BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology

Studying Architectural Design Technology at Wolverhampton means training in one of the best-connected construction hubs in the country, taught by people who've worked in the industry themselves.

You'll be based at our brand-new £120m Springfield Super Campus — Europe's largest construction centre of excellence — purpose-built to reflect the environment you'll be working in as a professional. Our teaching blends studio and drawing office practice with the latest CAD, BIM, VR and AR technology, and every module is shaped with input from working industry professionals to keep pace with a fast-changing sector.

That real-world relevance is why the course holds accreditation from both CIAT and CABE, and why our graduates go on to work with respected names across the industry.

By the time you graduate, you'll be able to:

• Design with confidence — produce creative, technically sound design solutions that satisfy a client brief while meeting current regulations and building standards
• Work across the full design-to-construction pipeline — from concept sketches and 3D BIM models through to detailed construction drawings and specifications
• Apply construction science — choose materials and construction methods that deliver effective, economic and sustainable outcomes
• Communicate like a professional — present design and technical information clearly, using both traditional drawing and industry-standard digital visualisation tools
• Manage a project — understand the time, cost, contractual and ethical responsibilities involved in running a construction project or a practice
• Think and work independently — having been tested through regular design reviews, self-critique, and national design competitions, you'll graduate with the resilience and self-awareness the profession demands

Additional Course Costs

Voluntary trips
Trip to House of Commons and other estate buildings Student pays (train tickets circa £75)

Further information on these additional costs will be provided prior to the start of your studies

The University is committed to a transparent fee structure, with no hidden costs, to help you make an informed decision. This includes information on what is included in the fee and how fees are calculated and reviewed.

If a tuition fee is not showing, we may not offer this intake for this course. Please check the start date information on the course finder for start dates.

^# Undergraduate part-time fees for 50% rate of study

GCSE English and Maths at grade C+/4 or an accepted equivalent.

PLUS EITHER

• 96 UCAS points
• A Levels - grades CCC / BCD
• BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grades MMM
• Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit)
• T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core.
• If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying.
• International entry requirements and application guidance can be found here

Other Requirements

Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see Applicant support Webpages for further information.

International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply

English language requirements also apply

Those who do not meet the entry requirements may be offered an alternative course.

“The best thing about the course generally was that I started out not really knowing that much about how I could use my drawing skills for the building industry. We started off learning how to use traditional free-hand drawing and scaling, then learning how to use CAD from 2D to 3D and 4D.”

Sabrina Thomas, Turnball Tweedale Ltd. Studied BSc (Hons) Architectural Design Technology.

Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE)

Accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).

Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT)

"Accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and demonstrates that the programme has been assessed in terms of content, structure and resources and has met the required educational standards. Graduates from an Accredited programme will receive full academic exemptions from the professional qualification when progressing to Chartered Architectural Technologist status."

Tuition Fees Loan (Home Fee Status):

Most students will be able to apply for a loans to pay for these subject to eligibility. To find out more information please refer to the government Student Finance website.

Changes for EU students:

The UK government has confirmed that EU students starting courses from 1 August 2021 will normally be classified as having Overseas Fee status. More information about the change is available at UKCISA:

EU citizens living in the UK with 'settled' status, and Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland, will still be classified as Home students, providing they meet the usual residency requirements, for more information about EU Settlement Scheme (EUSS)

Self-funding:

If you don’t want to take out a loan to pay your fees or if you aren’t eligible to receive a loan, you might want to take advantage of the University’s scheme to pay by instalments: See How to pay.

For more information please contact the Gateway.

Your employer, embassy or organisation can pay for your Tuition fees:

If your employer, embassy or organisation agrees to pay all or part of your tuition fees; the University will refer to them as your sponsor and will invoice them for the appropriate amount.

We must receive notification of sponsorship in writing as soon as possible, and before enrolment, confirming that the sponsor will pay your tuition fees.

Financial Hardship:

Students can apply to the Dennis Turner Opportunity Fund.

for help with course related costs however this cannot be used for fees or to cover general living costs.

Bursaries and Scholarships:

In addition the University also offers a range of Bursaries and Scholarships packages

You can find more information on the University’s Funding, cost, fee and support pages.

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