Architectural Technology - Foundation Degree
Start Date: 15th September 2025
Code: YHPC2041A1
- Higher Education
- Part-Time
- Coleraine
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Essentials
Duration: 3 Years Part-time
Start date: 15th September 2025
End date: 9th June 2028
Day: Mon
Time: 09:00-21:00
Information Event: Yes
Course fees for each year.
Year 1 | Year 2 | Year 3 | Total Fee | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fee | £1235 | £1235 | £1235 | £3705 |
Reduced Fee | £705 | £705 | £705 | £2115 |
Fees are payable annually.
The fees for year 2 and year 3 may be subject to change.
Course Content
Our new Foundation Degree in Architectural Technology, which is validated by Ulster University, focuses on the technical aspects of building design and construction and includes a focus on sustainable and innovative design within the ever-evolving modern built environment.
Architectural technologists develop conceptual design through to final construction ensuring buildings are well designed and detailed, whilst being functional and energy efficient. The course is ideal for people who are interested in a career in Architectural Technology, who require a Foundation degree to progress to higher academic qualifications and/or to enhance employment prospects.
The course will be delivered on a part-time basis over three years with attendance in college on one day per week. The remaining four days will be spent with the employer. Generally, students must source and secure a suitable placement location/provider themselves, but the college may be able to assist with that for those applicants unable to do so. (Further details on this will be available upon application and interview)
If you are currently employed or starting a relevant role you may be eligible for the Higher Level Apprenticeship (HLA) in Architectural Technology. Note that there are currently no course fees for an HLA.
Progression is by articulation to the second year of Ulster University’s BSc Hons Architectural Technology and Management, with a further two years of study required. Within Ulster University alternative routes include the BSc Hons in Building Surveying. Alternatively, you can undertake further study for a degree in another construction-related discipline or progress to employment in the construction industry.
Key areas of study:
- Architectural Technology
- Construction Technology
- Architectural Design Project
- Digital Construction
- Mathematics and Structures
- Materials and Comfort
- Design Principles and Management
- BIM Applications
- Building Refurbishment and Design
- Supervised Work Based Learning (Placement)
Calling All SMEs
If you have less than 250 employees you may be eligible for up to 100% funding for this course. Contact our Business Engagement Team.
Special Features
In college, teaching will be supported and reinforced through a series of guest speaker presentations, relevant site and study visits and other special events. There may be the potential for the student to undertake additional courses during their time on this programme to gain additional qualifications in, for example, Building Information Modelling, AutoCAD, Sketchup.
This course is validated by Ulster University.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is a combination of coursework, practical and written examination including work-based learning which is covered by the work placement element of the course.