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
Modules
The foundation year introduces key business skills to give you a solid knowledge base from which to build. Modules include:
- Business communications
- Management skills
- Marketing for business
- Global business
- Materials and building surveying
- Construction technology and environmental sciences
- Spatial design and visual communication
- Professional skills development
- Project and cost management
- Sustainable environments
- Adaptation design
- Construction technology
- Law
- Urban design
- Designing for the 22nd century
- Sustainable environments in society: developing solutions
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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:
- Foundation
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £7950 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Wales | £7950 | Year 1 |
Channel Islands | £7950 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £7950 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
CU Coventry
8 Mile Lane
Coventry
CV1 2TU
Clearing contact details
Recruitment and Admissions Office
02476 888888
Additional information
Thursday 17 August 08:00-21:00, Friday 18 August 08:00-18:00, Saturday 19 August 10:00-16:00, Sunday 20 August 10:00-16:00, Monday 21 August onwards (weekdays only) 08:00-19:00