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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year
University of Salford
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year course at University of Salford.
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A level
64 UCAS Tariff Points. At least one full A level is required.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: K194
Here's what University of Salford says about its Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year course.
Behind every grand design is great technical expertise. As our built environment becomes more complex, the BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year degree at Salford is your gateway to a rewarding career making building concepts a reality.
Architectural technologists specialise in the essential information for successful architecture. By applying design skills and sophisticated technology, they can bring an architect’s concept to its final construction. With the global built environment sector increasingly reliant on technology to create sustainable urban spaces, architectural design and technology graduates are in demand.
Learn to design a better built environment
If you are fascinated by the technical side of architecture, our Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accredited course will guide you through the technical, constructional and environmental aspects of building creation. Led by international experts, you will study at our Peel Park campus, minutes from buzzing central Manchester. The Foundation Year pathway provides you with a solid grounding in key subjects in built environment practice, so you are ready to meet the prerequisites for studying a full degree course. Learning focuses on effective communication and study skills combined with built environment specific teaching.
On successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to our full BSc Architectural Design and Technology degree, where you will follow a three-year, modular programme based on industry skills and competencies. You will study architectural theory alongside practical design projects, all delivered in a collaborative studio culture that reflects how contemporary architecture firms work.
Get closer to industry
Drawing on our strong industry connections, you will develop strong design awareness and a solid understanding of construction processes. You will learn how to manage BIM and design information, build digital design skills and enhance your design portfolio, drawing on guest lectures and live briefs to present and interact with industry. You can also include an industry placement between years two and three to gain additional professional experience to enhance your CV.
Features • Accredited by Chartered Institute of Architectural Technicians (CIAT) • Build core skills required by a built environment professional, including team working, critical analysis, problem solving and project management • Acquire the skills and knowledge so you're ready to study for the full BSc (Hons) Architectural Design and Technology degree • Learn how to apply modelling and analysis to explore interactions between a building and its internal and external environments • Study the relationships between shape, material, performance, load, and construction • Explore the role of nature, people and technology in design, and the environmental dimensions that influence the building design process • Develop critical awareness and appreciation of architectural design, gaining the ability to propose design solutions for new and existing structures • Understand fabrication, contemporary construction and 3-D conceptions, developing competence in digital construction and BIM
This course is not open to international students.
Source: University of Salford
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Science, Engineering and Environment
Location
Peel Park Campus | Salford
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Architecture
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
The modules you will study
Foundation Year:
- IT and Study Skills
- Introduction to Built Environment Professional Practice
- Introduction to Design Practice
- Professional Practice Project
Year One:
- Introduction to Architectural Design
- Principles of Architectural Structure
- Architectural Design for Construction 1
- Architectural Representation and Modelling
- Introduction to the Role of the Quantity Surveyor
- Introduction into Law and Regulatory Framework
Year Two:
- History of Architecture and Construction (ADT)
- Design and Construction Management (ADT)
- Architectural Design for Construction 2
- Architectural Design and Regulation
- Procurement and Administration
- Development Appraisal and Viability
Year Three:
- Environmental Architectural Technology
- Integrated Architectural Design and Practice
- Sustainable Conservation and Reuse of Buildings
- Modern Methods of Construction
- Building Performance Modelling
- Discipline Research Project
How you will be assessed
You will be assessed using a range of suitable methods, including:
- Design projects
- Essays
- Case study analysis
- Precedent studies
- Examinations
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores
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 Salford students who took the Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year course - or another course in the same subject area.
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Teaching on my course
88%
med
Teaching on my course
88%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
94%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
78%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
90%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
Learning opportunities
79%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
76%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
76%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
82%
med
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?
80%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
Assessment and feedback
82%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
88%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
82%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
81%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
80%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
87%
med
Academic support
87%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
81%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
Organisation and management
70%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
74%
med
How well organised is your course?
66%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
84%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
84%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
82%
med
Student voice
74%
med
Student voice
74%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
70%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
78%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
73%
med
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
96%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
80%
med
Student information
See who's studying at University of Salford. These students are taking Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Art and Design | A | |||||
| Mathematics | D | |||||
| Fine Art | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Business Studies | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
Facts and figures about University of Salford graduates who took Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
35%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
30%
Architecture and construction professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Business and public service associate professionals
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Salford graduates who took Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£32.8k
First year after graduation
£36.1k
Third year after graduation
£40.9k
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 Design and Technology with Foundation Year.
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
Discussions
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Salford is a diverse, ambitious and thriving University – our community encompasses over 23,000 students, 2500 staff and 170,000 alumni, with a student body from over 130 different countries.
We’re located in Greater Manchester in the Northwest of England. Our main Peel Park campus is just minutes away from Manchester city centre and, across the way, we have the Frederick Road campus that is home to our healthcare courses. We are also the only university with a MediaCity campus, sitting right next to neighbours such as ITV and the BBC.
Industry connections are at the heart of everything we do. We form strong partnerships with businesses and organisations from all sectors, working hand-in-hand with them to develop courses that are up-to-date and relevant to today’s challenges, helping you to graduate confident and ready to step into your chosen career.
We are leading in areas including health, energy, media and the built environment and have completed impressive work with business and industry partners. For example, our base at Media City encourages creative collaboration between students, specialist technicians, academics and the media production industry.
We invest heavily in our own campus facilities for the benefit of our students. For example, we have the new £65 million Science, Engineering and Environment building, which is totally electric-powered and supported by 154 solar panels. We also have an Energy House, where research teams can test out the energy efficiency of a home; and an anachronic chamber, which is so quiet that you can start to hear the sound of your own heartbeat.
Salford is not only a great place to study, it’s also a great place to live, work and for future prospects.
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