Overview
It takes a team of people to turn architectural designs into reality. Become a vital part of that team through our Chelmsford-based degree, accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists. You’ll study architecture as part of a multidisciplinary school and get to understand the role of other professionals in a construction team. Get hands-on in our model making studios and explore building design styles on site visits and a European field trip, or by taking an optional placement year.
Our course focuses on the link between building design and production, and gives you the technical understanding needed to bridge the two.
Architectural technology has four major themes: technology, design, management and practice. Our course will give you the skills you need to practise successfully in each area, along with a thorough understanding of scientific, technological and organisational principles. Explore the principles of practice management, rationalized architectural design and how to lead projects from inception to completion in both residential to commercial areas. You will learn to play a pivotal role in the design and construction process.
Focusing on the relationships between materials, function, production and the environment, our course will help you to think about buildings in terms of ‘buildability’, sustainability and performance. You will learn to appreciate detailed design and production information, including regulatory issues, and how they relate to procurement and contract administration. You will also explore social, legal and economic considerations.
You will cover business and management, professional practice and contract administration. This will prepare you to contribute to the running of a successful practice.
Site visits and study trips will develop your understanding of the sector and connect you with industry. You will also learn to use practical and digital modelling and testing techniques to turn designs into reality. At our end-of-year Architecture and Planning Exhibition, you will have the chance to display your work to the public.
Our course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, and is designated as a Construction Industries Board course in the built environment.
Careers
We work with employers to make sure you graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities they need. They help us review what we teach and how we teach it – and they offer hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
As an expert in the technical side of architectural design, you will be ready to work in a range of architectural and construction roles. This might involve managing building projects, making sure that budgets and deadlines are met, the correct materials are used, and regulations are satisfied.
Alternatively, you might take up opportunities in manufacturing and processing, management, health, or government institutions.
Graduation does not need to be the end of your time with us. If you would like to continue your studies, we offer a wide range of full-time and part-time postgraduate courses including MSc Construction Management and MSc Town Planning.
Modules & Assessment
Year one, core modules
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History and Theory of Architecture (Introduction)
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Architecture and Planning Design Studio A
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Architecture and Planning Design Studio B
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IT and Communications
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Elements of Construction Design
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Construction Technology
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Building Technology
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Elementary Survey Skills
Year two, core modules
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Architectural CAD
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Site Studies and Planning
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Site Studies and Design
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Design Technology 1
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Design Procedures
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Modelling Sustainable Architecture
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Advanced Construction Technology
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Environmental Building Performance
Year three, core modules
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Project Evaluation and Development
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Architectural Technologies Research Project
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Conversion and Adaptation of Buildings
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Technological Building Analysis
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Construction Technology and Innovation
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Dissertation/Major Design Project
Year three, optional modules
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Professionalism, Values and Ethics
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Project Management
Assessment
Throughout the course, we will use a range of assessment methods to help measure your progress. These reflect the diverse range of skills that a successful architectural technologist needs. Besides exams, they include presentations, reports, portfolios and logbooks.
Where you’ll study
Your faculty
The Faculty of Science & Engineering is one of the largest of the four faculties at Anglia Ruskin University. Whether you choose to study with us full-time or part-time, on campus or at a distance, there’s an option whatever your level – from a foundation degree, BSc, MSc, PhD or professional doctorate.
Whichever course you pick, you’ll gain the theory and practical skills needed to progress with confidence. Join us and you could find yourself learning in the very latest laboratories or on field trips or work placements with well-known and respected companies. You may even have the opportunity to study abroad.
Everything we do in the faculty has a singular purpose: to provide a world-class environment to create, share and advance knowledge in science, technology and engineering fields. This is key to all of our futures.
