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Undergraduate

BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

Full-timePart-time

September 2027

Fees per year†

£17,250 – International

£10,050 – UK

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Interested in a career in architectural technology and design? Our BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology degree will develop the key expertise required 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 within architectural technology and design, 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.

Course accreditation

The Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) is a dynamic, forward-thinking and inclusive global membership qualifying body for Architectural Technology.

CIAT represents those practising and studying within the discipline and profession. It is a membership organisation representing 10,000 members and affiliates within the discipline who wish to be professionally recognised.

CIAT Accreditation ensures that the Programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure, and resources and has met the Institute's requirements. The benefit of studying on a CIAT Accredited Programme is that it will support individuals wishing to become Chartered Architectural Technologists.

Why study this course?

2nd London university for overall student satisfaction - National Student Survey 2026*

Top 20 in the UK for teaching quality - The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2027

Ranked top 50 in the UK and 2nd modern** London university - The Guardian University Guide 2027

Ranked 7th university in the UK for student experience - Daily Mail University Guide 2027

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Duration: 3 years

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Duration: 5 years

With Foundation Year

Duration: 4 years

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What you'll study

This Architectural Technology and Design degree prepares you to judge building design proposals, investigate building problems and offer effective design solutions.

You will develop an understanding of building materials and technologies. You will work with Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software – key tools for a design career within the construction industry.

Our teaching approach on this course incorporates a wide range of architectural design methodologies. This includes visits to construction sites and materials manufacturers, which will help you contextualise the principles you study within real-world situations. You will work within a team on a group construction project to put those principles into practice. You will also learn through:

guided research and reading

laboratory experiments

examination of projects (simulated and real)

analysis of work-based scenarios

independent learning through individual learning plans

tutored classroom sessions

visiting speakers and guest lecturers.

By the time you complete the course, you will know how to:

use appropriate building techniques to complete construction projects

investigate building problems and present appropriate design solutions

demonstrate confident communication and interpersonal skills

work efficiently as part of project teams

use IT to support projects.

In the latter stages of the degree, you will study the economy's effect on the construction industry. You will also develop an understanding of sustainable architectural technologies. Finally, you will work on a design project that integrates what you have learned.

Please note, we regularly review our course content to offer relevant, impactful and career-shaping learning. Therefore, the following modules are indicative and subject to change.

Compulsory modules

Professional Practice

In this module, you will learn the basic construction and academic skills you will need to complete the course. These can range from basic skills in numeracy, literacy and IT to drawing skills and the surveying techniques used in construction.

Construction Technology 1

This module will introduce you to concepts of building technology, from site investigation to foundations to the structure of low-rise buildings. You will also study finishes and primary service provision, including gas and electricity services.

Statutory Control of Buildings

This module is designed to give you an understanding and appreciation of building regulations and town and country planning legislation that affect the building industry. You will be able to investigate the effects of the legislation upon construction projects. You'll also gain essential knowledge and skills regarding health and safety.

Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)

On this module, you will train to use computer aided design (CAD). You will start by learning to use basic AutoCAD functions to produce 2D building design drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections. Then, you will progress to applying AutoCAD Revit to produce more complicated and complete design drawings, including 3D views and assembly and part details.

Design Procedures and Procurement

This module will give you an overview of the design process, approaches to procurement and the constraints on these approaches. You will also examine the role of the project manager and learn to communicate using various methods appropriate to the role.

Building Structure and Materials

This module provides an overview of the principal building materials used in construction and introduces key structural concepts such as bending moments and shear forces in simple structures. You will focus on selecting appropriate materials through studying the engineering performance characteristics, human comfort and sustainability considerations of those materials. The module also looks at repair and maintenance strategies, recycling and reuse of materials.

Construction Technology 2

This module will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of building technology, focusing on the consequences of science on building design and sustainability. Your studies will also cover multi-floored construction and a greater depth of services.

Environmental Science and Building Services

This module will provide you with knowledge about environmental science to help understand concepts and principles of heat and thermal insulation, air movement and ventilation, moisture and condensation, noise and sound insulation, and natural and artificial light with various types of lighting design. You will also look at building services and how these are integrated in the design of buildings.

Building Surveying, Conservation and Adaptation

On this module, you will gain an understanding of how to examine a property with a view to converting or adapting it. The module will also give you the chance to enhance your skills in developing plans and specifications for converting or adapting existing buildings.

Construction Law

During this module, you will have the opportunity to develop your awareness of how the law applies to all aspects of construction.

Architectural Technology 1

In this module, you will learn relevant skills to develop designs that are realistic, buildable and provide the required performance. This will enable you to understand how detailed and working drawings are produced and link drawings to relevant specifications, regulations and standards.

Integrated Design and Construction Project

On this module you will work in a team, analysing several course areas, such as developing presentation and communication skills.

Advanced Architectural Presentation

Architectural Technology 2

In this module, you will develop problem-solving and design communication skills to help you produce complex designs that are realistic, buildable, and provide the required performance. You will also practice creating architectural details linked to relevant specifications, regulations and standards for multistorey public buildings.

Sustainable Technologies for Building

On this module, you will investigate the effects of sustainable practices on construction projects and their application on real projects. In particular, your studies will focus on sustainable building technologies.

Final Year ADT Project

In this module, you will practice the overall knowledge and skills of architectural technology developed over the duration of the course through a design project and technical research. In the design project, you will provide comprehensive design solutions for a complex building with multiple presentation methods and compliant with building regulations, design procedures and principles. Based on the design project, you will also carry out a technical research on a specific technology (design technology/method, special building structure or material, etc) adopted in your design. This module will cover two semesters.

