Our accredited Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) prepares you for industry challenges, encouraging you to push the boundaries, exercise professional judgement, and appreciate the impact of architectural technology on peoples’ lives, as well as on our built and natural environment. You’ll learn how to take architectural design projects from concept to completion and gain extensive knowledge of design processes, construction methods, environments, materials and the latest technologies including Building Information Modelling (BIM).

You’ll study and work alongside students from related construction courses on projects. Visiting lecturers also share their expertise, giving you an insight into what it is like to work in industry. 

Key Facts

UCAS code: K236

Full-time: 3 years with placement year 4 years
Part-time: 4–6 years

Entry requirements

A-levels

• BBB–BCC (120–104 UCAS Tariff points). Our conditional offers typically fall within this range.

BTEC

• BTEC Extended Diploma DMM.

International Baccalaureate

• 26 points, with three subjects at Higher level.

Access to HE Diploma

• Pass with 60 credits overall. At least 45 credits at level 3, with 24 credits at merit or above.

T-level

• Merit in the Design, Surveying and Planning T-level. Other T-level subjects are not accepted.

GCSE (minimum grade C or grade 4) 

• At least English language, maths and a science.

Foundation degree/HND

• International foundation may be considered. HND and Foundation Degree may be considered for year 2 entry.

Studied before or got relevant experience?

• A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards your course at Brighton, and could mean that you do not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2 or 3. 

English language requirements

• IELTS 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5 in each element. 

Career

In your career you need a combination of knowledge, skills, personal qualities and relevant experiences – and you’ll get all of this from your degree.

• Learn how to take architectural design projects from concept to completion and develop technical, team working and project management skills
• Work on interdisciplinary projects with students from related courses that reflect the professional working environment
• Gain insight into professional practice and see live projects up-close on-site visits
• Connect with our professional networks, from visiting lecturers who share their knowledge with you to placement opportunities in Brighton and beyond
• Gain a competitive advantage when you graduate by learning Building Information Modelling which is widely used in industry