Architectural Technology and Practice (Hons) University of Derby

Overview

Gain a real advantage over other candidates in the job market: this Architectural Technology and Practice (Hons) course from University of Derby equips you with a recognised professional qualification and latest industry thinking

Key facts

• 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
• Build excellent career prospects: 100% of our graduates are in a professional or managerial role within six months of graduation (DLHE 2016) 
• Develop the skills and confidence to take up positions in architectural practice, consultancy, government, property development and building contracting

Careers

• Our graduates work in architectural practices or take on many different types of roles in consultancy and with central and local government, property developers, building contractors, housing associations, banks, retail enterprises and manufacturing companies.
• You could also choose to take your studies to the next level with our MSc Sustainable Architecture and Healthy Buildings or MSc in Building Information Modelling and Project Collaboration. Further opportunities include advancing to a PhD too.