Architectural TechnologyBSc (Hons)

In addition to the University’s standard entry requirements, you should have:

• a minimum of grades CCC in three A levels (or a minimum of 96 UCAS points from an equivalent Level 3 qualification, eg BTEC National, OCR Diploma or Advanced Diploma)
• English Language and Mathematics GCSEs at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent)

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course, it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry.

To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Modules for this course are generally assessed using more than one type of assessment. Assessment is primarily based on coursework, though some modules will rely on testing methods to confirm your understanding and knowledge of core concepts. For modules where enquiry-based learning is used, industry inspired scenarios will provide the basis for your coursework. 

Your coursework will be a combination of reports, essays, presentations and portfolios. For project modules, you’ll carry out your own research or complete a work-based project, which you’ll then be graded on. 

The programme places significant importance on robust technical design and several modules are taught in a studio environment that requires students to fulfil a complex brief, taking their ideas from the concept stage to detailed design. The curriculum emphasises the science of construction, material specification, and construction details, enabling you to comprehend your part in the built environment sector. The programme equips you with the necessary skills to interact with all professionals who impact the contemporary built environment.

Assessments for this course are inclusive, accessible and promote both decolonisation and diversification. This is to aid your critical thinking and awareness on issues relating to diversity, ethnicity, culture and nationality. In addition, we’ll highlight how these issues can impact architectural technologists, as well as the design, construction and operation of the built environment.

Inclusive assessment is achieved using a variety of approaches, including:

• Case study analysis – By looking at case studies from around the world, you’ll assess the challenges that architectural technologists face when working in different countries and with different cultures. 
• Project choices – You’ll have the option of various project choices, allowing you to choose where in the world you want your projects to be based. This will give you the opportunity to personalise projects and draw upon your own lived experiences. 

In addition, we have various modules that will allow for assessment choice, whereby you’ll have the opportunity to agree on your presentation format with the module team. You may wish for your presentation to be live and in person, pre-recorded, or even a PowerPoint presentation with commentary. All presentation formats will include a live scheduled Q&A.

As an architectural technologist graduate, your business knowledge, technical design and people skills will be highly sought by employers, in a range of sectors.

Internationally, the demand for expert architectural technologists is growing. Our School of the Built Environment is committed to developing you into an employable graduate, with the necessary skills sought by employers within the field. On this exciting BSc, you’ll become familiar with tackling real-life design and construction challenges head on, developing specialist skills enabling you to manage the design and construction process.

As a qualified architectural technologist, you will be an integral member of any design and construction team. You’ll have the ability to lead on the management of projects, think creatively outside the box, ensuring that the technical design, planning and delivery of building projects are achieved within given timescales, budgets and quality requirements, set out by clients.
 
Major sources of employment can be found in both the public and private sector. Local and central government bodies provide graduate employment opportunities for this line of work. 
 
Typical employers includes:

• Architectural and design practices
• Top UK and global construction companies and consultancies
• Housing associations
• Public sector organisation 
• Specialist consultants including engineering, cost consultants, environmental consultancies
• Construction and civil engineering contractors

Many of the skills taught on this course are transferable and can prepare you for work in other sectors, such as engineering, manufacturing, general project management and general management. 

Once you've completed this course, you may wish to continue your studies at postgraduate level. Our School of the Built Environment offers a number of postgraduate degrees that will allow you to build on your knowledge and expertise at a higher level.

If you’re a creative and critical thinker with a proactive mindset, this is the perfect course for you. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds, whether you’re completely new to the subject or you've already established a career path within the industry.

Check out our official London Met Instagram, Facebook and TikTok to get a taste of university life, our students and community culture.