BSc Architectural Design & Technology
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design & Technology, an undergraduate degree focused on the technical, structural and environmental principles of building design and construction. Core topics include Critical & Analytical Thinking. Students can choose to undertake an optional year-long sandwich placement between the second and third years. The course holds professional accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers. The first year establishes core foundational knowledge through modules such as Architectural Technology 1, Research Basics, Interdisciplinary Understanding, Exploring Architectural Technology, Architectural Science, Real-World Contexts, and Research Proposal. The third year prepares students for professional practice through advanced modules including The Architectural Technology Professional, Positioning in Practice, Contribution, and Sandwich Option.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 96-120 A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: MMM-DDM IB: 24 points. No specific subjects required.
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Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 94%: 87 offers from 93 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 95%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Design occupations: 15%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- London: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 10%
- Wales: 75%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 95%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- 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.
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Modules
- Architectural Technology 1
- Research Basics
- Interdisciplinary Understanding
- Exploring Architectural Technology
- Architectural Science
- Real-World Contexts
- Research Proposal
- The Architectural Technology Professional
- Positioning in Practice
- Contribution
- Sandwich Option
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £22,000 after 3 years, £23,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £19,500 and £29,500. The £23,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
60% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
95% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
94% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 87 offers from 93 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University accredited?
Yes. 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. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Does BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural Design & Technology at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.