BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
About this course
BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology, an undergraduate degree focused on the technological aspects of building design and construction. The course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, and includes an optional year abroad. The first year introduces foundational concepts through modules such as Building Design and Technology 1, Building Modelling 1, Surveying and Architectural Detailing. The second year progresses to Building Engineering 2, Building Design and Technology 2 (AT), Building Modelling 2 and Construction Management 1. The third year covers Construction Management 2, Research and Innovation, Architectural Technology 3 and Building Design and Technology 3. The final year concludes with Project Evaluation, Sustainable Development, Architectural Technology 4 and Architectural Practice and Management.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: BBBC Minimum Entry Requirement: CCCC NPA - National Progression Award (32-99) in Global Infrastructure and the Built Environment equivalent to 1 Higher at grade C. Can not be used for subject specific requirement. A level: CCC Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H3, H3, H3 at Higher Level IB: Award of Diploma with 27 points overall, with three Higher Level subjects at grades 6, 5, 4 T Level: Pass Scottish HNC Other HNC subjects may be considered for year 1 entry where a C in the graded unit is achieved.
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What students say
Based on about 16 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 63%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 73%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 64%
- Learning resources: 69%
- Student voice: 61%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Gained a higher qualification: 2%
- Left higher education: 4%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 5%
- Scotland: 95%
- Northern Ireland: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 30%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 64%
- Other qualifications: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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.
Modules
- Building Design and Technology 1
- Building Modelling 1
- Surveying
- Architectural Detailing
- Property and Construction Business Law
- Architectural Technology 1
- Building Engineering 2
- Building Design and Technology 2 (AT)
- Building Modelling 2
- Construction Management 1
- Contract Admin and Practice
- Architectural Technology 2
- Construction Management 2
- Research and Innovation
- Architectural Technology 3
- Building Design and Technology 3
- Building Services Engineering
- Building Standards & Fire Engineering
- Project Evaluation
- Sustainable Development
- Architectural Technology 4
- Architectural Practice and Management
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £30,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £34,500. The £30,000 median after five years is £1,000 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University?
63% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level, or 27 points in the IB. The average entrant had 158 UCAS points.
Is BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier 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/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc/BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Edinburgh Napier University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 4% left higher education.