BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Architecture, focusing on architectural design technology and the built environment. Core topics include Engineering Design, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme includes a foundation year and holds accreditation from the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). A final-year project spanning two semesters combines a design project with technical research.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
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What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 80%
- Learning opportunities: 80%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 79%
- Organisation and management: 71%
- Learning resources: 82%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 5 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 75%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 20 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- East of England: 15%
- London: 75%
- South East: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 50%
- Baccalaureate: 10%
- A degree: 10%
- No formal qualifications: 30%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills for Success
- Building Appreciation
- Design Studies
- Personalised Learning
- Mathematical Studies
- Applied Project – Built Environment
- Professional Practice
- Construction Technology 1
- Statutory Control of Buildings
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)
- Design Procedures and Procurement
- Building Structure and Materials
- Construction Technology 2
- Environmental Science and Building Services
- Building Surveying, Conservation and Adaptation
- Construction Law
- Architectural Technology 1
- Integrated Design and Construction Project
- Advanced Architectural Presentation
- Architectural Technology 2
- Sustainable Technologies for Building
- Final Year ADT Project
- Contract Administration
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £24,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £37,000. The £31,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
80% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 84 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 BSc Architectural Design Technology with Foundation Year at University of West London?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.