Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)
University of Brighton
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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3 Years

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As an architectural technologist you will be the technical member of the design team, making sure that designs are buildable, durable, sustainable, economical and easy to maintain.Our accredited Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) prepares you for industry challenges, encouraging you to push the boundaries, exercise professional judgement, and appreciate the impact of architectural technology on peoples’ lives, as well as on our built and natural environment.You’ll learn how to take ...Read more

As an architectural technologist you will be the technical member of the design team, making sure that designs are buildable, durable, sustainable, economical and easy to maintain.Our accredited Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) prepares you for industry challenges, encouraging you to push the boundaries, exercise professional judgement, and appreciate the impact of architectural technology on peoples’ lives, as well as on our built and natural environment.You’ll learn how to take architectural design projects from concept to completion and gain extensive knowledge of design processes, construction methods, environments, materials and the latest technologies including Building Information Modelling (BIM).You’ll study and work alongside students from related construction courses on projects. Visiting lecturers also share their expertise, giving you an insight into what it is like to work in industry. Field trips and site visits provide further insight into building services and professional practice, developing your theoretical knowledge and helping to bring your learning to life.The option of a salaried placement year gives you the opportunity to gain vital work experience, enhance your CV and make valuable industry contacts.This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

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WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2024 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
99/101
CUG Subject Ranking
CUG Subject Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
28th
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
70th
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Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 90 = 10% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
10%
Employment rate
Employment rate
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Source: UNISTATS, 2019
85%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Building graduate salary at this uni
£22,000
UK Building graduate salary
£27,000
What students say
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28 Feb 24

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - BBB Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

104 - 120 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

M:24 Grades / Points required

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:

26 Grades / Points required

Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):

H3,H3,H3,H3,H4 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM Grades / Points required

T Level:

M Grades / Points required

To include a Pure Science subject.

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pass Access to HE Diploma with at least 45 credits at Level 3.

Must include three subjects at Higher Level.

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To include Science units.

Design, Surveying and Planning T-level accepted for this course.

Popular A-level subjects

Building

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Business Studies
33%
Mathematics
22%
Geography
18%
History
18%
English Literature
16%
HESA

Tuition fees

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England

£9,250 per year

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Students from England

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,250 per year

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Students from Wales

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,250 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£13,842 per year

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Students from EU

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£13,842 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from International

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University of Brighton
University of Brighton , Brighton

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Mithras House Lewes Road Brighton Brighton & Hove BN2 4AT United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Moulsecoomb  0.2 miles away

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