BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year

... United Kingdom
... University of Salford

Course Overview

Behind every grand design is great technique. In our increasingly digital-driven built environment, a degree in Architectural Design and Technology is a route to a rewarding career making those amazing design concepts a reality.

Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year course is an excellent route if you’re from a non-industry background, new to higher education, or seeking to develop your career in a new direction. Providing immersion in construction, surveying and design techniques, the foundation year pathway is designed to help you meet the prerequisites for the full BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree.

The full honours degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), so you will be educated to the highest industry standards. You will join a vibrant multidisciplinary community, learning alongside architects, building surveyors, construction managers and quantity surveyors.

You will:

  • Develop competence in essential areas of built environment professional practice

  • Build technical, analytical and problem-solving skills, ready to progress on to the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree

  • Gain hands-on experience using built environment focused IT equipment and software

  • Build your confidence by strengthening team working, communication and study skills

General Eligibility

GCSE

English Language and Mathematics at grade D/level 3 or above (or equivalent). You must fulfil our GCSE entry requirements as well as one of the requirements listed below.

UCAS tariff points

64 points

A-Level

Typically two grade Cs

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • The IELTS score for international applicants is 6 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).

Programme Information
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Course Category

Architecture


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Campus Name

The Crescent, Salford


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 4/5 years


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Available Intake

September


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IELTS Score

5.5


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Tuition Fees Range

9250,


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