**1. Course summary**
- Join a prestigious and award-winning department that is recognised by CIAT for its innovative teaching approaches
- Study on a course based on the principle of applied learning – with challenging building design projects at the heart of what we do.
- Work towards becoming a fully qualified Architectural Technologist
- Join a course committed to employability through providing up to date professional-level skills from day one.
- Become part of a friendly and inclusive school of architecture
On this course, you'll study building design and construction, all from a professional perspective. Upon graduating, you'll have an impressive and broad portfolio of work and be ready to take on a range of rewarding roles within the architecture and construction industry.
**2. How you learn**
Throughout the course, you'll undertake architectural design projects that have a focus on design and technology
Projects are supported through lectures, workshops and seminars covering building technology, structures, environmental science, low-energy design, the contemporary construction sector and professional practice. You’ll fully apply your learning in these subjects to your design projects.
The use of computers and digital design are at the core of the course and you will be taught a wide range of professional software packages. Prior to taking a placement you will gain a fully certified Revit qualification. Your final year project will be delivered fully as a Building Information Model (BIM).
You learn through
- weekly studio-based tutorials
- lectures and seminars
- taught software classes
- practical construction workshops
- field trips
- visits to building sites
- visits to architectural practices
- work placements
**Applied learning**
**Project -based learning**
Design projects are set on real sites and locations, and engage with current social, economic and environmental issues. A client will set the project and provide feedback along the way.
On these projects, you will take a brief, create a design, develop a set of technical details and produce complex digital drawings and models ready for construction.
The course offers many other hands-on opportunities. Lab classes cover materials science, workshops cover structural and construction techniques and site and building surveying is a part of the design projects.
**Collaborative Learning**
We are proud to be one of three pioneering universities who have worked together for 8 years to deliver an internationally based collaborative project. Final year students from Sheffield, Ireland and Denmark meet once a year to work together on a design project using the most advanced team-working digital methods. The collaborative workshop is a core module on the course and simulates how the majority of important architectural projects are delivered in practice today.
**Connection to Industry**
We have outstanding links and with and input from AutoDesk, who are the leading industry provider of architectural software, including AutoCAD and Revit. ARUP have acted as structural consultants to our final year students for many years. In 2020 we are excited to be working with MOBIE (Ministry of Building Innovation and Education) on the final year project.
**Work Placements**
The majority of students will go on work placement after second year. This gives you a great experience ready to get a full-time job after graduation.
You will receive in-depth preparation for your placement, including portfolio reviews, CV advice and mock job interviews with professional architectural technologists.
The course is flexible — it is very common to complete the final year as a part-time student, staying on to work in the practice where you went on sandwich placement
Course Details - Modules
Module and assessment information for future years is displayed as currently validated and may be liable to change. When selecting electives, your choices will be subject to the core requirements of the course. As a result, selections may be limited to a choice between one of two or more specified electives in some instances.
Year 1
Compulsory modules
Communication 20
Environment And Technology 1 20
Technical Studio 20
Year 2
Compulsory modules
Architectural Design Studio 1 40
Architectural Design Studio 1A 20
Architectural Technology Practice 20
Archtectural Design Studio 1B 20
Communication 20
Year 3
Compulsory modules
Digital Practice 20
Environment And Technology 2 20
Multidisciplinary Practice 20
Year 4
Compulsory modules
Architectural Technology Studio 2 40
Construction Technology 20
Year 5
Compulsory modules
Environment And Technology 3 20
Interdisciplinary Practice 20
Professional Practice 20
Final year
Compulsory modules
Architectural Technology Studio 3 40
Technical Report 20
Course Details – Assessment Method
Coursework
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Architectural Technologists, Chartered Institute of
How to Apply
Deadline are not listed for this Course. 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
Course code:
Application Code are not listed for this Course.
Institution code:
S21
Campus Name:
City Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Advanced HND/HNC students may be considered for direct entry to year two
This must include at least 56 points from two A levels, or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. We accept General Studies. For example:
BBC at A Level.
DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.
A combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.
Access -at least 45 credits at level 3 and 15 credits at level 2 from a relevant QAA accredited course
We welcome applications from people of any age. Please note the University will only admit students who are aged 18 or over at the point of enrolment.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs):
70%
Go onto work and study:
90%
Fees and funding
Additional Fee Information
Our tuition fees for UK students starting full-time undergraduate study in 2022/2023 are regulated by the UK government and are yet to be confirmed. For an indication, our tuition fees for UK students starting this course in 2021/22 are £9,250 per year.
Our tuition fees for International/EU students are also yet to be confirmed, however you can see the course page on the Sheffield Hallam Website for more information.
Provider information
City Campus
Howard Street
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Sheffield
S1 1WB
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