BHE UNI - Course - BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

Course Overview

One of only two of its kind in Scotland, Edinburgh Napier University’s accredited architectural technology course will teach you the skills required for a successful career in the industry, including the fundamentals of building design requirements from development through to completion.

You will learn critical skills in areas of design and development so that you are proficient in advising on and working with innovative architecture technology. This course will help you gain a creative attitude and be skilled in detailing to design, using both graphic and computer-aided drafting techniques. With an architectural technology degree, you can work alongside architects and engineers to transform large-scale concepts into reality.

This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), hosts the CIAT Centre of Excellence, and is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).

General Eligibility

Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.

Advanced entry

Advanced entry into Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.

Minimum Year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

BBCC

National 5 Grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

CCCC

National 5 grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.

A Level

CCD

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

Irish Leaving Certificate

H3, H3, H3, H3 at HL

OL Maths and English at O4

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

DD (Distinction, Distinction) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

International Baccalaureate Diploma

Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 5, 5, and 5.

Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.

T-Level

Pass Including GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

BBC

National 5 Grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.

A Level

BBB

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.

GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

HNC

Pass HNC in a relevant subject with a Grade B in the graded unit.

Minimum Year 3

Irish Ordinary Degree

Pass in a relevant subject with 50% or above at the first sitting in all final year subjects.

HND

Pass HND in a relevant subject with a Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in all graded units.

Minimum Year 4

Irish Ordinary Degree

Pass in a relevant subject with 60% overall, with a minimum of 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week

Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
ISE III, ISE III, ISEIV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills

Programme Information

Course Category

Architecture

Campus Name

Edinburgh

Course Level

Undergraduate

Duration

Full-time,4 years

Available Intake

January, September

IELTS Score

5.5

Tuition Fees Range

Scotland, £1,820, England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and Republic of Ireland, £9,250, Overseas and EU, £16,425,

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BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

United Kingdom

Edinburgh Napier University

Course Overview

General Eligibility

Advanced entry

Minimum Year 1

SQA Higher

Standard Entry Requirement

Minimum Offer Entry Requirement

A Level

Irish Leaving Certificate

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

International Baccalaureate Diploma

T-Level

Minimum Year 2

SQA Advanced Higher

A Level

BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3

HNC

Minimum Year 3

Irish Ordinary Degree

HND

Minimum Year 4

Irish Ordinary Degree

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

IELTS (Academic)

TOEFL Internet-Based Test

Pearson’s Test of Academic English

Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))

Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))

Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))

Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)

LanguageCert English language qualification

Programme Information

Course Category

Campus Name

Course Level

Duration

Available Intake

IELTS Score

Tuition Fees Range

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