Architectural Technology and Practice
University of DerbyDerby (Kedleston Road), United Kingdom
Course overview
• Gain a real advantage over other candidates in the job market: this degree equips you with a recognised professional qualification and latest industry thinking • Join one of the UK’s oldest standing courses accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT): we gained our original accreditation back in 1997 and have built an impressive reputation ever since • Reach high professional standards: we are one of only a few CIAT Centres of Excellence in the UK and abroad • Learn through practical architectural design and technology projects, field trips and guest lectures delivered by leading professionals • Take the opportunity to gain vital practical experience with a year on an industry placement • Draw on our links with major names in the sector locally, nationally and internationally
Key highlights
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists since 1997
- One of only a few CIAT Centres of Excellence
- Practical architectural design and technology projects and field trips
- Guest lectures delivered by leading industry professionals
- Optional year-long industry placement for practical experience
- Links with major sector names locally, nationally and internationally
Entry requirements
- UCAS tariff points: 104 — Requirement: What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to…
- A-level: BCC — …What we're looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access…
- T-level: Merit — …looking for Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diplom…
- BTEC: DMM — …Requirement: What we're looking for UCAS points: 104 A Level: BCC T Level: Merit BTEC: DMM GCSE: GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credi…
- GCSE: 4/C — to include Mathematics, English
- Access to HE Diploma: Pass — Pass; with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum
Scholarships
Full Payment Discount
If you pay your annual tuition fee in full ahead of enrolment, you will benefit from a £1,000 discount.
Up to £1,000Sports Scholarships - Individual and Team Sport Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Sports Scholarships - Performance Team Sports Scholar
Up to £3,000 fee subsidy and support services.
Talented Athlete Award
Please contact the provider.
Vice-Chancellor's Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarships - £2,000
Up to £2,000
Careers this course leads to
- Architectural Technologist
- Architectural Technician
- Building Information Modelling (BIM) Coordinator
- Design Manager
- Building Surveyor
- Construction Project Manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,535 per year | International: £17,500 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 Derby, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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