Architectural Technology and Design BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England
Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews of 80 graduates of Architectural Technology and Design BSc (Hons) and other courses in building & construction at University of the West of England for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in building & construction.
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of Graduates in building & construction
Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of building & construction 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 | |
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Median salary | £29500 | £33000 | £40500 |
25-75 percentile range | £25000 - £33000 | £26500 - £40500 | £31500 - £51500 |
All building & construction courses of University of the West of England
Salary of all UK Graduates of building & construction
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £32360 | £33392 | £39689 |
25-75 percentile range | £28280 - £38033 | £26505 - £41913 | £30106 - £50841 |
All building & construction courses in the UK
Course Description
BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology and Design (with Foundation Year) is accredited by Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).This is one of five UWE Bristol courses that cover different specialisms in architecture.
Ranked 4th nationally for student satisfaction in our architecture courses (The Guardian University League Tables 2018), we produce sought-after graduates with specialist knowledge and the skill to create exciting buildings.
This course equips you to become a chartered architectural technologist, working at the heart of the contemporary construction industry.
Learn from industry-experienced tutors and work on a series of live briefs for real clients in our well-equipped studios. Gain a solid understanding of technological progression in construction, and where it sits within the history of architecture.
Study and apply design concepts and construction technologies to a range of building problems. Collaborate with students across a range of disciplines and build your professional portfolio with practical design projects.
Take a year out to work in a professional practice and gain valuable real-world experience that improves your employability. Attend guest lectures, field trips, live projects and social events with like-minded students in our Architecture Society and Engineers without Borders.
You could go on to work in architectural and engineering practices in the public or private sectors, or for contractors and developers, project managers and systems manufacturers.
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 and Design BSc (Hons) at University of the West of England
60% | Administrative occupations |
15% | Business and public service associate professionals |
10% | Media Professionals |
10% | Sales occupations |
10% | Business, Research and Administrative Professionals |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course
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Costs
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:
January 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:
- year 1 (Default entry point)
- year 2
- year 3
University Rankings
Positions of University of the West of England in top UK and global rankings.
Rankings of University of the West of England in related subject specific rankings.
Architecture, Building & Planning
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- #7
- #10
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- Architecture
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The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
[Published 09 September, 2023]
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- #10
- #12
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- Architecture
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CUG The Complete University Guide - By Subject
[Published 08 June, 2023]
See all 26 university rankings of University of the West of England
About University of the West of England
The University of the West of England, Bristol (UWE Bristol) is a government funded research university situated in Bristol, with Frenchay Campus serving as its main campus in the civil parish of Winterbourne. The campus is 4 miles north of Bristol city centre, which takes around 20 minutes to reach via bus.
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Student composition of University of the West of England
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Total number of students enrolled at University of the West of England by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 23760
- postgraduates:
- 6410
- Total:
- 30170
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Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Architectural Technology”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
Where is this programme taught
Similar courses
Program | University | Student satisfaction | Unemployed | Dropout | Tuition (UK) | Tuition (International) | UCAS Tariff | City | ||
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Architectural Technology with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 87% | 8% | 22% | £9250 | £16085 | 127 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | Birmingham City University | 80% | 8% | 10% | £9250 | £16085 | 98 | Birmingham | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Huddersfield | 83% | 15% | 50% | £9250 | £17600 | 118 | Huddersfield | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | Robert Gordon University | 89% | 0% | 5% | £6750 | £15490 | 126 | Aberdeen | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology & Practice with Foundation Year BSc (Hons) | University of Derby | 82% | 0% | 15% | £9250 | £14900 | 100 | Derby | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons) | University of East London | 95% | 5% | 10% | £9250 | £13920 | 124 | London | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | Edinburgh Napier University | 69% | 5% | 1% | £9250 | £17580 | 150 | Edinburgh | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | De Montfort University | 38% | 5% | 15% | £9250 | £15250 £15750 | 116 | Leicester | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology (with a placement year) BSc | University of Bradford | - | - | - | £9250 | £22180 | - | Bradford | On campus Full-time | |
Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) | University of Brighton | - | - | - | £9250 | £13842 | - | Brighton | On campus Full-time |
Ranking publishers
The University League Tables
- Published:
- 08 June, 2023
The Guardian News and Media Limited
- Published:
- 09 September, 2023