Bachelor of Science in Architectural Design and Technology (Honours) (With Placement year)

An Architectural Technologist is a specialist in building design and construction who is concerned primarily with the sound technical performance of buildings.

On the Architectural Design and Technology degree course at Cardiff Met, you will develop a deep technical understanding of how buildings work and the techniques and materials you need to construct them. Working primarily in a studio environment, you will learn how to design and detail many different kinds of buildings and communicate your designs effectively using the latest industry-standard software.

As you progress through your studies, you’ll become mindful of how architectural technology impacts on the world around us, both locally and globally and how your practices and approaches can make a positive environmental impact.

There will be opportunities to engage in real-world activities, including work with local communities and employers, as well as chances to experience other cultures through overseas study trips.

Course Length:
Three years full-time. Four years full-time if undertaking year-long sandwich placement.

Tariff points: 96-120 Contextual offer: See our contextual offers page. GCSE: Preferably five GCSEs at Grade C / 4 or above to include English Language / Welsh First Language, Mathematics / Mathematics – Numeracy. English Language Requirement: Academic IELTS 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in all elements, or equivalent. A level: Minimum three A levels. No specific subjects required. Welsh Baccalaureate – Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate considered as a third subject. BTEC National / Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: MMM-DDM T Level: No specific subjects required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: No specific subjects required. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: 24 points. No specific subjects required. Irish Leaving Certificate: No specific subjects required. Higher level subjects only considered with a minimum grade H4. Scottish Advanced Highers: No specific subjects required. ​IELTS Academic - ​Overall score 6.0 (with no component below 5.5). ​TOEFL IBT - ​Overall score 72 with minimum scores required in each skill area are (Reading-18, Listening-17, Writing-17, Speaking-20)