Architectural Design and Technology

UCAS code: K131

Here's what Coventry University says about its Architectural Design and Technology course.

Bring your design ideas to life with this hands-on course blending architecture, technology and sustainability. Learn to shape future spaces through creativity, innovation, digital tools and real-world experience.

Gain industry experience, participate in collaborative interdisciplinary skills, projects and design innovative and sustainable buildings sustainability knowledge while preparing for diverse careers in architecture, urban planning, and construction through a research -driven, and industry-connected program.

You will deepen skills in the creative aspects of design in addition to technological knowledge and you should develop wider and more in-depth skills that are often sought after by employers.

Key aims of the course are:

• Building your creative design skills while gaining hands-on knowledge of architectural technology, preparing you for a wide range of careers in architecture and construction.

• Gaining a well-rounded architectural education that brings together design, technology and teamwork across disciplines – helping you meet the real-world demands of today’s architecture and construction industry.

• Designing creative, sustainable buildings that not only look great, but also work well for users, meet regulations, stay within budget and consider the environment at every stage.

The course has been developed with a selection of modules that introduce you to the various disciplines involved within the construction sector as well as the collaborative practices in architecture.

and internationally, with the chance for you to spend part of your studies abroad*?(Collaborative links are subject to change).

• There will be opportunities for you to take part in events where you could meet members of the design and building professional community, as well as architectural society-organised events*.

• You will have a range of learning opportunities that are appropriate to the different areas of study. These may include a combination of studio sessions, lectures, tutorials, seminars, practicals and workshops, supported by online learning resources made available on our University Virtual Learning Environment.

Please see our website for updated information.

This course has a common first year. The common first year enables you to work alongside students doing similar courses to you, to widen your knowledge and exposure to other subject areas and professions.

You will have the opportunity to collaborate with other students, so you can share your insights and experience which will help you to develop and learn.

If you discover an interest in a specific subject you have studied, upon successful completion of your first year, you could swap degrees with another course in your common first year (subject to meeting progression requirements).

Year One Modules:

• Construction Technology, Materials and Building Sciences
• Project Management and Economics
• Surveying, Design and Digital Applications
• Professional Built Environment Practice

Year Two

In Year Two, you will continue to develop the skills and knowledge you’ve learnt. We do this by embedding the following four principles into the curriculum and developing your:

Technical skills – digital fluency, backed with the right academic knowledgeStudy skills – to be an adaptive, independent and proactive learnerProfessional skills – to have the behaviour and abilities to succeed in your careerGlobal awareness – the beliefs and abilities to be a resilient, confident and motivated global citizen

Year Two Modules

• Building Adaptation and Reuse
• Law for Built Environment Professionals
• Advanced Construction Technology and Systems
• Design for the 22nd Century?

Placement Year

There’s no better way to find out what you love doing than trying it out for yourself, which is why a work placement*?can often be beneficial. Work placements usually occur between your second and final year of study. They’re a great way to help you explore your potential career path and gain valuable work experience, whilst developing transferable skills for the future.

If you choose to do a work placement year, you will pay a reduced tuition fee*?of £1,250. For more information, please go to the fees and funding section. During this time, you will receive guidance from your employer or partner institution, along with your assigned academic mentor who will ensure you have the support you need to complete your placement.

Year Three

The final year is completely conducted within the studio*. It has a holistic approach incorporating various content from previous modules, further emphasising the relevance of the wider contexts of design modules.

The final year of the course is ideally suited for students that want to develop deeper skills in the creative aspects of design in addition to their technological knowledge.

Year Three Modules

• Architectural History and Heritage Conservation - 30 credits
• Architectural Design Development - 30 credits
• Technical Architecture - 30 credits
• Undergraduate Research Project - 30 credits

Year Four Modules

• Architectural History and Theory – 30 credits
• Advanced Architectural Design Project – 30 credits
• Exploration in Space, Scale and Experience - 30 credits
• Environmental Design of Buildings – 30 credits

We regularly review our course content, to make it relevant and current for the benefit of our students. For these reasons, course modules may be updated. Before accepting any offers, please check the website for the most up to date course content. For full module details please check the course page on the Coventry University website.

*For further information please check the course page on the Coventry University website