Architectural Technology

About this course

Architectural technology is concerned with the technical design and realisation of buildings. While architects typically focus on the spatial, aesthetic and social dimensions of design, architectural technologists specialise in the technical knowledge needed to make buildings work: the structure, building services, thermal performance, acoustic properties, fire safety, materials specification and construction details that turn a design concept into a buildable, safe and functional building. It is a discipline that requires both design sensibility and rigorous technical understanding, sitting between architecture and engineering in the broader construction professions. This three-year full-time degree at the University of Westminster includes a sandwich year with a work placement, giving you substantial professional experience in the construction or architectural sector as part of the pr

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 65% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

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• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 25% of graduatescards →
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