Contract Administration

In this module, you will study and analyse the contract administrative factors that apply to project delivery and facilities management. It has many similarities with the Commercial Management module; where that module approaches the issues from a "top down" view, the Contract Administration module takes a detailed look at contract provisions in a "bottom up" approach.

What our students say

2nd London university for student satisfaction - National Student Survey 26*

I joined the course after already working in the industry for 12 years, and I have found the course to be extremely fulfilling and it has greatly progressed my knowledge of architecture and construction. The course modules have been well balanced, and increased in sophistication as the course progressed.

Carl Collins, Architectural Design Technology alumnus

Entry requirements

Requirements:

International

112-120 UCAS points required

from level 3 qualifications

These can include:

A-Levels at grade B, B and C, or above

BTEC Extended Diploma with Distinction, Merit, Merit

Access to HE Diploma

T Levels

You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.

This course particularly welcomes you if you hold:

a Progression or Advanced Diploma in Construction and the Built Environment

courses in a related subject area such as National Certificate in Engineering or Civil Engineering

Diploma in Construction.

Looking for BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year?

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Whether you are changing career or don't have the exact subjects and grades required for this course, you might want to choose this course with a foundation year. This will give you an extra year's study to prepare you for the standard degree programme, where you can go on to graduate with a full Honours degree. Follow the link to see full details of the course with foundation year.

Mature applicants (aged 21+): If you do not hold the qualifications listed but have relevant work experience, you are welcome to apply. Your application will be considered on an individual basis.

Level 5 (year 2) entry

To directly enter the second year of this course, you will need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 120 undergraduate credits at Level 4 or a CertHE in a related subject area.

Level 6 (year 3) entry

To directly enter the third year of this course, you need to show appropriate knowledge and experience. For example, you are an ideal candidate if you have 240 undergraduate credits (at Levels 4 and 5), a DipHE, foundation degree or HND in a related subject area.

6.0 IELTS or above

You need to meet our English language requirement – a minimum of IELTS 5.5 for each of the four individual components (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening). Visit our English language requirements page for information on other English language tests we accept.

You also need academic qualifications at the same level as UK applicants. In some countries where teaching is in English, we may accept local qualifications. Check for local equivalents.

We offer pre-sessional English language courses if you do not meet these requirements.

Find out more about our English Language courses.

Fees & funding

Funding:

per year†

Please note:

Fees for the 2027/28 academic year and onwards may be subject to Government regulation and change.

Tuition fees are charged for each year of your course. If your course runs over 2 academic years or more, you will need to pay the fee for each academic year at the start of that year, except if otherwise stated.

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Funding your studies

You may be eligible for a student loan to cover the cost of tuition fees, or a maintenance loan. Additional funding is available to some types of students, such as those with dependants and disabled students.

We offer generous bursaries and scholarships to make sure your aspirations are your only limit.

Additional scholarships specifically for computing and engineering students may also be on offer.

View full details, including conditions and eligibility.

International students - funding your studies

We offer scholarships for international students including International Ambassador Scholarships.

Further information about funding and financial support for international students is available from the UK Council for International Student Affairs.

Financial support for international students

Built environment facilities

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Architecture studio

We have a fully equipped architecture studio on-site at our West London Campus, featuring an array of industry-grade architectural technology and design equipment and software.

SEGA Lab

The lab provides access to GPU-accelerated workstations that support AI development, simulation, data science, and cyber security experimentation. You will have the opportunity to work with systems that reflect current industry practice.

Industry-standard technologies

You will work with industry-standard technologies, learn how to use Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM) software and benefit from the cutting-edge expertise of our specialist teaching staff.

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Your future career

This Architectural Technology and Design degree will prepare you to work in a wide range of design roles across the construction, planning and property industries.

You may also want to progress your studies to explore a related field or specialise on a postgraduate course.

Career-focused modules

Taught by lecturers with industry experience

Professional accreditation

One-to-one, life-long careers support

Support with CV and interview skills

On campus, specialist careers fairs

Work on real-world industry projects

Build your portfolio

Job roles

architectural technology practices

architecture firms

local authorities

government agencies

housing associations

construction organisations

manufacturers.

Graduate employers

AAP Architecture Ltd

Archimake

Balfour Beatty

Minifie Architects

Old House Group Limited

Taylor Wimpey.

Dr Efcharis Balodimou (Haroula) Course Leader

Dr Efcharis Balodimou (Haroula) is Course Leader for Architectural Design Technology Courses. Haroula currently works across the Built Environment courses, teaching architectural design technology, building surveying conservation and adaptation and sustainability. She is also part of the Architecture, Construction and Urban Study research group.

Before joining UWL, Haroula worked as an architect for over 10 years, specialising in high value residential refurbishment and conversion of listed buildings. Her involvement ranged from initial design and planning stages to construction and handover.

From 2012 to 2021, Haroula was also governor in an Ealing primary school. In addition to participating in the overall management of the school, she acted as an architectural consultant during the school’s refurbishment and new built extension (completed June 2016).

Haroula has a strong interest in incorporating sustainable practices in the built environment, focusing on issues of reuse, restoration and adaptation of historical buildings and optimising the use of technology, materials and detailing.

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Indira Chauhan

Dr Umair Khalid

Rajinder Mahi

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Built environment

At the University of West London, we offer a range of built environment courses, all with accreditation and recognition from relevant professional bodies.

Built environment courses

BEng (Hons) Civil Engineering

BEng (Hons) Civil and Environmental Engineering

BSc (Hons) Construction Project Management

FdSc Architectural Design Technology (work-based day-release)

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**Modern universities - defined as higher education institutions that were granted university status in, and after, 1992.

***PRES - rank out of 53 institutions.

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