Architectural Technology

This programme focuses on detailed decisions about the design and construction of buildings and their immediate surroundings. architectural technology is concerned with new and existing buildings and examines how detail relates to the design concept. this field is also central to the communication of design decisions to members of the construction team and vital to ensuring that work is carried out in the correct manner.

During this course you will have the option to complete a paid placement year, an invaluable opportunity to put the skills developed during your degree into practice. this insight into the professional world will build on your knowledge in a real-world setting, preparing you to progress onto your chosen career. our careers programme dmu works can help to hone your professional skills with mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and an assigned personal tutor will support you throughout your placement. we have excellent industry links, ensuring you work on relevant projects and clients briefs to grow your experience and build your external reputation before you graduate. this experience can enrich student capabilities as well as their final-year projects. recent placements include isherwood mccann architects, david wilson homes, ymd boon, moss architecture, tim adams architects and rg+p.

• Type: Optional

• Duration: Contact us for up-to-date information

• Fees: Contact us for up-to-date information

Many of our students will work towards chartered membership with the chartered institute of architectural technologists or the chartered association of building engineers status upon graduation, by gaining a further two years of practical training. while for others, the course provides an ideal transition to postgraduate study such as the architecture and sustainability msc at dmu. architectural technologists may work independently or provide technical assistance to professional architects and civil design engineers in conducting research, preparing drawings, architectural models, specifications and contracts and in supervising construction projects. whichever sector they work in, architectural technologists’ knowledge and understanding of how to link concept to reality means they are ideally equipped to provide a wide range of services.

Work while you study

You can also work on a UK student visa, from 10 to 20 hours per week during the academic year, 40 hours per week or full-time during vacations.

Partnerships

Most universities in England have partnerships with different companies and organisations to ensure their students get enough professional training as students. In addition to increasing their students' chances to get hired by one of the universities. De Montfort University has partnerships with the following companies: