Architectural Design and Technology with Foundation Year

About this course

Architectural design and technology is the discipline that translates architectural vision into buildable, technically compliant reality. Where architecture focuses primarily on the creative and conceptual aspects of design, architectural design and technology develops the practical, technical and digital skills needed to realise those designs within the constraints of structure, materials, building regulations, sustainability standards and budget. As the built environment becomes increasingly digitally driven, practitioners who can work fluently across design intent and technical execution are in growing demand. At the University of Salford, this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year, a sandwich year and a work placement, giving you thorough preparatory grounding and substantial professional experience within the degree. The foundation year builds the technical and d

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 55% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 15% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
• 42 / 100Legal professionals · 5% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →

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