
| 40% | Natural and social science professionals |
| 25% | Engineering professionals |
| 10% | Elementary occupations |
| 5% | Information Technology Professionals |
| 5% | Skilled trades occupations |
| 5% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Caring personal services |
| 0% | Managers, directors and senior officials |
| 0% | Sales occupations |
| 0% | Elementary occupations |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Architecture
All Architecture courses of Birmingham City University
English language requirements
| test | Grade |
|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 |
Costs
Tuition Fees Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons)
| England UK | £9250 | year 1 |
|---|---|---|
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | year 1 |
| EU | £16085 | year 1 |
| International | £16085 | year 1 |
Average student cost of living in the UK
| Rent | £518 |
| Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) | £50 |
| Supermarket shopping | £81 |
| Clothing | £35 |
| Eating out | £33 |
| Alcohol | £27 |
| Takeaways / food deliveries | £30 |
| Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) | £24 |
| Holidays and weekend trips | £78 |
| Transport within city | £17 |
| Self-care / sports | £20 |
| Stationary / books | £13 |
| Mobile phone / internet | £13 |
| Cable TV / streaming | £7 |
| Insurance | £51 |
| Other | £95 |
| Average student cost of living | £1092 |
London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.
How to apply
Application deadline:
August 1, 2025
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Possible Entry Points:
- Foundation
UCAS application code:
K13F
University Rankings
of Birmingham City University
among 379 universities in England UK
based on 18 different rankings
Positions of Birmingham City University in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of Birmingham City University in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #27
- #34
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 14 May, 2024]
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- #28
- #37
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 07 September, 2024]
See all 18 university rankings of Birmingham City University
About Birmingham City University
List of 271 Bachelor and Master Courses from Birmingham City University - Course Catalogue
Student composition of Birmingham City University
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Total number of students enrolled at Birmingham City University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 20675
- postgraduates:
- 5010
- Total:
- 25685
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architectural Technology”: 1255 Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
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| Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) |  UCAS Tariff |
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Architectural Technology BSc | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford |
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Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Brighton | - | - | - | £9250 | £13842 | - | Brighton |
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Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Westminster | 78% | 10% | 10% | £9250 | £15400 | 113 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Technology and Management BSc (Hons) | Ulster University | 95% | 5% | 5% | £9250 | £15840 £16320 | 153 | Coleraine |
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Architectural Technology and Practice BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | - | 0% | 5% | £9250 | £14900 | 118 | Derby |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University | 91% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £17580 £19340 | 150 | Edinburgh |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | - | 8% | 22% | £9250 | £16085 | 127 | Birmingham |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 64% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £13920 £14580 | 124 | London |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | - | 10% | 15% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 116 | Leicester |
On campus
Full-time
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Architectural Technology (with a placement year) BSc | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford |
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FAQ about Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) Birmingham City University
- Tuition fees for this programme are 9250 per year for UK students. In addition to the tuition fees you should also take into consideration the average monthly cost of living for students in the UK.
- The median salary of graduates of this course was £25000 15 months after graduation, £27000 3 years after graduation and £31500 after graduation.
- Natural and social science professionals (40%), Engineering professionals (25%), Elementary occupations (10%), Information Technology Professionals (5%)
- Birmingham City University achieved the highest ranking for Architecture. It is ranked #34 in CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject (Architecture). See all subject rankings for Birmingham City University.
- Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is taught on campus and cannot be taken online at Birmingham City University.
- It is rather difficult to get accepted into this course. Accepted students had an average UCAS tariff score of 127 which is higher than 72% of all Architectural Technology courses in the UK.
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 14 May, 2024
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 07 September, 2024