Course Overview
This course will teach you the skills required for a successful career in industry, including the fundamentals of building design requirements from development through to completion.
You will learn critical skills in design and development to be proficient in advising on appropriate technology. On completion of this course, you will gain a creative attitude and be skilled in detailing to design, using both graphic and computer-aided drafting techniques.
This course is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and hosts the CIAT Centre of Excellence, and is also accredited by the Chartered Institute of Building (CIOB).
General Eligibility
Our entry requirements indicate standard and Minimum qualifications with which we usually accept students. However, competition for places varies yearly, and you aren't guaranteed a business if you meet the minimum qualifications.
The University does not sponsor students to study in part-time programs in the UK under the Student Visa route. International Applicants must therefore have other valid immigration leave to check on this program.
Advanced entry
Advanced entry into Year 2, Year 3, or Year 4 is possible for students with suitable qualifications.
Minimum Year 1
SQA Higher
Standard Entry Requirement
BBCC
National 5 Grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.
Minimum Offer Entry Requirement
CCCC
National 5 grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.
A Level
CCD
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
Irish Leaving Certificate
H3, H3, H3, H3 at HL
OL Maths and English at O4
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
MMM (Merit, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
BTEC National Diploma Level 3
DD (Distinction, Distinction) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Award of Diploma with 26 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 5, 5, and 5.
Grade 4 in SL Maths and English.
T-Level
Pass Including GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
Minimum Year 2
SQA Advanced Higher
BBC
National 5 Grade C in Maths (Lifeskills Maths and Application Maths are accepted) and English.
A Level
BBB
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
BTEC Extended Diploma Level 3
DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) in a related subject.
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.
HNC
Pass in a relevant subject with a B grade in the graded unit.
Minimum Year 3
Irish Ordinary Degree
Pass in a relevant subject with 50% or above at the first sitting in all final year subjects.
HND
Pass HND in a relevant subject with a Grade B at SCQF Level 8 in all graded units.
Minimum Year 4
Irish Ordinary Degree
Pass in a relevant subject with 60% overall, with a minimum of 50% at first sitting in all final year subjects.
Part Time Work Details
20 hours per week
Language Requirement
IELTS (Academic)
6.0 overall, with no component below 5.5
TOEFL Internet-Based Test
80 overall, with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking, and 17 in writing
Pearson’s Test of Academic English
56 overall, with a minimum of 51 in each component
Cambridge C2 Proficiency (formerly Cambridge English Proficiency (CPE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge B2 First (formerly Cambridge English First (FCE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Cambridge C1 Advanced (formerly Cambridge English Advanced (CAE))
169 overall, with a minimum of 162 in each component
Trinity Integrated Skills Test (ISE)
III, ISE III, ISEIV with a pass in each component
LanguageCert English language qualification
B2 Communicator Test with an overall 39 or above and 25 or above in all skills