Architectural Technology
University of Northampton
UCAS Code: K210 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Entry requirements
A level
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AQA Level 3 Technical Level (1080 glh)
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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
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Access to HE Diploma
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
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International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted towards tariff requirements
Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
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Accepted on its own at Distinction Distinction or towards tariff/grade requirements with other qualifications
Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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Accepted towards tariff/grade requirements
Scottish Advanced Higher
Individual Advanced Highers can be accepted with Scottish Highers towards tariff requirements
Scottish Higher
T Level
Pass (C and above)
UCAS Tariff
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About this course
**Why study Architectural Technology at the University of Northampton?**
Architectural Technology brings together project management, design and technical skills. During this Architectural Technology course, you’ll become prepared to deliver projects all the way from concept stage. You’ll learn and increase your knowledge of the industry and legislation, experience realistic projects and develop your creative skills.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), meaning you will be eligible for CIAT student membership and will be exempt from some modules that are required in the Professional and Occupational Performance record. Many of our graduates gain professional recognition from CIAT after they graduate, by pursuing the various stages of professional recognition.
**Key highlights:**
- Course lecturers run their own architectural practices giving up-to-the-moment teaching and professional guidance, including Chartered Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
- Student studying an Architectural Technology degree benefit from our strong links with architectural practices.
- Access to a design studio and computer suite studio with current computer aided design (CAD) technology.
- Enjoy exhibitions, events and visits during your course.
**By studying at the University of Northampton, you can be sure that:**
- You will experience student life at the University’s £330 million Waterside Campus. Come along to an Open Day and find out more.
- Students enrolling on this course at Northampton will be provided with their own brand new laptop* to keep at no additional cost. All sports clubs and societies are free to join at Northampton and every essential course text book is available via the library, meaning you won’t have to purchase copies. For more information on this visit our website (northampton.ac.uk/benefits).
- At UON we guarantee a room in our Halls of Residence for all new full-time, first year students who apply and accept their room offer by June 2024 - and we won't ask for a deposit for September 2024**.
- Our expert academics teach in small groups supported with one to one assistance. Our academics and students form a tight bond, providing individualised support and guidance whilst challenging students academically.
- Whatever your ambitions, we’re here to help you to achieve them. We’ll support you to identify the skills you’re learning during your course, find your strengths and secure practical experience so that when it comes to applying for jobs or further study you’ll feel confident in standing out from the crowd.
**The Northampton Employment Promise**
We’re so confident in our careers and employability support that if you achieve at least a 2:2 degree and complete either our Employability Plus Gold programme or achieve a Changemaker Gold Certificate during your time studying with us, but still haven’t secured full-time employment 12 months after graduating, we will secure a three – six month paid internship for you or support you into postgraduate study.
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✱✱ eligibility criteria apply. See northampton.ac.uk/student-life/accommodation/ for more information
Modules
**STAGE 1:**
• Visual and Technical Communication (Compulsory)
• The Architectural Technologist (Compulsory)
• Principles of Technical Design in Architecture (Compulsory)
• Architectural Design (Compulsory)
**STAGE 2:**
• Building Information Modelling (Compulsory)
• Practice, Regulations and Conventions in Architecture (Compulsory)
• Design Specification and Production Information (Compulsory)
• Technical Architectural Design 1 (Compulsory)
• Technical Architectural Design 2 (Compulsory)
**STAGE 3:**
• Modelling, Simulation and Visualisation (Compulsory)
• Project Management in Architecture 1 (Compulsory)
• Project Management in Architecture 2 (Compulsory)
• Research and Project Design for Architectural Technologists (Compulsory)
• Final Major Project (Compulsory)
Module information is quoted for 23/24 entry. Please note that modules run subject to student numbers and staff availability, any changes will be communicated to applicants accordingly. 24/25 entry modules will be released in June 2024.
Assessment methods
You will be assessed continuously through coursework including:
• project work
• assignments or reports
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University of Northampton
Faculty of Arts, Science and Technology
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Top job areas of graduates
Architecture had a difficult time a few years back during the great recession, but those days are over and the degree is in demand as house building and infrastructure have increased in importance. Most working architects secure jobs in the architecture industry, more usually starting as assistants rather than full-blown architects or chartered technicians. Some, however, move into management, design or marketing roles, where they find their planning, design and project management skills are very welcome. Nearly half the architecture-related jobs last year were in London or the South-East, and this group are rather more likely than average to find their jobs through personal contacts, so polish your networking skills, or see if you can get work experience if you want to succeed as an architect.
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Looking further ahead, below is a rough guide for what graduates went on to earn.
Architecture
The graph shows median earnings of graduates who achieved a degree in this subject area one, three and five years after graduating from here.
£31k
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree.
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