Advanced Architectural Technology
About this course
BSc (Hons) | MSci in Advanced Architectural Technology, a degree focused on construction industry practices and building technology combining undergraduate and masters level learning. This new course is the first of its kind in the country to integrate undergraduate and masters level study for this emerging profession within the construction sector.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at GCSE grade 5/C or above if not held at A Level. IB: 26 to include Higher Level English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths is required at Standard Level grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. SQA Highers: BBCC to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 to include English (or a written subject requiring the use of English). Maths or a science subject is required at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
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What students say
Based on about 10 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 98%
- Learning opportunities: 96%
- Assessment and feedback: 94%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 100%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 87%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 30 students who started
- 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 (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 85%
- Working and studying: 5%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 45%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 95%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 135 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 7%
- South East: 1%
- Scotland: 90%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 60%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
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.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,000 after 3 years, £27,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £32,000. The £27,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University?
98% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 124 UCAS points.
Is Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon 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.
How many students continue on Advanced Architectural Technology at Robert Gordon University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.