This Architectural Technology (Hons) course at De Montfort University focuses on the making of detailed decisions about the design and construction of buildings and their immediate surroundings. It is concerned with new and existing buildings and examines how detail relates to design concept.
Architectural Technology is also central to the communication of design decisions to members of the construction team and with ensuring that work is carried out in the correct manner. It poses exciting challenges in, and requires knowledge of, associated legal and management matters and the ability to communicate using state of the art information technology.
The Architectural Technology course at DMU will develop your knowledge and skills required in understanding, application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation to differing extents relative to design, technology, management and practice. Additionally, it focusses on design strategies to promote and encourage sustainability.
There are a wide range of careers open to you from working alongside design professionals in construction companies, architectural, building practices and component or material manufacturers.
You could also continue your studies at postgraduate level and progress to the Architecture and Sustainability MSc at DMU.
The Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) offered by De Montfort University has been accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) as meeting established standards in terms of resources, programme content, structure, quality assurance and staff.
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You can choose to do this programme part-time or full-time.
Full-timefour years sandwich mode
390 (with a placement)
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