Manchester, United Kingdom
DURATION
3 up to 4 Years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2025
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
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Introduction
Behind every grand design is a great technique. In our increasingly digital-driven built environment, our Architectural Design and Technology degree is a route to a rewarding career where you can make amazing design concepts a reality.
By applying high-level design skills and sophisticated software applications, architectural technologists carry a concept through to its final design. Drawing on our strong industry connections and competencies our Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) accredited course will lead you through the technical, operational and environmental details of building creation.
During your studies, you'll build BIM and CAD design skills, work on live briefs, learn to manage design information, and appreciate the value of robust design in transforming our built environment.
You will:
- Explore digital technologies shaping the profession, as you gain hands-on experience using key equipment and software packages used by industry professionals
- Enhance your knowledge and eye for good design as you build an awareness of materials, industry regulations, contemporary production methods and end-user requirements
- Examine the role of nature, people and technology in design, and the physical, legal, economic, social and environmental dimensions that impact the building design process
- Develop key skills in project appraisal, teamwork, critical analysis and problem-solving as you prepare for a professional career role
Ideal Students
This is for you if...
- You're a creative, original thinker, looking to develop technical skills to work in a recognised profession
- You're fascinated by the design of buildings and want to build a future career in this field
- You're looking for a creative degree course that combines maths, technology and design
Curriculum
This degree is a route to a rewarding career where you can turn innovative design concepts into reality. Delivered full-time over three years, you will follow a carefully designed suite of modules to develop your technical skills and build your theoretical knowledge. You will study architectural theory alongside practical design projects, delivered in a collaborative studio culture that reflects how contemporary architecture firms work.
From our location at the heart of Greater Manchester, our expert academic team draw on close industry partnerships with architecture, engineering and construction sectors, to bring you guest lectures, networking opportunities and local architectural projects that will support your knowledge and skill progression.
Learning Experience
We've developed a curriculum that will steadily build your knowledge. Year one modules will introduce you to the architectural design processes. As you progress into year two, you’ll begin to use advanced software packages, manage design information, and develop design skills. In your final year, you’ll continue to develop a design portfolio and complete a final project of your choice where you can interact with industry experts. Learn more about the course modules in the section below.
Based at our green Peel Park campus, you will thrive in our dynamic studio environment. There’ll be plenty of opportunities to tackle real-life creative project briefs, sketch ideas and make models, and visit impressive local architecture. As an architecture student at Salford, you’ll also showcase your design skills at our annual degree show.
Industry Placement
On this course, you will have the option to take an industry placement between years two and three. Although you will be responsible for securing your own placement, our tutors will support you all the way, from helping you to apply to provide support while you are on your placement.
Year one
- Introduction to Law and Regulatory Framework
- Environmental Science and Services
- Principles of Architectural Structure
- Architectural Representation and Modelling
- Introduction to Architectural Design
- Architectural Design for Construction 1
Year two
- History of Architecture and Construction (ADT)
- Design and Construction Management (ADT)
- Architectural Design for Construction 2
- Procurement and Administration
- Architectural Design and Regulation
- Development Appraisal and Viability
Year three
- Environmental Architectural Technology
- Discipline Research Project
- Integrated Architectural Design and Practice
- Sustainable Conservation and Reuse of Buildings
- Modern Methods of Construction
- Building Performance Modelling
Career Opportunities
This course will help you to develop a range of personal and professional skills and competencies that can make you highly employable. These skills include report writing and presenting complex information, design software proficiency, teamwork and project management.
Architectural technologists, and the software management skills they possess, are highly sought by industry, both in the UK and overseas. By successfully completing our degree, you will graduate with exciting career opportunities ahead of you.
As an architectural design and technology graduate, you will be well-placed to apply for graduate design-based roles. Salford's architecture alumni have progressed to work with regional and international design firms, government organisations and consultancy practices such as MHA Architects, Walker Simpson Architects, and Mason Gillibrand Architects.