Architectural Design Technology
BSc (Hons)
University of West London

Key Course Facts
Student Reviews
Below you can see course specific reviews for 15 graduates of Architectural Design Technology BSc (Hons) and other courses in at University of West London for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in .
Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.
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Salary
Salary of all UK Graduates of Architecture
15 months after graduation | 3 years after graduation | 5 years after graduation | |
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Median salary | £22774 | £25010 | £28792 |
25-75 percentile range | £19726 - £24917 | £19794 - £30100 | £23742 - £35267 |
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Course Description
Are you interested in how buildings are designed? As an architectural technologist and designer you will have the expertise to advise planners, property developers and constructors on their building projects.;
This undergraduate course focuses on practical, in-demand skills so that you can make sure that buildings function as they are intended to. You will develop the valuable ability to plan and design buildings that suit the needs of a client, the surrounding community and, importantly, the environment.
On this course you will examine important topical issues, including environmental concerns and the technologies that are being used to address them. Through visits to materials manufacturers and construction sites, as well as opportunities to work on team projects, you will learn how to apply your technical knowledge to real-world design problems.
What You Will Learn
Programme content: As a student of Architectural Design Technology, BSc (Hons) you will study the following course modules.
Level 4
Level 5
Level 6
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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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 Design Technology BSc (Hons) at University of West London
65% | |
15% | Skilled trades occupations |
15% | Elementary occupations |
5% | Sales occupations |
5% | Process, plant and machine operatives |
Entry Requirements / Admissions
Minimum Required UCAS Tariff
UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Architecture
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Qualification requirements
Pass Access to HE Diploma (Minimum of 45 credits at level 3)
GCSE (or recognised equivalent) English and Mathematics at Grade C or above
Requirements for international students / English requirements
IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)
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- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
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- 5.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Architectural Design Technology, 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, 2024
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
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About University of West London
The University of West London (UWL) is a government funded university in England. West London is made up of eight distinct schools: Claude Littner Business School, London Geller College of Hospitality and Tourism, the School of Computing and Engineering, the College of Nursing, London College of Music, the School of Law and Criminology, the School of Human and Social Sciences, and the London School of Film.
Student composition of University of West London
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Students by level of study Academic year 2020/21 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on 10 February 2022
- undergraduates:
- 10495
- postgraduates:
- 1615
- Total:
- 12110
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