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BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology Bachelor's degree at Wrexham University
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology at Wrexham University. Rather than treating architecture and construction as separate disciplines, you'll work with real design problems, learning how buildings are planned, detailed and realised on site.
BSc (Hons)
Award
3
Years
Full-time
Study mode
70%
in work/study (15m)
About this course
BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Wrexham University. It runs 3 years, studied full-time.
For Architecture, building and planning graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 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.
Course evidence score
The arithmetic mean of the official measures available for this course: NSS satisfaction, graduate activity and continuation.
7.5
/ 10
2 of 3 official measures
Graduate outcomes
In work or further study 15 months after graduating
Strong70
Stronger evidence Published sample: 140. Cohort 2021-22. Graduate Outcomes work or further study 70% (2021-23; Discover Uni snapshot 2026-06-21)
Continuation
Students who continue past their first year
Excellent80
Published threshold met Discover Uni suppresses continuation data below its publication threshold. Cohort 2021-23. Continuation 80% (2021-23; 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 (LEVEL 4) 11 modules
- Architectural Design Technology 1Core
- Digital Technologies in Drawing and ModellingCore
- Digital Technologies in SurveyingCore
- Legal Principles, Compliance and LiabilityCore
- Science and MaterialsCore
- Construction TechnologyCore
- Professional Practice 1Core
- Building Surveying 1Optional
- Civil Engineering DesignOptional
- Construction Management 1Optional
- Quantity Surveying 1Optional
YEAR 2 (LEVEL 5) 6 modules
- Architectural Design Technology 2Core
- Modern Methods of ConstructionCore
- Building ServicesCore
- Procurement and Contract PracticeCore
- Commercial ManagementCore
- Professional Practice 2Core
YEAR 3 (LEVEL 6) 5 modules
- Project ManagementCore
- Design for Climate ResilienceCore
- Individual Research ProjectCore
- Professional Practice 3Core
- Major ProjectCore
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 with the technical and commercial knowledge needed for architectural design technology roles in construction. You'll usually begin with construction technology, built environment economics and surveying fundamentals. Year 2 typically moves to project management, contracts and law, alongside stream-specific modules such as cost planning or building pathology. In Year 3, you'll normally choose specialist options, such as BIM and digital construction, sustainability or development, combine professional practice aligned with RICS or CIOB competencies, and complete a dissertation applying your learning to a real industry problem. The course balances hands-on technical skills with the business and regulatory knowledge that modern construction teams require.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how buildings come together, from concept through to completion. You have a solid grasp of spatial thinking and problem-solving, and you want hands-on experience applying design principles to real constraints: materials, budgets, regulations, site conditions. You'll suit this course if you're methodical about detail, curious about how things are constructed, and ready to work across both creative design and technical specification. Expect practical assignments alongside academic study, and the chance to develop a portfolio of work that shows potential employers what you can do.
Careers & job market
Across Building & Construction degree programmes nationally, 90% of graduates are in work or further study within 15 months of graduating. Of those working, 85% are in highly skilled roles or continuing their education. Graduates from this field typically earn £27,500–£35,000 in their first year; after three years, earnings range from £25,925 to £36,600 nationally. These figures come from national graduate outcomes data and are not university-specific. Career paths include roles in architectural practice, design technology, construction management and related built-environment sectors.
University & format
This is a 3-year full-time Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology) taught in English at Wrexham University in Wrexham, Wales. Wrexham University is a recognised UK degree-awarding body, and degrees are nationally recognised. The course was founded in 2008.
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 entry96-112 UCAS Tariff typical offer
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
Open daysBook An Open Day
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 96-112 UCAS Tariff. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
Most entrants held A-levels or equivalent40% of accepted students came in with A-levels or equivalent (entrants over recent years).
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Wrexham 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.
Qualifications held on entry
| Qualification | Share |
|---|---|
| A-levels or equivalent | 40% |
| another higher-education qualification | 30% |
| Other | 20% |
| a previous degree | 10% |
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
UCAS codeK100quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code K100). 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 Wrexham 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
Internationalset by the university
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at Wrexham University →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 Wrexham University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
nursing and healthcare students eligible to work in Wales
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 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 | £25,000 | £22,000 – £27,500 | 25 |
| 5 years after | £31,000 | £26,500 – £38,000 | 25 |
Nominal earnings for graduates of this course/subject at this provider. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. Cohort 2021-22.
Graduate outcomes, 15 months on: this course
70%
in work or further study 15 months on
80%
continue past their first year
- 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
£25,000
£25,925 – £36,600After 5 years LEO
£31,000
£32,300 – £45,600national rangethis course’s medianaxis £23,500 – £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.
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.
70 of 100
were in work or further study
15 months after graduation
60% working10% working and studying0% in further study
Source: Discover Uni, using Graduate Outcomes and continuation data. Cohorts: 2021-23. Stronger evidence. Published sample: 140. 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 Building & Construction courses at the same study level.
This course £31,000Peer median £37,500Middle 50% £32,000–£45,500
17th 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
70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, with a median salary of £26,000. See the full breakdown in Careers & earnings above.
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Official-data snapshot
Averaging the official measures published for it, this course scores 7.5 out of 10: in work or study 70% · continued 80%.
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Wrexham University
All students8,560
International22.9%
Aged 25+65.3%
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 Wrexham University, Wrexham
1,151 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 400Shoplifting 217Anti Social Behaviour 203Criminal Damage Arson 95Public Order 79
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 Wrexham University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by Wrexham University; 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 Wrexham 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 Wrexham University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Wrexham 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, building and planning graduates from this provider, 70% were in work or further study 15 months after graduating, 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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