BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Leeds Beckett University

Programme overview

Learn how to take building design from concept to construction to completion. You’ll gain design skills and the technical understanding of how buildings work. Lead image: Student artwork by Kashish Kalawadiya Gain the skills required in design, law, management and technology to become a chartered architectural technologist on this Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accredited degree.

Faculty: School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing | Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement) | Study mode: full-time, part-time (optional placement year) | Intake: 20 Sep 2027 | Location: Leeds, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Law in the Built Environment, Introduction to Construction Technology, Technical Design Project 1, Building Science & Services, Materials Science & Structures. Year 2 core modules: Interdisciplinary Practice (full-time route only), Building Pathology, Contract Practice, Construction Technology, Technical Design Project 2, Experiential Learning (part-time route only). Year 3 core modules: Refurbishment & Conservation, BIM Process & Philosophy, Building Performance, Interprofessional Consultancy, Technical Design Project 3.

Career pathways

The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), making you eligible for associate membership of the Institute upon graduation. Roles include Architectural technologist, BIM manager, Property developer, Design manager, Project manager.

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Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff Points: 112 points required. (Minimum 72 from two A Levels or equivalent, excluding General Studies). GCSEs GCSE English Language and Maths at Grade 4 or above (Grade C for GCSEs taken before 2017) or equivalent. Key Skills Level 2, Functional Skills Level 2 and the Certificate in Adult Literacy and Adult Numeracy are accepted in place of GCSEs. Access to HE Diploma Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points. T Levels Pass overall with a minimum of 112 UCAS tariff points, including a C or above on the core. Scottish Awards 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 4 Highers of which at least 2 must be grade B or above. Irish Leaving Certificate 112 UCAS tariff points from a minimum of 5 subjects at higher level of which at least 3 must be grade H3 or above. International baccalaureate 112 tariff points or a score of 28 from the IB diploma. This should include a minimum of 3 Highers with 2 at grade H5 or above. IELTS IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5, or an equivalent qualification.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £10050. Source

International applicants: GBP 17,345 a year (2027/28). The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2027/28 is £17345. Source

Intake: 20 Sep 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time (4 years with placement)

Apply through the official page: https://digital.ucas.com/search/results?SearchText=Leeds+Beckett+University+Architectural+Technology&filters=Destination_Undergraduate&studyYear=2027

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