London South Bank University

BSc Architectural Technology

London South Bank University

Course overview

The BSc Architectural Technology at London South Bank University teaches how buildings are designed and built using both art and science. You will learn design skills alongside building technology, sustainability, and management principles. The course blends creative ideas with practical know-how to make designs that not only look good but also work in the real world. It helps students change architects’ drawings into building plans that can be used for construction, using science, materials, and computer software.

This is a three-year full-time degree or a five-year part-time degree, with an optional placement year or apprenticeship. It is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB). Your training will prepare you for future jobs with a solid portfolio, real work habits, and confidence in technical drawing, materials, and construction details.

Students are taught through a blend of lectures, studio design sessions, workshops, and hands-on projects. You will use software like CAD and BIM to create designs and models. Lecturers are also available to give feedback on your work, helping you grow your skills. Instead of traditional exams, you will be graded by your coursework—projects, presentations, reports, and studio drawings.

Entry requirements

Grade Requirements:

  • A minimum of 112 UCAS points or equivalent qualifications.
  • BTECs, access diplomas, or other similar qualifications are also accepted.
  • Applicants must have a basic level of English and maths.

English Proficiency:

  • International applicants must demonstrate English competence, typically with an IELTS score of 6.0 overall and no section below 5.5.

Scholarships

  • LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship

    £5,000 discount from headline gross tuition fees for the first year of study.

    Up to £5,000

  • Sports Scholarships

    Sports scholars can receive up to £1500 financial support per annum, as well as assistance in competition travel and entry.

  • The Cambridge Education Group (CEG) Progression Award

    The LSBU Pathway Progression Scholarship offers a £5,000 tuition fee discount for the first year of undergraduate or postgraduate taught study.

    Up to £5,000

  • The Global Success Scholarship

    The Global Success Scholarship is worth up to £4,000 and awarded to international students to provide them a springboard to kickstart their global career at LSBU.

  • The Transnational Education (TNE) Partner Award

    Value: £5,000 tuition fee discount per academic year

    Up to £5,000

  • The Vice Chancellor’s International Merit Award

    £2,000 for each academic year.

    Up to £2,000

Career opportunities

Graduates of the BSc Architectural Technology from London South Bank University can work as:

  • Architectural Technologist
  • BIM Coordinator
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Building Control Surveyor
  • Sustainable Design Consultant
  • CAD Technician

Cost of study

For the 2025/26 academic session, the annual tuition fee to study BSc Architectural Technology at London South Bank University for international students is £15,500 for full-time study.

Admission

If you want to study the London South Bank University BSc Architectural Technology, you can apply online through the university’s application portal or UCAS. If you need assistance with your application, you can reach out to our trained counsellors at AHZ.

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