BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Bachelor's degree at Leeds Beckett University
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Leeds Beckett University. You'll study core theory, research methods, applied practice and professional skills, alongside specialist options and an independent project.
About this course
Learn how to take building design from concept to construction to completion. You’ll gain design skills and the technical understanding of how buildings work. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Leeds Beckett University, based in Leeds City Campus. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £25,000. (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.
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)
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2022-23. Continuation 75% (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 5 modules
- Law in the Built EnvironmentCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces the fundamentals of law in relation to the built environment, covering tort and contract law in its simplest form. You'll gain an understanding of the legal concepts associated with construction practices, as well as those in professional areas. We'll explore the regulations that govern the construction profession and examine various forms of contract and their impact on works. You'll address these themes with a focus on specific cohorts, and you'll have the opportunity to
- Introduction to Construction TechnologyCore20 credits
Module details
An introduction to the construction methods, techniques, and technical detailing involved in the construction of small-scale domestic buildings. You'll also develop the ability to understand and interpret construction drawings. Gain an overview of domestic construction and address the approach to statutory compliance in the construction and detailing process. This module will cover topics such as the detailed design process, sustainability, and inclusivity.
- Technical Design Project 1Core40 credits
Module details
You'll study design principles and technical detailing, and will be able to capture relevant information using surveys and associated equipment. You'll learn how to manipulate survey information and respond to a project brief to produce and communicate designs through relevant software.
- Building Science & ServicesCore20 credits
Module details
An introduction to building physics and the building services systems found within dwellings, with a particular emphasis on low carbon buildings.
- Materials Science & StructuresCore20 credits
Module details
Understanding the properties of materials is essential both in design and construction. You'll look at a range of materials, including metals, cements, concrete, engineering soils, and clay brick.
Year 2 6 modules
- Interdisciplinary PracticeCore20 credits
Module details
This module introduces you to a project-based environment that reflects working practices common in professional settings. You'll have the opportunity to gain practical experience by performing your professional role within a multidisciplinary team. You'll learn best practices to manage people, information, systems, and processes - essential skills for organising any project. This experience will help you develop a deeper understanding of your own role in the team development process.
- Building PathologyCore20 credits
Module details
Building pathology is one of the main areas associated with building surveying. It's described as the systematic treatment of building defects, their causes, their consequences, and remedies.
- Contract PracticeCore20 credits
Module details
Develop an understanding of the many different forms of construction contract that are used around the world and in the industry currently. You'll address the main areas of cost, quality, and time within a project and how these are dealt with under the terms of the contracts.
- Construction TechnologyCore20 credits
Module details
Gain an understanding of the principles, techniques, and processes involved in the design and construction of buildings (high-rise buildings and structures), especially at large, commercial, and advanced scales. You'll examine the behaviour of structural and non-structural elements and how they are assembled to comply with statutory and functional requirements.
- Technical Design Project 2Core40 credits
Module details
Study non-domestic construction and the approach to detailed design for production (construction process) of buildings. This module will cover topics such as technical detailing for buildability, sustainability, and inclusivity within non-domestic construction types. You'll address the overarching principles of designing for the health, safety, and welfare of both occupants and constructors. This module will build on the experience of software that you gained in your first year. You'll learn to
- Experiential LearningCore20 credits
Module details
Designed for part-time students who are employed in a related field, you'll work individually, collating and reflecting on evidence from your workplace. You'll reflect on your experience and performance, identifying areas for improvement.
Year 3 5 modules
- Refurbishment & ConservationCore20 credits
Module details
Gain an understanding of the principles, techniques, and processes involved in the adaptation, refurbishment, and retrofit of existing buildings, including the conservation of historic buildings. You'll examine the principles, techniques, and challenges involved in refurbishing existing buildings to meet statutory, energy, economic, and functional requirements.
