BSc Architectural Technology and Design
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Building Surveying, covering construction technology, environmental physics, and building performance. Core topics include Ethics & Professional Practice. Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB) and the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). An optional industry placement year is available between years two and three.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: Grade C/4 in English and Mathematics, or equivalent. Tariff points: 112 Contextual tariff: See our contextual offers page. English Language Requirement: International and EU applicants are required to have a minimum overall IELTS (Academic) score of 6.5 with 6.0 in each component (or approved equivalent*). *The university accepts a large number of UK and International Qualifications in place of IELTS. You can find details of acceptable tests and the required grades you will need in our English Language section. Please visit our English language requirements page. A-level subjects: No specific subjects required. BTEC: No specific subjects required. Please list the units you are taking in your application. For further advice on acceptable units please email us. For information on required Guided Learning Hours please see our minimum entry requirements page. Access: No specific subjects required. Baccalaureate IB: No specific subjects required. We accept the IB Career-related Programme in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Irish Highers: No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate: We accept tariff points achieved from the Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales in conjunction with other Level 3 qualifications. Cambridge Technical: No specific subjects required. T Levels: No specific subjects required.
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What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 99%
- Learning opportunities: 95%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 95%
- Student voice: 89%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 100%
What graduates do next
Based on about 49 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 13%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 3%
Most common jobs
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 61%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 12%
- Skilled trades occupations: 6%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 6%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 10%
- South East: 19%
- South West: 49%
- Wales: 11%
Who gets in
Based on about 30 students who started
- A levels: 80%
- Baccalaureate: 5%
- Foundation course: 10%
- A degree: 5%
- 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 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, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Studio 1.1
- Studio 1.2
- Materials and Environmental Physics
- Construction Technology and Building Services 1
- ATD Studio 2
- Digital Applications for Architectural Technologists
- Construction Technology and Building Services 2
- Procurement and Contract Practice
- ATD Studio 3
- Digital Innovations for Architectural Technologists
- Interdisciplinary Professional practice.**
- Zero Carbon Buildings
- Technological Innovation and Life Cycles
- Conserving Buildings and Places
- Energy Performance and Retrofit
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology and Design at UWE Bristol earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £35,000 after 3 years, £45,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £53,500. The £45,000 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Building.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Technology and Design at UWE Bristol do next?
87% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Technology and Design at UWE Bristol?
99% 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 and Design at UWE Bristol?
The average entrant had 101 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architectural Technology and Design at UWE Bristol 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 and Design at UWE Bristol 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 and Design at UWE Bristol?
100% of students continued into their second year, and 0% left higher education.