BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Birmingham City University

Find out more and apply now Birmingham is the second largest city in the UK and is a great area for students to be in if you want to be in the built environment because there's redevelopment going on all around you and there's also a strong possibility that you could be working on these projects in the future. I've had a really good experience at BCU so far.

Faculty: Faculty of Arts, Design and Media  |  Department: Architecture, Construction and the Built Environment  |  Duration: 3 years full-time  |  Study mode: full-time (optional professional placement)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

The course will develop your ability to create new and exciting designs for a range of building types and functions as well as analyse existing ones, while keeping buildability, technology, procurement, contractual relations and the people involved in the process in mind. You will also explore the social, regulatory, technical, sustainable and aesthetic context of the UK and global development industry. Our outstanding industry links mean you’ll be able to work on live projects, using the very latest technology and techniques. Modules include Built Environment Technology 1, Integrated Digital Design: Residential, Professional Environmental and Materials Science, Law, Architectural Design Studio 1, Architectural Design Studio 2, Built Environment Technology 2, Integrated Digital Design: Commercial.

Career pathways

Engaging with industry and gaining work experience during your studies is essential if you are going to be taken seriously in the job market. Getting work experience in architectural technology can be challenging, so we encourage you to be agile and help them engage with the broad range of opportunities available.

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