University of the West of England
Architectural Technology and Design BSc (Hons)
University of the West of England

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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.

Overall student satisfaction
100 /100
80 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

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
Median salary £29500 £33000 £40500
25-75 percentile range £25000 - £33000 £26500 - £40500 £31500 - £51500


Salary of all UK Graduates of building & construction

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £32360 £33392 £39689
25-75 percentile range £28280 - £38033 £26505 - £41913 £30106 - £50841

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.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and demonstrates that the programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources and has met the required educational standards. Graduates from an Accredited programme will receive full academic exemptions from the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered Architectural Technologist status.

Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.

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.

Current jobs

Required skill level of job after 15 months

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

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architectural Technology and Design, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

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

    • #7 
    • #10 
    Architecture
    The Guardian University League Tables by Subject
    [Published 09 September, 2023]
    • #10 
    • #12 
    Architecture
    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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undergraduates:
23760
postgraduates:
6410
Total:
30170
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Where is this programme taught

Frenchay Campus
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