Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)
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Overview
This degree will prepare you for a career as an architectural technologist and open career possibilities in working for consultants (including architectural and architectural technology practices), for contractors (for instance, as a design manager) and for construction clients in the public and private sector. Architectural technologists are practical members of the design team, who understand the need for aesthetics and human comfort, yet also appreciate the need for their buildings to be practical, sustainable, economical, robust, and long-lasting. They must be able to communicate design and technical intentions effectively and deal with industry colleagues, clients, the public, and statutory authorities. You will graduate from this course with the strong practical skills required to help you design and manage construction projects.
Course duration
Full-time: 3 years
Part-time: 3 years (max 6 years)
Sandwich: 4 years
UCAS code K236
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Course content
Course structure
Year 1 provides a strong foundation in construction technology, environment and services, materials, information technology including design software and an introduction to the structure and processes of built environment disciplines. You will also have the opportunity of a field trip. Recent visits include Barcelona and Berlin. From year 2 onwards you will follow a range of modules focusing on design, technology and management.
Year 3 can be spent working in industry, applying the skills and techniques you have learned to real-life situations. In your final year you will complete a major design project and an honours project enabling you to research (under supervision) an area of your choice relevant to architectural technology. Built environment students from Brighton have won national prizes for their research projects. There is a practical emphasis throughout the course and many assessments are based around projects in the Brighton area.
Areas of study
This course provides a technical and practical education, progressively expanding your knowledge and abilities, while encouraging independent thinking and competence. The diversity of potential career paths is reflected in the wide breadth of module subjects.
Students develop the skills to resolve technical, financial and managerial issues associated with the property industry, the environment and the economy as a whole. Communication and presentational skills are cultivated as an integral part of the course.
Syllabus
Year 1
Building Technology and Design
Indoor Environment and Building Services
CAD
Introduction to the Built Environment
Surveying Practice (Land Surveying)
Individual study project
Legal Studies
Construction Materials
Construction Engineering and PracticeOptions:
Languages
Individual Study ProjectYear 2
Architectural Technology (design project)
IT Graphics for Construction
Adaptation of Buildings
Construction Methods and Technology
Research Methodology
Indoor Environment and Building Services
Contract Administration/Cost ManagementOptions:
Property Law
Alternative and Renewable Energy
Languages
Construction SurveyingOptional placement year
Final year
Architectural Technology
Building Performance and Design Configuration
Building Information Modelling
Honours Project (Dissertation)Options include:
Risk Assessment and Management
Project Management (people and organisations)
Project Planning and Analysis
Building Pathology and Life Care
Waste Management
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Entry requirements
Typical entry requirements
individual offers may varyA-levels:
BBB. Applicants with only two full A-levels or a double award will be considered on an individual basis. Excludes General Studies.ND/C (Level 3):
MMM.International Baccalaureate:
32 points.QAA-approved access course:
acceptable, subject-specific units.GCSE (minimum grade C):
at least three subjects including English language and mathematics or a science.Foundation degree/HND
direct to year 2. HNC may also count towards direct entry.For non-native speakers of English:
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Location
Location
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Career opportunities
Examples of career paths being followed by recent graduates include:
- manager of a design office
- partner in a design office
- design and build managers for a major contractor
- design consultant with a major contractor
- architectural technologists in architectural practice
- facade designer with major consultant in Tokyo
- researcher with BRE
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Fees and costs
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2012-13. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full- or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. Different rules apply to research degrees - please contact the Doctoral College for advice.
To help you plan for your time here we will be providing further information about what is included in your tuition fee, and any optional costs you may need to budget for, later in the autumn.
Our website wwww.brighton.ac.uk/money provides advice about funding and scholarships as well as further information about fees and advice on international and island fee paying status.
BSc Honours Architectural Technology [P2EG008] UK/EU (Full Time) 9,000 GBP Island Students (Full Time) 9,000 GBP International (Full Time) 12,500 GBP
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