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BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Bachelor's degree at De Montfort University
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at De Montfort University is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), ensuring professional recognition.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
80%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
Become equipped to design sustainable, future-ready buildings on this accredited course that blends ethical practices, cutting-edge skills, and live projects, preparing you for a rewarding career addressing global environmental challenges. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at De Montfort University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Architecture, see the sections below.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
7.6
/ 10
Strong
3 of 3 official measures
Student satisfaction
What students say in the National Student Survey
Solid66
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Excellent80
Limited evidence Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 80% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent83
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 83% (2022-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Sustainable Building Principles
Module details
Provides fundamental understanding of sustainable and regenerative buildings, introducing sustainable development in relation to technical design of buildings and planning of the built environment, and the impact of current design trends in reducing environmental footprints. Explores main reasons behind sustainable principles, including relevant regulations, standards, technologies, materials, users' comfort and assessment tools. Introduces key concepts in physical and social sustainability prin
- Architectural Communication and Detailing 1
Module details
Introduces fundamental communication concepts applied by professionals in architectural technology. Develops critical understanding of basic elements and techniques used in digital architectural drawings and detailing. Guides learning about conventions of architectural drawings, enabling alternate ways of conceiving, communicating and evaluating projects. Emphasises digitally derived visualisation and graphic design, using various tools including AutoCAD and Revit. Practical exercises introduce
- Building Technology 1
Module details
Explores sustainable construction technology concepts within the built environment, including introduction to technological themes in relation to construction, structure, materials and environment. Introduces range of concepts and intuitive levels of understanding in building science. Structural principles discussed through case studies. Various forms of structural systems investigated. Energy rating together with basic structural principles and construction materials introduced as applied to sm
- Building Project 1
Module details
Introduces basic concepts of regenerative building technologies and develops knowledge of and skills in technical design processes including how to test and communicate sustainable technical and environmental (built and natural) building solutions. Through analysis of a design brief of an existing building, students identify key aspects of the project that need to be adapted, altered, removed or extended to produce a small-scale building project that acknowledges the need to reach net zero carbo
Year 2 4 modules
- Project Management Practice
Module details
Introduces topics related to principles of project management practice and the roles and responsibilities of stakeholders in the construction industry. Explores knowledge areas in project management, building economics management, quality control, resource management, risk management, project procurement and professional practice. Contextualises practice-based concepts to develop understanding of everyday issues related to professional practice within the UK construction industry. Develops under
- Architectural Communication and Detailing 2
Module details
Challenges students to creatively think through principles in computer-aided modelling and technical design communication. Teaches specific methods to produce and represent both current and future-proofed construction details, processes and concepts between digital environments and projects to achieve net zero buildings. Teaches, explores and applies new platforms and software for digital engagement of architectural detailing and fabrication methods. Teaches how to visualise buildings through 2D
- Building Technology 2
Module details
Extends understanding of how buildings perform environmentally, through drawn analysis and proposal of buildings. Introduces range of concepts related to the technology of construction and sustainability, providing full understanding of current and innovative building technologies, materials and systems used in high performance buildings. Emphasises understanding of basic building design, construction standards, surveying and environmental issues often related to sustainable building principles,
- Building Project 2
Module details
Proposes solutions to reduce embodied energy in construction and achieve net zero in the built environment through responding to a design brief for an existing, medium sized building. Proposals integrate sustainable (passive and advanced) technical and building science principles within architectural design that respond to user requirements. Develops wide range of visual literacy, technology and communication skills through application of design and construction strategies. First part introduces
Year 3 4 modules
- Contract, Law and Procurement
Module details
Introduces general principles of the administration of construction-related contracts and their application to industry-related situations. Teaches about the legal framework within which the construction industry sits, relevant legislation, legal processes, contracts, procurement routes, and statutory applications necessary for ethical practice. Explores and differentiates the principal types of procurement systems and associated contracts, and contract law used in the building industry; use of