- BIM Process & PhilosophyCore20 credits
Module details
This module enhances your understanding of integrated project delivery, alongside your knowledge and skills in Building Information Modelling (BIM) methodologies, incorporating industry-recognised standards and competences. BIM Process & Philosophy places particular emphasis on applying BIM management tools, such as Navisworks, to aid the design, procurement, and construction of a built asset. Through a combination of lectures and practical sessions, you'll learn how BIM management tools can be
- Building PerformanceCore20 credits
Module details
It's essential that building designers are informed when making design decisions regarding the form, layout, and features of a building and its fabric. This module will develop your ability to apply building physics theories and architectural engineering principles to optimise designs. You'll practise analysing and evaluating building designs in order to make predictions about thermal performance and related energy efficiency. In addition, you'll develop knowledge and understanding of the method
- Interprofessional ConsultancyCore20 credits
Module details
In this module, you'll analyse a range of design, technical and managerial challenges in relation to a complex construction project and develop appropriate solutions. Your assessment will include both an individual and a group component. In the group component, you'll collaborate and role-play as part of a construction company team. Your goal will be to bid for and win a design and build contract for a large building. The project will require you to consider all aspects of construction, includin
- Technical Design Project 3Core40 credits
Module details
Gain an in-depth understanding of the design and construction of specialist/complex buildings. This module addresses the approach to detailed design for performance. You'll cover topics such as technical detailing for buildability, sustainability, and inclusivity within specialist/complex construction types. You'll study the overarching principles of designing for the health, safety, and welfare of both occupants and constructors. This module will build on the software knowledge you developed in
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 teaches you to take building design from concept to construction to completion, developing both design skills and the technical understanding of how buildings work. You'll usually begin with design fundamentals through drawing, making and critique, alongside architectural history and construction principles. In your second year, you'll tackle more complex design briefs, explore environmental design and structural logic, and develop digital representation skills such as CAD and BIM. A course like this normally progresses towards a major final project in Year 3, typically a comprehensive building design that forms the RIBA Part 1 centrepiece, together with professional practice and research. Throughout, you may explore specialisations such as sustainable design, urban design, digital tools and portfolio development.
Who it's for
This course suits those with strong technical aptitude and interest in how buildings are designed and realised on site. Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent qualifications; typical UCAS tariff among accepted students was 144–159 points. You'll benefit from a structured curriculum that combines theoretical understanding with hands-on application, preparing you for roles where technical expertise directly influences construction outcomes.
Careers & job market
Nationally, 89% of architecture graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating, with 75% of working graduates in highly skilled roles or further study. Starting salaries across the sector range from £23,500 to £28,000; after five years, graduates earn between £24,650 and £34,800. These figures reflect national labour-market data and individual outcomes vary. The university holds Bronze status in the Office for Students' Teaching Excellence Framework 2023.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) is taught full-time over 3 years at Leeds Beckett University, a university located at Leeds City Campus. Instruction is in English. The degree is recognised by the UK degree-awarding body framework and is nationally recognised. The course is accredited for Bronze teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
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.
- 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.
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
See and book current events. Dates can fill or change.
Entry & how to get in
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 | 70% |
| another higher-education qualification | 15% |
| Other | 10% |
| No / unknown prior qualifications | 5% |
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Accepted students typically held strong UCAS tariffs. Check how your predicted grades compare and whether a contextual offer applies.
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.
Each bar is the share of admitted students in that UCAS-points band (lower → higher). Grades show the A-level equivalent.
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.
- 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.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Leeds Beckett University →For students who normally live in England
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.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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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 | £25,000 | £23,000 – £27,500 | 1800 |
| 3 years after | £20,500 | £17,000 – £26,000 | 35 |
| 5 years after | £29,000 | £25,000 – £33,000 | 40 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,800. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
- 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
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
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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.
continued or completed
continued into the next year or completed their qualification
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2022-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 1,800. Cohort 2021-22. 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.
Compared with 228 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Architecture graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How 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 ConsultingIs this course right for you?
The essentials UK applicants ask about: finance, outcomes, entry and quality.
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.
Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £25,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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.
Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.1 out of 10: NSS 66.4% · continued 75%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Leeds Beckett University
Architecture, building and planning across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Leeds City Campus
4,716 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
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 Leeds Beckett University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,840 / 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 Leeds Beckett 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 Leeds Beckett University and gov.uk before you apply.
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