Architectural Design Technology (Accredited By CIAT) BSc (Hons)
University of East LondonStratford Campus, London
Course overview
Our BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology is CIAT-accredited. It's a multidisciplinary course that blends architecture, engineering, building technology and construction management. Get a strong grounding in design and technology projects through hands-on architectural design.
Cutting-edge facilities include industry-standard software for computer-aided drawing (AutoCAD, Revit, BIM, Adobe Illustrator, Rhino) and building design and energy performance simulations (Integrated Environmental Solutions (IES), and Design Builder). Take advantage of laboratories and workshops with laser cutters, 3D printers, and robotic arms. Our Architecture courses ranked 2nd in the UK in responses on “Teaching on my course” in the 2025 National Student Survey.
Download our yearbook to view examples of our students' work and see the innovative architectural designs for houses and other projects that our students have created. Book for an open day
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)
- Blends architecture, engineering, building technology and construction management
- Industry-standard software including AutoCAD, Revit, BIM and Rhino
- Energy performance simulation using IES and Design Builder
- Workshops with laser cutters, 3D printers and robotic arms
- Architecture courses ranked 2nd in UK for teaching, NSS 2025
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 112 — Accepted Qualifications112 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator, including:A Levels BTEC Extended Diploma - DMM BTEC Diploma - D*D Access to HE DiplomaT Levels Interna…
- BTEC: DMM — BTEC Extended Diploma
- BTEC: D*D — BTEC Diploma
- International Baccalaureate: 24 — to include including a minimum of 15 p
- GCSE: 4/C — to include English, Mathematics
Scholarships
Engagement Bursary
Up to £3,000
Hardship Bursary
Up to £3,000
International Scholarship
Scholarships range between £500 and £5,000 - off your first year's tuition fees - (depending on your course programme).
Up to £500Postgraduate Alumni Discount
If you progress directly with no gap year, you may receive a 15% discount. For direct progression graduates achieving an Upper Second-Class Honours (2:1), you may receive a 20% discount.
Sports Scholarships
Annual financial contributions to academic studies and living costs
Careers this course leads to
- Architectural technologist
- Architectural technician
- BIM coordinator
- CAD technician
- Building surveyor
- Construction project manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9790 per year | International: £9790 per year
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 University of East London, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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