Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year (Hons)

Overview

The popular BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year (Hons) course from  University of Wolverhampton is designed to provide you with a sound knowledge of the architectural design process, and opportunity to acquire the necessary skills required to become a professional architectural technologist.

Throughout the programme, specialist skills in areas including the science of architecture, building design and construction are steadily introduced, providing you with the ability to understand and form the link between concept, design and physical construction. 

The course enables you to negotiate and manage the design process, whilst also understanding how to implement technical knowledge in developing practical and creative solutions, which meet existing working practices and legislation.

What's unique about this course?

• Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
• Taught in Springfield Super Campus
• Access to double height architectural studio space

• Access to state-of-the-art VR and AR technology

What happens on the course?

In Year 1, you will examine the process of design, the factors that affect it and the various communication methods available to the modern designer, including Computer Aided Design (CAD) and other supportive visualisation software. You will investigate the human factors of design to ensure fit for purpose designs and also develop your understanding of architectural practice and the development of architectural design.

In Year 2, you will specialise on the core skills of the architectural technologist by studying how to detail and construct new build and refurbishment projects including how to integrate services. You will also investigate the legal responsibilities of the architectural technologist.

In Year 3, you will complete a major design project and enter design competitions, in addition to studying the contracts involved in a design project and how to set up your own business.

Accreditation

• Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

• Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) for the purpose of exemptions from parts of the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered status.