- Building Information Technology and Modelling
Module details
Focuses on capabilities required by the profession to operate effectively at different levels in the architectural technology design and construction process. Responds to current requirements and methods in practice developing ability to observe and reflect upon trends and emerging technologies that may change how professionals select and apply information and communication technology and computer-aided design (CAD) in future design and construction projects. Provides practical experience in des
- Dissertation
Module details
Provides opportunity to engage in a detailed independent study of a self-chosen topic that is relevant to the built environment. Develops ability to manage a project with predetermined objectives; pursue it with logic, rigour and depth; and present the study in an appropriate manner. Final submission may take any of the following formats: written dissertation; written analytical case studies (with supporting material drawings, photographs etc.); drawings and/or models with written explanation; v
- Integrated Project
Module details
Designed to develop understanding of the key professional relationships between the various disciplines involved in the management of construction projects. Achieved and tested through responding to a design brief for adaptation and extension of an existing building. Design proposal requires synthesis of previous learning in one major project that combines core areas of architectural technology, quantity surveying and construction, embracing sustainability and regenerative design principles, tec
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you to design sustainable, future-ready buildings by blending ethical practices, cutting-edge skills and live projects. You'll usually start with design fundamentals, learning through drawing, making and critique, alongside architectural history, theory and construction principles. In Year 2, you'll progress to more complex design briefs, environmental and structural thinking, and digital tools such as CAD and BIM. By Year 3, you'll undertake a major design project (the RIBA Part 1 centrepiece), study professional practice, and complete written research. Across all three years, you'll develop specialisations such as sustainable design, urban design, digital workflows and portfolio practice, with the aim of addressing global environmental challenges through your work.
Who it's for
This course suits those with A-levels or equivalent qualifications, 90% of recent entrants held these. The typical UCAS tariff band for accepted students was 48–63 points. You'll study at a university with around 29,000 students. Check the university's funding pages for bursaries and scholarships.
University & format
The BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a 3-year full-time course taught in English at De Montfort University, a public university. The course is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE), which recognises it as meeting professional standards. De Montfort University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body whose degrees carry national recognition. The course leads to a Bachelor's degree (BSc Hons) in Architectural Technology, coded K130 in the UCAS system.
Student satisfaction
How students on this course answered the National Student Survey, by theme.
Share of students responding positively.
Published threshold met NSS publication requires sufficient responses; small differences are not a rank. NSS mean of 7 published themes (Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Application timelineWhat happens next
- 2027 entryCompleted applications can be submitted
Your application needs a reference before you can send it.
- 2026 entryFinal date for 2026 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2026 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
- 2027 entryEqual-consideration deadline
18:00 UK time for most undergraduate courses.
Show 5 later dates
- 2027 entryUCAS Extra opens
Applicants who used all five choices and hold no offer may be able to add another choice.
- 2027 entryLast day applications go directly to providers
Applications received after 18:00 UK time are entered into Clearing.
- 2027 entryClearing opens
Eligible applicants can see vacancies and release themselves into Clearing.
- 2027 entryFinal date for 2027 applications
Applications must reach UCAS by 18:00 UK time.
- 2027 entryLast day to add a Clearing choice
Check that this course still has a vacancy before adding it.
Published entryUCAS points: 112, A Level: BBC, BTEC: DM typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
The provider publishes contextual-offer information. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
Open daysOpen Days - Book your place
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of UCAS points: 112, A Level: BBC, BTEC: DM. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent90% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Typical UCAS tariff: 48 - 63 pointsThe most common UCAS tariff band among accepted students. This is what entrants had, not a stated requirement.
Professionally accreditedAccredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check De Montfort University's official course page for the current offer.
Who gets in
What recently admitted students actually held, official admissions data, not a stated requirement.
UCAS tariff of entrants
Grades are the A-level equivalent of each points band. Tap a band to check your own chances below.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 90% |
| another higher-education qualification | 5% |
| an Access course | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accessible entry
Accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications and UCAS points. If you're worried about grades, this course has historically taken a wide range, and contextual offers may apply.
Will you get in? Plot your grades
Pick your predicted A-levels and watch your UCAS points land on the real spread of students admitted to this course.
