BSc Architectural Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is an undergraduate degree focused on the technical, structural, and digital aspects of building design and construction. Core topics include Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Entrepreneurship. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists and the Chartered Association of Building Engineers, the programme includes an optional placement year. The first year covers business and design fundamentals through Construction Business and Law, Design and Construction Practice, and Building Technology and Digital Communication. The second year moves into collaborative working and applied techniques with Collaborative Project Built Environment, Applied Architectural Technology, and Building Technology and Digital Detailing. Final modules include Professional Practice, Advanced Digital Detailing and Sustainability, Procurement and Contract Administration, and the Major Project Dissertation. Students can also take optional placement modules such as School of Art and Humanities Placement or Enterprise Placement.
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Entry requirements
BBC-BCC at A Level or equivalent. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Merit at T Level. DMM-MMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in UAL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Merit in RSL Level 3 Extended Diploma. Access to Higher Education Diploma with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. 112-104 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
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What students say
Based on about 14 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 79%
- Academic support: 82%
- Organisation and management: 61%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 74%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 20%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 55%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Teaching Professionals: 20%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 20%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 90%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 45 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 35%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 45%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 10%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- School of Art and Humanities Placement
- Enterprise Placement
- Professional Practice
- Advanced Digital Detailing and Sustainability
- Procurement and Contract Administration
- Major Project Dissertation
- Construction Business and Law
- Design and Construction Practice
- Building Technology and Digital Communication
- Collaborative Project Built Environment
- Applied Architectural Technology
- Building Technology and Digital Detailing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £25,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £17,000 and £33,000. The £25,000 median after five years is £4,000 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 95 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield 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 University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.