Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architectural Technology course at University of Huddersfield.
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UCAS code: GK41
Here's what University of Huddersfield says about its Architectural Technology course.
Our Architectural Technology BSc(Hons) course provides the skills you need to become a professional architectural technologist.
The course has been developed to work alongside our Architecture, Construction Project Management and Quantity Surveying courses. This helps you develop a strong understanding of professionalism within the construction industry, with our practice-led course introducing you to aspects of technical detailing and digital design.
Why study Architectural Technology BSc(Hons)? On this course, you’ll develop the skills to become a creative technical designer, capable of managing the progress of a construction project, whilst understanding the materials, components, structural systems, and environments behind the world’s best buildings.
You’ll acquire expertise in the latest construction digitalisation strategies, such as Building Information Modelling (BIM), and on strategies to improve value and reduce waste through Lean Construction.
You’ll be encouraged to develop skills aligned to the state of the art in industry practice, too, with an emphasis on enterprise and continuing professional development. You could have the opportunity to work in a range of architectural and construction-related areas, while becoming prepared for further study and research.
You’ll have the chance to undertake a work placement year in the UK or abroad, helping to prepare you for your future career.
Architectural Technology BSc(Hons), is part of a suite of courses that includes Quantity Surveying and Construction Project Management. You could switch to one of the other courses at the end of the first year, if your interests change.
Thanks to successful completion of this course, you may wish to explore roles within architecture and construction. Alternatively, you may pursue a further education route, focusing on your specific skills and interests across Architectural Technology.
Professional Bodies The course is fully accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT). The University of Huddersfield was the first University to run an Architectural Technology Honours degree course to be accredited by the CIAT. The accreditation was awarded in the Accreditation Review visit took place in March 2017, and the programme was first Accredited in 1996. The course is valid for five years.
Why Huddersfield? Huddersfield’s vibrant and friendly campus is a great place from which to study, while the town itself offers lots to see and do, with good transport links in and around the area.
Source: University of Huddersfield
There are a few options in how you might study Architectural Technology at University of Huddersfield.
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Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Department of Arts (AHART)
Location
Main Site | Huddersfield
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Architectural technology
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year (provisional) |
| EU | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
| International | £17,600 per year (provisional) |
Year 1 modules include: • Construction Business and Law • Design and Construction Practice • Building Technology and Digital Communication.
To see the full range of modules and descriptions, please visit our website. A link to this course can be found at the bottom of the page in the ‘Course contact details’ section.
All our courses give you an overview of: • contact time with your tutor • time spent on independent study • how you will be taught, assessed, and receive feedback
Take a look at the Teaching and Assessment information on our course page.
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The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Huddersfield students who took the Architectural Technology course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
90%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
89%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
87%
low
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
95%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
89%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
95%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
62%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
76%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
84%
low
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
74%
med
Assessment and feedback
79%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
86%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
89%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
87%
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How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
59%
low
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
70%
med
Academic support
91%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
92%
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How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
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Organisation and management
55%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
63%
low
How well organised is your course?
46%
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Learning resources
86%
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How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
83%
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How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
97%
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How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
76%
low
Student voice
75%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
71%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
84%
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To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
76%
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How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
65%
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Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
89%
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How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
69%
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See who's studying at University of Huddersfield. These students are taking Architectural Technology or another course from the same subject area.
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| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Art and Design | B | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Product Design | C | |||||
| Chemistry | E | |||||
Facts and figures about University of Huddersfield graduates who took Architectural Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
75%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
30%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
20%
Architecture and construction professionals
10%
Business and public service associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings from University of Huddersfield graduates who took Architectural Technology - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£20.8k
Third year after graduation
£25.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Architectural Technology.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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