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BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology Bachelor's degree at Pembrokeshire College
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology at Pembrokeshire College. Architectural Technology at Pembroke shapes your path whether you pursue further study, launch a professional career, or start a business of your own.
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About this course
Whether you've got your heart set on further study, a high-flying career on even starting your own business we'll support you as you chase your dreams. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Pembrokeshire College. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Building & Construction, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
A typical UK Building & Construction degree builds from foundations to specialist options and a final project. An indicative structure:
| Stage | Module |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | Construction Technology How buildings and infrastructure are actually built. |
| Year 1 | Built Environment Economics Cost, value and development finance basics. |
| Year 1 | Surveying & Measurement Site surveying and quantification fundamentals. |
| Year 2 | Project Management Planning, procurement and running construction projects. |
| Year 2 | Law & Contracts for Construction The legal framework of building projects. |
| Year 2 | Cost Planning / Building Pathology Stream core, QS or building surveying. |
| Year 3 | Specialist options Typically sustainability, digital construction (BIM) or development. |
| Year 3 | Professional Practice (RICS/CIOB) Working towards chartered-body competencies. |
| Year 3 | Dissertation / major project Applied research on a live industry problem. |
Typical structure for this subject (indicative). Modules vary by university. Check the provider's course page for the exact curriculum.
Specialisations & pathways
Quantity surveyingBuilding surveyingConstruction managementRICS pathwayBIM & digital constructionReal estate
Tip: click a specialisation → current jobs in that area.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study the technical, commercial and managerial foundations of the built environment, moving progressively towards specialisation and independent application. A typical course in this field begins with Construction Technology, Built Environment Economics and Surveying & Measurement to establish core knowledge. In Year 2, you'll usually move into Project Management, Law & Contracts for Construction, and stream-specific study such as Cost Planning or Building Pathology. Year 3 typically offers specialist options, such as quantity surveying, building surveying, construction management, BIM & digital construction or real estate, alongside Professional Practice modules geared towards chartered-body competencies. You'll complete the degree with a dissertation or major project applying this knowledge to a live industry problem.
Who it's for
This course suits you if you're drawn to the technical and creative sides of building design and construction. You'll thrive here if you enjoy problem-solving, precision, and translating ideas into detail, and you're ready to think critically about how buildings are actually made. It's ideal if you want to bridge the gap between architectural vision and on-site reality. Expect to develop both technical knowledge and the communication skills needed to work across design teams, site crews and clients.
Careers & job market
Across Building & Construction degrees nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of finishing. Of those working, 85% are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further qualifications. Starting salaries for Building & Construction graduates range from £27,500 to £35,000 at 15 months post-graduation; after five years, this rises to between £32,300 and £45,600. These are national figures from Graduate Outcomes and Longitudinal Education Outcomes data, not university-specific promises.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology is delivered full-time over 3 years at Pembrokeshire College, a UK degree-awarding body. Instruction is in English. The award is a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. The university also offers bursaries and scholarships; check its funding pages for eligibility and application details.
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.
Entry & how to get in
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Pembrokeshire College's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
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
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course. 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 Pembrokeshire College 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
Internationalset by the university
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Pembrokeshire College →If you normally live in Wales
Living at homeup to £10,685 / yr
Away from home, outside Londonup to £12,590 / yr
Away from home, in Londonup to £15,720 / yr
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Funding matched to this course
All Pembrokeshire College funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
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Careers & earnings
What Building & Construction 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 | £26,000 | £23,500 – £31,000 | 140 |
| 3 years after | £23,000 | £19,500 – £29,500 | 20 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £26,000 – £52,500 | 25 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2021-22.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in building & construction · 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 Building & Construction nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£26,000
£27,500 – £35,000After 3 years LEO
£23,000
£25,925 – £36,600After 5 years LEO
£31,000
£32,300 – £45,600national rangethis course’s medianaxis £21,000 – £47,500
National figures for Building & Construction 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.
Value compared with similar courses
How this course’s 5-year median earnings compare with Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
This course £31,000Peer median £37,500Middle 50% £32,000–£45,500
14th percentile
Compared with 261 courses with compatible official earnings data. This is a course-value comparison, not a quality ranking.
Job market & outlook
How Building & Construction graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
90%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Building & Construction courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes85%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
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 Building & Construction 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
- Construction firms
- Surveying practices
- Property developers
- Local authorities
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Building & Construction graduates.
Building SurveyorAltura SearchBuilding EstimatorBuilding Careers UK LtdBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerWe Recruit Group LtdBuilding SurveyorBennett and Game Recruitment LTDBuilding Regulations Principal DesignerCarrieraBuilding Services EngineerBowdon Associates LtdLive 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
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold.
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Where graduates go
Most graduates were in work or further study, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
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 Pembrokeshire College
507 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 197Criminal Damage Arson 72Anti Social Behaviour 70Public Order 41Shoplifting 38
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Building & Construction right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Pembrokeshire College from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Pembrokeshire College; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. 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 Pembrokeshire College’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 Pembrokeshire College and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Pembrokeshire College. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates go on to do?
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, typical earnings around £26,000. (HESA Graduate Outcomes / LEO, via Discover Uni.)
What will it cost me?
Fees for this course are set under Wales's own student-finance system, not the England cap; check the provider's course page for the exact figure. If you normally live in Wales, Student Finance Wales can pay an eligible Tuition Fee Loan directly to the university, and maintenance support is a mix of grant and loan weighted to household income. You repay only above the income threshold. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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