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Course type
Undergraduate
UCAS code
K343
Entry requirements
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Why study this course?

An exciting career in architectural technology is just around the corner. Our Architectural Technology (including foundation year) BSc is a four-year course, designed to prepare you for a career as an architectural technologist. Learn essential study skills in your first year, then apply those skills over the next three years to become a knowledgeable and versatile architectural technologist.

Go from potential to professional. The first-year modules are designed to form a solid foundation for your entire degree program, where you will develop key academic skills such as problem-solving, presentation and communication, digital literacy and application of mathematics in the context of the Built Environment discipline.

Look beyond the foundations. On this course you will learn how to assess building structures, systems, materials and components. Through a variety of practical, hands-on experiences, you will become proficient in the vast array of techniques, processes and solutions that are required in the design and planning process of modern construction projects.

Become an expert in the future of architectural technology. Every new building needs an architectural technology specialist to assess the functionality and performance of the structure. Every specialist needs a thorough grounding in the technical knowledge and study skills necessary to succeed in the built environment sector. With our Architectural Technology (including foundation year) BSc (Hons) course, that specialist could be you. After four years, you could be advising major industry clients on project designs, specifications, feasibility, and contract management.

This foundation course is designed for students with the motivation to become active members of the built environment industry, but who may not have the qualifications necessary to apply to one of our three-year degree courses. You will develop key study skills and gain enough academic experience to go on to excel in any of our built environment programmes. This course is also perfect for mature students looking to update their experience or want an extra year to prepare.

Let London teach you. This course allows you to gain experience working with major national and international organisations within the real-estate sector, and thanks to our location in central London, those organisations are right on your doorstep. We offer a variety of guest lectures, fieldwork and site visits, all of which are designed to provide you with the opportunity to connect with influential property companies, as well as gain necessary industry knowledge and experience.

Get ready for the rest of your degree. During the first year of your foundation degree, you will have gained all the study skills you need to succeed. Then you will be ready to join all the other students beginning the three-year Architectural Technology and benefit from exactly the same course content and module curriculum. After three years you will be ready to graduate as a professional architectural technologist.

Gain experience of the sector

You'll have the opportunity to work with national and international organisations within the construction and real-estate sector

The best of both worlds

This course combines innovation with technical expertise, giving you the skills to turn creative concepts into sound functional structures

Learn the skills you need to reach your full potential

This four-year degree course includes an intensive foundation year (Year 0), which will provide you with the skills required for your subsequent three years of study

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Course details

In addition to the University's standard entry requirements, you should have:

  • GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English
  • GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics

Accelerated study

If you have relevant qualifications or credit from a similar course, it may be possible to enter this course at an advanced stage rather than beginning in the first year. Please note, advanced entry is only available for September start. Please see our information for students applying for advanced entry.

To discuss specific qualifications that may make you eligible for advanced entry to this course, please contact courseenquiries@londonmet.ac.uk.

Accreditation of Prior Learning

Any university-level qualifications or relevant experience you gain prior to starting university could count towards your course at London Met. Find out more about applying for Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL).

English language requirements

To study a degree at London Met, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language. If you require a Student visa (previously Tier 4) you may need to provide the results of a Secure English Language Test (SELT) such as Academic IELTS. This course requires you to meet our standard requirements.

If you need (or wish) to improve your English before starting your degree, the University offers a Pre-sessional Academic English course to help you build your confidence and reach the level of English you require.

Assessment for your study may include coursework, examinations and written/practical tests. Your coursework types will be varied, including reports, essays, presentations and portfolios. Assessments for this course will be developed in line with the University tariff guidelines and policy.

The School of the Built Environment has a range of industry-linked postgraduate courses available on a full-time and part-time basis in construction, engineering, project management and real estate. These courses would be ideal for postgraduate progression:

Construction Project Management - MSc
Global Human Resource Management - MA
Project Management - MSc
Quantity Surveying - MSc
Real Estate - MSc

If you study your undergraduate degree with us, as a graduate of London Met, you'll be entitled to a 20% discount on a postgraduate course if you continue your studies with us.
* exclusions apply

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How to apply

If you're a UK applicant wanting to study full-time starting in September, you must apply via UCAS unless otherwise specified. If you're an international applicant wanting to study full-time, you can choose to apply via UCAS or directly to the University.

If you're applying for part-time study, you should apply directly to the University. If you require a Student visa, please be aware that you will not be able to study as a part-time student at undergraduate level.

When to apply

The University and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS) accepts applications for full-time courses starting in September from one year before the start of the course. Our UCAS institution code is L68.

If you will be applying direct to the University you are advised to apply as early as possible as we will only be able to consider your application if there are places available on the course.

To find out when teaching for this degree will begin, as well as welcome week and any induction activities, view our academic term dates.

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