BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year)
What students say
Based on about 58 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 85%
- Organisation and management: 69%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 120 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 79%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 9%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 35%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Customer service occupations: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 30 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- London: 75%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 78%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 19%
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 Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £27,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £14,000 and £31,500. The £27,000 median after five years is £2,000 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University do next?
50% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
87% 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 (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
The average entrant had 99 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank 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 Institute of Building (CIOB), having been judged to meet the CIOB Education Framework. Prospective members holding these qualifications have full academic exemption and may enter CIOB membership without the requirement for an Individual Assessment.
Does BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural Technology (with Foundation Year) at London South Bank University?
79% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.