BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology at University of the Built Environment

Programme overview

A part-time, fully online degree preparing students for careers as architectural technologists or design-related work in construction. It covers briefing, design and construction stages, law, information management and sustainability, with building information modelling (BIM) applied to students' own design projects. The programme is CIOB-accredited and the University is seeking CIAT Accreditation in Principle.

Faculty: Undergraduate Programmes | Department: Architectural Design Technology | Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules) | Study mode: online; part-time | Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts | Location: Reading, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

18 modules of 20 credits over 4.5 years, including Introduction to the Built Environment, Construction Technology 1 and 2, Design Development and Production Coordination, Retrofit Concept and Practice, Building Control, Technology and Design 1-3 (domestic, data-informed commercial, design for manufacture and assembly), Modelling Information Management, Integrated Design Project and an Architectural Design Thesis. Work follows the RIBA Plan of Work and includes virtual design studios.

Career pathways

Graduates can work as architectural technologists, BIM technicians, construction site technicians or design and build co-ordinators. The programme gives full academic exemption for CIOB membership and graduates may apply for Associate membership (ACIAT) or Affiliate status with CIAT.

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Application information

Entry requirements

96 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent attainment through recognised qualifications not on the UCAS tariff); or an Advanced Apprenticeship in Surveying or Construction Technical with a Construction and Built Environment Diploma (minimum DD) or Extended Diploma (minimum MMM); or current AssocRICS with relevant employment; or completion of the University's BSc Access module. An electronic portfolio of previous design/technical work may be submitted in support. English: GCSE grade 4 (C) in English Language or Literature or equivalent Level 2; or IELTS Academic 5.5 overall with 5.5 in reading and writing; or TOEFL iBT 79 (computer-based 213, paper-based 550); or grade C in English at AS level. Maths: GCSE grade 4 (C) in Mathematics or equivalent Level 2. Applicants must be 18 or over at the start of the programme.

GBP 28,566 for the whole programme (2026/27). Total programme fee: £1,587 per module x 18 modules. Same fee for UK and international students (fully online); fees are charged per semester. Source

Intake: Spring (March 2027) and autumn (September 2027) starts

Duration: 4.5 years part-time (18 modules)

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