Robert Gordon University

MSci Advanced Architectural Technology (Top-up route)

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom

Course overview

Our Advanced Architectural Technology top-up degree is open to applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds looking to become professionally chartered through CIAT or simply to equip you to play a lead role in the future design and construction of our buildings, cities and rural communities.

Key highlights

  • Supports progression towards professional chartership through CIAT
  • Open to graduates from a wide range of design backgrounds
  • Prepares you to lead future building design and construction
  • Covers design for buildings, cities and rural communities

Entry requirements

  • Degree: 2:2 — to include one of the following subject; or above
  • Additional condition: portfolio — Portfolio of design work As part of your application, you should submit a portfolio of creative and technical work developed during your undergraduate studies.

Scholarships

  • Alumni Discount

    A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.

    Up to 20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund

    The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.

  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount

    Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.

    Up to £500
  • RGU Golf Scholarship

    Up to £8,500 per year

  • RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students

    £2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.

    Up to £2,000
  • RGU SPORT Scholarship

    Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.

  • Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship

Careers this course leads to

  • Chartered Architectural Technologist
  • Architectural Technologist
  • Architectural Design Manager
  • BIM Coordinator
  • Building Design Consultant

Cost of study

UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940

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 Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.

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