BSc Architectural Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology, an architectural technology degree focusing on technical design and construction processes within the built environment. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Legal Analysis, Engineering Design, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students gain professional recognition through associate membership with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and graduate membership with the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. The first year covers foundational principles through Sustainable Building Principles, Architectural Communication and Detailing 1, Building Technology 1, and Building Project 1. The second year advances these concepts with Project Management Practice, Architectural Communication and Detailing 2, Building Technology 2, and Building Project 2. The final year involves advanced professional and legal studies featuring Contract, Law and Procurement and Building Information Technology and Modelling. Students also complete an independent Dissertation and a practical Integrated Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 98%: 101 offers from 103 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 62%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 54%
- Organisation and management: 38%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 64%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 130 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 83%
- Left higher education: 16%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 60%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 4%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 35%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 20%
- South East: 8%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 90%
- Access course: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
- Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and demonstrates that the programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources and has met the required educational standards. Graduates from an Accredited programme will receive full academic exemptions from the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered Architectural Technologist status.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Sustainable Building Principles
- Architectural Communication and Detailing 1
- Building Technology 1
- Building Project 1
- Project Management Practice
- Architectural Communication and Detailing 2
- Building Technology 2
- Building Project 2
- Contract, Law and Procurement
- Building Information Technology and Modelling
- Dissertation
- Integrated Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £23,000 after 15 months, £21,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £33,000.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University?
62% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University?
98% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 101 offers from 103 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE). Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and demonstrates that the programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources and has met the required educational standards. Graduates from an Accredited programme will receive full academic exemptions from the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered Architectural Technologist status.
Does BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural Technology at De Montfort University?
83% of students continued into their second year, and 16% left higher education.