Course summary

The foundation year of this Coventry University degree will be delivered from our CU Coventry campus. Course delivery from year 1 of the degree course onwards will be from Coventry University campus. This course aims to provide you with a solid grounding for a career as an architectural or building technologist. The foundation year will introduce you to the world of business with a sharp focus on aspects of management, business communications and marketing in a global context. The foundation year creates opportunities for students to develop key business skills and to put theory, both traditional and contemporary, into practice with real-world scenarios. Students who successfully complete their foundation year will then progress onto the Architectural Technology BSc (Hons) degree within Coventry University’s School of Energy, Construction and Environment. The degree aims to prepare you in seeking future employment in architectural practice, city and urban planning. You will learn the practices behind interior design, builders and contractors, oil and gas developments together with many other areas and specialisms. Key benefits of the degree

• Learn from current fully qualified and experienced staff who have a high level of design and technical experience in the construction industry

• Collaborative links with universities currently in 20 countries, including Spain, USA, Denmark, Italy and France, giving you the chance to spend part of your studies abroad

• Studios and laboratories equipped with the latest versions of CAD software including 2D, 3D and visualisation software, building information management software and building performance analysis programs

• Opportunity to take part in events with the local design and building community, as well as professional development meetings held by the professional institutions on campus