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BA (Hons)Architectural Design and Technology

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Starting in2025
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Why study architectural design and technology part-time

Build your architectural career with a professionally accredited degree that delivers industry specific skills and experience.

  • 0st
    in the UK for student satisfaction for architecture studies (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • 0st
    in the UK for academic support in architecture studies, out of 60 institutions (NSS 2024)
  • Top0
    in the UK for teaching in architecture studies, out of 60 institutions (NSS 2024)
  • Aimed at professionals who already hold a HNC or HND in a relevant architecture-related subject and who want to gain an honours degree, this three-year part-time course provides direct entry to year three of the five-year part-time degree.
  • This course is in the UK's top 10 for graduate prospects - outcomes, a measure of the success in employability or further study of graduates completing their first degree (ranked 7 out of 50 institutions) (Complete University Guide 2025)
  • Top 10 in the UK for learning opportunities in architecture studies, out of 60 institutions (NSS 2024).
  • Develop professional skills using our industry-standard hardware and software such as sketching and computer-aided drawing.
  • You will work on projects with real clients and employers.
  • Sustainability is embedded in the curriculum with modules in sustainable environmental design and Building Information Modelling (BIM).
  • Showcase your final-year projects to employers and the public at our end-of-year summer show. Students have, in the past, secured graduate employment as a result.
  • You’ll be assigned a personal tutor who can assist you with pastoral support to help you make the most of your learning.

Course overview

The course explores three branches of the fascinating architectural technology industry: design, technology and professional practice. This is complemented by modules in sustainable environmental design and Building Information Modelling (BIM).

Taught by a dedicated and well-qualified team, the architectural design and technology course is professionally accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists, meaning that the curriculum meets the specific needs of the architectural technology industry. Building on your existing HNC or HND qualification, the curriculum equips students with a strong grounding in architectural design, construction technology, technical design and professional practice. 

Students also have the opportunity to work in our architectural technology studio. Fully-equipped with the latest version of industry standard software, this modern studio space was developed to give a sense of the feel and atmosphere of a working professional studio, bringing students together from various built environment courses to collaborate as they would in the real-world workplace.

Our graduates also regularly win top industry awards, including the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists' (CIAT) 2022 AT awards where recent graduate, Ian Westhead was awarded the Student Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology Project.

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Email: admissions@solent.ac.ukCall: 023 8201 5066

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Email: admissions.international@solent.ac.ukCall: +44 (0)23 8201 5066

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Student work

Our creative degrees allow our students to develop a critical eye for design with a knowledge of different design approaches and problem solving techniques. Take a look at some of the great work they produce.

Course features

  • Professional accreditation

    This course has been accredited by a professional body

  • Specialist facilities

    This course has access to specialist facilities

  • Part-time option

    You can study this course part-time

  • Apply direct

    You can apply direct to Solent University for this course

Who is this course for?

This architectural design and technology course is for applicants who already hold a HNC or HND in a relevant architecture-related subject and who wish to gain a full BA (Hons) degree. It's also ideal for those who want to attain chartered status with the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists after graduation.

What does this course lead to?

This course prepares graduates for a range of careers within a number of organisations, such as architectural and architectural technology practices, local authorities and building contractors.

The majority of our graduates find employment as architectural technologists within architectural practices, such as Corstorphine & Wright, ADAM Architecture, HPW, HGP Architects, Noviun Architects, HNW architects and even as far afield as Spain and Australia. Some graduates work for local government, such as Hampshire County Council and Dorset County Council.

Graduate stories

Hear from Solent alumni about where their careers have taken them and how studying at Solent prepared them for their future.

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Solent has prepared me to come into the construction industry with a great understanding of how it operates

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Joao Virtudes

Architectural Technologist

Meet the team

The University cannot guarantee any particular members of staff will teach specific aspects of the course in the future, but will endeavour to ensure the teaching team maintains their balance of experience and qualifications.

Facilities

Facilities available to students include AutoCAD, Revit, Google SketchUp Pro, 3D printers and large format scanners. By using industry-standard hardware and software, Solent students can develop the specific skills required by the architectural technology industry such as sketching and computer-aided drawing – as well as transferable skills they can apply in other industries.

Our vibrant campus brings state-of-the-art facilities to enhance your learning and elevate your student experience. Our award-winning teaching building, The Spark is centred around students and offers a stimulating study environment with flexible learning spaces. Away from studying, why not try out the gyms, fitness studios and sports halls in our £28 million Sports Complex, or watch a blockbuster film at our student-run cinema with Dolby Atmos audio.

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