Course summary
TEF Silver
University of Brighton has opted into the TEF and received a Silver award.
As an architectural technologist you will be the technical member of the design team, making sure that designs are buildable, durable, sustainable, economical and easy to maintain. This course will prepare you for industry challenges, encouraging you to push the boundaries, exercise professional judgement, and understand that architectural technology is about peoples’ lives, as well as impacts on the built and natural environment, and society. You will learn to take architectural design projects from concept to completion, focusing on building technology, function and performance. You will gain extensive knowledge of design processes, construction methods, environments, materials and the latest technologies. This includes the opportunity to learn Building Information Modelling (BIM) to level 2, giving you a competitive advantage when you graduate. With a focus on interdisciplinary learning, you will work with students from related courses on projects that mirror the real-world working environment. You will gain insight into building services and professional practice and develop your theoretical knowledge and skills through field trips and visits to construction sites. The option of a salaried placement year gives you the opportunity to gain vital work experience, enhance your CV and make valuable industry contacts.
Course details
How to apply
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
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Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £9250 | Year 1 |
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £14604 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
The fees listed here are for full-time courses beginning in the academic year 2020–21.
Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee.
The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,290 for home students and £2,076 for international students.
International students should confirm the tuition fee for the course you are applying for by using our course finder.
You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT
Clearing contact details
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Additional information
Clearing Hotline opening hours: Thursday 13th Aug: 08:00–18:00 / Friday 14th Aug: 08:00–18:00 / Saturday 15th Aug: 09:00–15:00 / Sunday 16th Aug: Closed / Monday 17th - Thursday 20th Aug: 09:00–17:00.