Your UCAS points0
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Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
Add your grades to see where you land
Based on the official admitted-student tariff distribution. Many universities make contextual (reduced-grade) offers, so a result below the range doesn’t rule you out.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply by13 January 2027, 18:00 UK timefor this course
Typical gradesDEEA-level equivalent admitted students held
UCAS codeK130quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K130). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by 13 January 2027, 18:00 UK time
UCAS equal-consideration deadline for most undergraduate courses. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask De Montfort University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£16,800 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at De Montfort University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
£9,790tuition used per year, illustrative full-time England fee-cap scenario
illustrative borrowing over 3 years
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All De Montfort University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
undergraduate students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →students with household income £50,000 or less
Check eligibility →Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Architecture graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
Graduate earnings: this course
| When | Median | Typical range | Graduates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months after | £23,000 | £23,000 – £26,000 | 10 |
| 3 years after | £21,000 | £17,000 – £25,000 | 50 |
| 5 years after | £27,500 | £21,000 – £33,000 | 90 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
80%
in work or further study 15 months on
65%
in highly skilled work or study
83%
continue past their first year
60%
find their work meaningful
40%
say work fits their future plans
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in architecture · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Architecture nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£23,000
£23,500 – £28,000After 3 years LEO
£21,000
£20,825 – £29,400After 5 years LEO
£27,500
£24,650 – £34,800national rangethis course’s medianaxis £19,500 – £36,000
National figures for Architecture graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
What happened to 100 students?
Choose an outcome to translate the published percentage into a simple 100-person view. Each dot represents one percentage point, not an individual tracked student.
80 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
70% working10% working and studying0% in further study65% in highly skilled work or study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Limited evidence. Published sample: 10; treat comparisons cautiously. Cohort 2022-23. Each tab is a separate published measure; categories can overlap and should not be added together.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Architecture courses at the same study level.
This course £27,500Peer median £29,000Middle 50% £27,000–£34,500
31st percentile
Compared with 228 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
UK occupations graduates enter
Published graduate destinations, joined conservatively to UK SOC 2020, ONS pay and Skills England demand.
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsSOC 2020 31 · 35% of published destinations · ASHE median £34,828
- Sales occupationsSOC 2020 71 · 15% of published destinations · ASHE median £15,975
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction ProfessionalsSOC 2020 245 · 10% of published destinations · ASHE median £45,972
Discover Uni JOBLIST/JOBTYPE; ONS ASHE 2025 provisional, all employee jobs; Skills England Occupations in Demand 2025. SOC is shown only for an exact normalised label match; demand is shown only at exact four-digit SOC. Published sample: 65; response rate: 65%. Pay describes the occupation across workers, not a guaranteed graduate salary.
Job market & outlook
How Architecture graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
89%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Architecture courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled89%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Architecture graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Architecture practices
- Property developers
- Local-authority planning
- Construction firms
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Architecture graduates.
Architecture Design Lead EMEANeko HealthArchitecture Director - Data CentresAECOMArchitecture Managing Consultant: Consumer & Manufacturing GrowthAstro Studios, Inc.Architecture Lead on Equipment ManagementAirbusArchitecture - Senior Solutions Architect - IT1Parkdean Resorts UK LimitedArchitecture Managing Consultant, Consumer & ManufacturingPA ConsultingLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Is this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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Student finance
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years.
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Where graduates go
80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £23,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Your entry chances
Use the UCAS points calculator above to see how your predicted grades compare with admitted students, and whether a contextual offer could apply.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.6 out of 10: NSS 65.9% · in work or study 80% · continued 83%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
De Montfort University
All students23,155
International31.8%
Aged 25+27.3%
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
Students67,475
Aged 25+33.9%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around De Montfort University
4,747 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 1557Public Order 619Anti Social Behaviour 570Shoplifting 499Criminal Damage Arson 362
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Architecture right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to De Montfort University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,800 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check De Montfort University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with De Montfort University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
How competitive is entry?
Entry is historically accessible, accepted students came in with a broad spread of qualifications. The most common tariff band among recent entrants was 48 - 63 UCAS points. Use the calculator on this page to see where your predicted grades would put you; many universities also make lower contextual offers.
What are the entry requirements?
Set by De Montfort University. Most accepted students held A-levels or equivalent. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Architecture graduates from this provider, 80% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 65% in highly skilled roles, typical earnings around £23,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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