BAArchitectural Technology

Study location	United Kingdom, Nottingham
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BA
Course code	K130

Entry qualification	High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.

Language requirements	English Accepted proof of proficiency: Cambridge English, IELTS, TOEFL or other equivalent IELTS 6.5.; TOEFL iBT (taken outside the UK) with an overall score of 83; CAE (Cambridge English Advanced) grade C

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) should be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	ntu.ac.uk/..17-18/architectural-technology

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Programme structure

How many places are available on this course?
There are 50 places in total available across the sandwich and full-time routes.

When does the course start?
This course starts in September. Take a look at our academic calendar for details of term start and end dates.

What will I study?
The first two years of the course focus on the introduction and integration of technological and design theory into practice. The final year modules are specifically intended to offer stimulating opportunities that enable you to develop a professional portfolio of work. All modules have been designed to meet the QAA subject benchmarks and CIAT / CIOB course learning outcomes.

Year One

Technology and Design Studio One
Construction Technology One
Architecture in Context One
Architectural Science and Building Engineering
Design Communication for Architectural Technology
Year Two

Technology and Design Studio Two
Construction Technology Two
Planning, Development and Surveying
Sustainable Technology with Environmental Control
Contract Administration: Control and Finance
Year Three
This is the optional work placement year in which you can gain real experience in industry.

Final year

Technology and Design Studio Three
Construction Technology Three
Development: Policy and Practice
Professional Practice
Research Project
Course content and module description
For a full description of each module and further detail about what is covered in each year take a look at the attached document. PDF icon

Degree Shows
In your final year, you will exhibit your work as part of our Degree Shows at the University. The Degree shows include all final year students across NTU’s Art and Design-based courses, and are a great platform for you to celebrate your studies and showcase your work to members of the creative industries.

How will I learn?
Approximately 10 hours per week is spent in scheduled learning. This includes lectures, supported by smaller group sessions including:

seminars
tutorials
workshops.
You will also be involved in self-directed project work with the support of NOW, our virtual learning environment.

Outside of timetabled sessions you will need to undertake self-directed independent study. This will include preparing for:

lectures
research
completing coursework
developing a portfolio
directed reading to expand your knowledge.
The course is supported by external professional practitioners ensuring that your learning is continuously enhanced through exposure to real world perspective in the newest and fastest growing degree subjects within the built environment sector.

Trips and study visits
The delivery of the course is enhanced by fieldwork and site visits. Recent trips have included visits to Liverpool and an overseas visit to Barcelona or Berlin. These are designed to help you understand and apply what you’ve learnt in a real world context.

How will I be assessed?
You will be assessed through a mix of coursework, exams and practical methods. The coursework will make up the majority of your assessment and will consist of:

group and individual projects
reports
presentations
essays
portfolios.
Is the course professionally accredited?
Yes, the course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS).

The CIAT accreditation demonstrates that a university’s Architectural Technology Honours degree programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources. It also provides assurances that you will be able to develop your academic, analytical, communication and employability skills. The accreditation allows certain exemptions when progressing to Chartered Membership of CIAT.

Students of CIOB accredited programmes can be assured that their chosen programme meets the highest academic and vocational standards. Students of accredited programmes enjoy exemption from membership requirements and access to the CIOB library and information services, professional development activities as well as careers advice and progression opportunities.

Gaining an RICS-accredited degree is the most accepted way of becoming a chartered surveyor. After completing an RICS-accredited degree or diploma you’ll then need two or three years’ work experience before taking your RICS professional assessment interview – known as the Assessment of Professional Competence (APC).

Learn from expert staff
Our Architectural Technology team is made up of experienced academics and staff who have recently joined from industry. These, together with regular visiting experts, provide a rounded, up-to-date education, informed by current practice and industry developments.

Career opportunities

Your career development
Through work placements, working on real projects from industry, field work, input from industry professionals and regularly updated course content you will be prepared to succeed in the architectural technology industry.

You will be equipped with cores skills required including design skills, knowledge and attributes that you will carry with you for the rest of your professional career.

Where do Architectural Technology graduates from NTU work?
NTU has a strong construction alumni community with many graduates working in senior positions in leading national and international companies.

Recent graduate destinations have included:

S and P Architects
Hill Holt Wood
Brewster Bye Architects
Roger Coy Partnership
Nottingham Trent University – Estates
What’s a typical starting salary?
The average salary for NTU BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology full-time graduates starting work in 2013 was £22,000. (DLHE survey 2012/13)

Employability Team
NTU’s Employability Team provides a fantastic service. You can benefit from this at any time during your studies and up to three years after completing your course.

“I had the opportunity to work for Michael Dyson Associates for my placement year and this was very successful for me as it opened new doors and changed my attitude to the profession. Following this year I became very pro-active and applied this directly to my final year of study, helping me attain my first class honours.”