MSci Advanced Architectural Technology (Top-up route) at Robert Gordon University

Programme overview

Our Advanced Architectural Technology top-up degree is open to applicants from a wide variety of backgrounds looking to become professionally chartered through CIAT or simply to equip you to play a lead role in the future design and construction of our buildings, cities and rural communities. Our accredited MSci Advanced Architectural Technology degree is an Integrated Masters with accreditation from the professional body CIAT . The discipline will provide you with the knowledge and skills to develop innovative yet contextually appropriate solutions to challenges of major consequence and complexity.

Faculty: The Scott Sutherland School of Architecture & Built Environment | Duration: 12 months full-time | Study mode: full-time; integrated masters | Intake: September | Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will study two studio, research-based module which integrates 4 core strands of contemporary architectural design and production. These include low energy/low carbon design, the sustainable development of the contemporary city, the use of data in an increasingly digital industry and contemporary project management. The Masters year of study develops into two key streams – Sustainability and Project Management – and how digitisation influences the use of both.

Career pathways

On completion of the course you will have developed skills and knowledge in understanding application, analysis, synthesis and evaluation relating to design, technology, management and practice.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent, in one of the following subject areas: Architecture, Architectural Design, Architectural Technology, Design Management, Sustainable Building Design, Urban Design / Planning. Applicants from an Accredited undergraduate honours degree in Architectural Technology course may apply without exemption Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis. Portfolio of design work As part of your application, you should submit a portfolio of creative and technical work developed during your undergraduate studies. This might include design or architectonic work, and/or technical resolution of a building, a structure or other artefact. The length and format of the portfolio work is up to you, however, it is best to be selective and showcase quality work rather than everything you have done. If you have worked in projects in practice, include those as well, with clear annotation on which was the area of your responsibility. Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.5 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or equivalent.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 5 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 5 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: September

Duration: 12 months full-time

Apply through the official page: https://www.rgu.ac.uk/study/courses/msci-advanced-architectural-technology-top-up-route#apply

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