BSc Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement
Entry requirements
GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent. PLUS EITHER 96 UCAS Points CCC from A Levels or equivalent BTEC QCF Extended Diploma grade MMM, BTEC QCF Diploma grade DD T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here Other Requirements Students must have studied a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, it is expected that some applicants will be mature students with work experience, who wish to further their career development. These applicants will be processed through standard procedures, which may involve an interview as part of the process. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information.
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What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 93%
- Assessment and feedback: 100%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 100%
- Student voice: 91%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 55%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 30%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Caring personal services: 10%
- Engineering professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 100%
- 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 75 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 8%
- West Midlands: 65%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 8%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Design Studio (Drawing, Graphics, Modelling)
- Digital Design
- Integrated Design Studio
- Materials, Construction and Structure
- Sustainable Architecture Principles
- Advanced Materials Construction and Structure
- BIM Integrated Design
- City and Urbanism
- Design Statutory Approvals
- Design Studio: Retrofit and Adaptive reuse
- Technical Design Studio
- Industrial Placement
- Architectural Practice & Management
- Major Project and Exhibition
- Special Studies Dissertation
- Technology Led Conservation Studio
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £31,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,000. 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 Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton do next?
80% 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 Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
93% 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 Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The average entrant had 90 UCAS points.
Is BSc Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton accredited?
Yes. Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Does BSc Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Architectural Design Technology with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
55% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.