BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology Bachelor's degree at West London
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology at West London. You'll develop skills across core theory, research methods, applied practice and specialist options, culminating in an independent project that demonstrates your professional readiness.
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at West London, based in Ealing / Brentford. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Architecture, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Level 4 6 modules
- Professional PracticeCompulsory
Module details
In this module, you will learn the basic construction and academic skills you will need to complete the course. These can range from basic skills in numeracy, literacy and IT to drawing skills and the surveying techniques used in construction.
- Construction Technology 1Compulsory
Module details
This module will introduce you to concepts of building technology, from site investigation to foundations to the structure of low-rise buildings. You will also study finishes and primary service provision, including gas and electricity services.
- Building Regulatory ControlCompulsory
Module details
This module is designed to give you an understanding and appreciation of building regulations and town and country planning legislation that affect the building industry. You will be able to investigate the effects of the legislation upon construction projects. You'll also gain essential knowledge and skills regarding health and safety.
- Computer Aided Design (CAD) and Building Information Modelling (BIM)Compulsory
Module details
On this module, you will train to use computer aided design (CAD). You will start by learning to use basic AutoCAD functions to produce 2D building design drawings, including floor plans, elevations and sections. Then, you will progress to applying AutoCAD Revit to produce more complicated and complete design drawings, including 3D views and assembly and part details.
- Design Procedures and ProcurementCompulsory
Module details
This module will give you an overview of the design process, approaches to procurement and the constraints on these approaches. You will also examine the role of the project manager and learn to communicate using various methods appropriate to the role.
- Building Structure and MaterialsCompulsory
Module details
This module provides an overview of the principal building materials used in construction and introduces key structural concepts such as bending moments and shear forces in simple structures. You will focus on selecting appropriate materials through studying the engineering performance characteristics, human comfort and sustainability considerations of those materials. The module also looks at repair and maintenance strategies, recycling and reuse of materials.
Level 5 6 modules
- Construction Technology 2Compulsory
Module details
This module will allow you to develop your knowledge and understanding of building technology, focusing on the consequences of science on building design and sustainability. Your studies will also cover multi-floored construction and a greater depth of services.
- Environmental Science and Building ServicesCompulsory
Module details
This module will provide you with knowledge about environmental science to help understand concepts and principles of heat and thermal insulation, air movement and ventilation, moisture and condensation, noise and sound insulation, and natural and artificial light with various types of lighting design. You will also look at building services and how these are integrated in the design of buildings.
- Building Surveying, Conservation and AdaptationCompulsory
Module details
On this module, you will gain an understanding of how to examine a property with a view to converting or adapting it. The module will also give you the chance to enhance your skills in developing plans and specifications for converting or adapting existing buildings.
- Construction LawCompulsory
Module details
During this module, you will have the opportunity to develop your awareness of how the law applies to all aspects of construction.
- Architectural Technology 1Compulsory
Module details
In this module, you will learn relevant skills to develop designs that are realistic, buildable and provide the required performance. This will enable you to understand how detailed and working drawings are produced and link drawings to relevant specifications, regulations and standards.
- Integrated Design and Construction ProjectCompulsory
Module details
On this module you will work in a team, analysing several course areas, such as developing presentation and communication skills.
Level 6 5 modules
- Advanced Architectural PresentationCompulsory
- Architectural Technology 2Compulsory
Module details
In this module, you will develop problem-solving and design communication skills to help you produce complex designs that are realistic, buildable, and provide the required performance. You will also practice creating architectural details linked to relevant specifications, regulations and standards for multistorey public buildings.
- Sustainable Technologies for BuildingCompulsory
Module details
On this module, you will investigate the effects of sustainable practices on construction projects and their application on real projects. In particular, your studies will focus on sustainable building technologies.
- Final Year ADT ProjectCompulsory
Module details
In this module, you will practice the overall knowledge and skills of architectural technology developed over the duration of the course through a design project and technical research. In the design project, you will provide comprehensive design solutions for a complex building with multiple presentation methods and compliant with building regulations, design procedures and principles. Based on the design project, you will also carry out a technical research on a specific technology (design tec
- Contract AdministrationCompulsory
Module details
In this module, you will study and analyse the contract administrative factors that apply to project delivery and facilities management. It has many similarities with the Commercial Management module; where that module approaches the issues from a "top down" view, the Contract Administration module takes a detailed look at contract provisions in a "bottom up" approach.
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
You'll study the design and technology of buildings, moving from foundational drawing and design principles through to specialist practice. A course like this typically begins with design studio work alongside architectural history, theory and the basics of how buildings are constructed and stand up. In Year 2, you'll develop more complex design briefs whilst learning environmental design, structures and digital tools such as CAD and BIM. By Year 3, you'll undertake a major design project that forms the centrepiece of RIBA Part 1, supported by professional practice and a written research dissertation. Throughout, you'll usually encounter specialisations such as sustainable design, urban design, digital technologies and portfolio development, with an emphasis on learning through drawing, making and design critique.
Who it's for
You're drawn to architecture's technical and creative sides and want hands-on experience with design tools and processes. You have strong spatial reasoning and attention to detail, and you're interested in how buildings are conceived and brought to life. This course suits you if you work best through practical application alongside theory, and if you value flexibility, the part-time structure means you can progress at a pace that fits your circumstances. You'll develop professional skills valued in design practice, from conceptual thinking to technical delivery.
Careers & job market
Across architecture courses nationally, 89% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after finishing, and 75% of those working are in highly skilled roles or pursuing further study. According to national graduate outcomes data, starting salaries for architecture graduates typically range from £23,500 to £28,000. After five years, earnings typically sit between £24,650 and £34,800. Career paths include architectural technologist roles, design practice, project management, and further postgraduate study in architecture or specialised areas.
University & format
The University of West London is a recognised UK degree-awarding body located in Ealing and Brentford. This part-time BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology is taught in English. The university holds a Silver award for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
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.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K131). 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 Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. 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 West London →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.
We only display a named award when its provider source identifies the award and who it is for.
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Careers & earnings
What Architecture graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 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
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.
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 ConsultingWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
The University of West London
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 Ealing / Brentford
2,092 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 West London from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £16,250 / 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 West London’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 West London and gov.uk before you apply.
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