Ulster University

Architectural Technology and Management BSc (Hons)

Ulster UniversityBelfast, United Kingdom

Course overview

Architectural Technology is the technical side of architecture focusing on the science and performance aspects of building design.

Key highlights

  • Focuses on the technical side of architecture
  • Covers the science and performance aspects of building design

Entry requirements

  • A-level: BBC — to include One from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Technology & Design or Design & Technology
  • A-level: CCC — to include One from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Life and Health Sciences (single or double award), Environmental Technology, Environmental Science, Technology & Design or Design & Technology
  • BTEC: DDD — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering or Applied Science Award profile
  • BTEC: DDM — QCF Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Construction, Engineering or Applied Science Award profile
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 112 — 112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. This course also requires you to achieve one grade H3 subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Technology or Engineering. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to one of the subjects above
  • Irish Leaving Certificate: 96 — 96 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level; To include English at H6 if studied at Higher Level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level. This course also requires you to achieve one grade H3 subject from Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Technology or Engineering. If Mathematics is not passed at H3, you will be required to achieve a minimum of H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level in addition to one of the subjects above
  • Access to HE Diploma — Access Course - NI/ROI: Overall profile of 55% (120-credit Access Course; Access course must be in a Science, Mathematics, Physics or Engineering subject area with an overall mark of 55% to include 55% in each of the level 3 modules and to include 40% in NICATS level 2 Maths for Year 1 entry
  • HNC / HND: Pass — Year 1 Pass; Year 2 Pass
  • HNC / HND: Distinction — with overall Distinction to include 75 distinctions in level 4 credits in a Architectural Technology or Construction su; in Architectural Technology or Construction
  • HNC / HND: Merit — in Architectural Technology with overall Merit to include 45 distinctions in level 5 credits to include Merits in Archi
  • GCSE: C/4 — to include Mathematics

Scholarships

  • Asylum Seekers Scholarship

  • Choice Scholarships

    The Choice Scholarships will support up to 15 students who face barriers to participating in higher education by providing financial assistance of £1,500 to three students per year for the lifetime of the project.

    Up to £1,500
  • International Undergraduate Scholarship

    £2,000 scholarship applied as discount to your annual tuition fee.

    Up to £2,000
  • Richard K. Degenhardt Belleek Collectors' Scholarships

    Selected scholars will receive financial support to undertake further specialist research in their area of expertise.

  • The Talented Athlete Entry Scheme

    Please contact the provider.

  • University of the Year Dean’s Scholarship

    £1,500 tuition fee discount - on top of our existing £2,000 International Scholarship - that’s a total reduction of £3,500 towards your studies. £2,200 scholarship -this brings your total possible reduction to £4,200.

Careers this course leads to

  • Architectural Technologist
  • Architectural Technician
  • Building Information Modelling (BIM) Coordinator
  • Building Surveyor
  • Construction Project Manager
  • Design Manager

Cost of study

UK/Home: £9,535 | International: £17,490

Admission

Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Ulster University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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