Architectural Technology BSc (Hons)

This professionally focused course is your gateway to a career in the architecture industry. You’ll explore how buildings are created, procured, constructed and managed, and develop a practical and imaginative approach to design through project-based learning.<br/><br/>As a specialist in architectural technology, you’ll be the link between concept and reality. You’ll learn to identify, assess and challenge client and user requirements, translating ideas and possibilities into effective, practical and sustainable building solutions.<br/><br/>Based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival style Arkwright building, you’ll study in a studio culture that reflects modern practice. Specialist facilities and expert guidance from staff will prepare you for a successful graduate career from day one.<br/><br/>**Key Features**<br/><br/><br/>- **Inspiring Spaces** | Work in our dedicated creative studio space, professional facilities, and workshops, including a model-making studio, 3D printing spaces, and dedicated computer labs featuring all the software you need for your projects.<br/><br/><br/>- **Industry-Facing Projects** | Take part in industry-set design projects, with creative briefs from real clients. Previously students have worked with Nottingham City Council, Gedling Country Park and Nottingham-based charity Emmanuel House.<br/><br/><br/>- **Exhibitions and Shows** | Exhibit your work at our final year Degree Shows and our annual Architecture Exchange event, attended by industry experts and prospective employers.<br/><br/><br/>**Key Statistics**<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 3 Ranking** | NTU is 3rd for the number of UG students studying Architecture, building and planning (HESA, 2023/24).<br/><br/><br/>- **Top 1 Ranking** | Architecture at NTU is ranked 1st in the UK for Teaching Quality (Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide, 2025).<br/><br/><br/>- **Student satisfaction** | 100% of BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology sandwich students are positive about their experience at NTU (NTU Student Survey, 2024).<br/>

If you’re looking for somewhere that’ll get you credibility, plenty of real-world experience, and the attention of employers, at Nottingham Trent University (NTU), you'll find all that and so much more.<br/><br/>They offer a huge range of undergraduate courses that have been created with careers in mind, built in collaboration with industry experts and accrediting bodies, with employer facing work experience included as standard – you’ll be sure to find a course to suit your interest and ambitions. <br/><br/>Choose to study at one of their university sites across Nottingham, and be a part of one of the UK’s top student cities with a reputation for being an affordable and friendly place to live. Or study in a vibrant capital city, at their newest campus in London, right in the creative core of one of the world’s top-ranked student cities. <br/><br/>Ranked 2nd in the UK for Student Life (University Compare 2026) and with NTU's accommodation gurantee, it's a place everyone can call home. Your first year of accommodation in Nottingham is guaranteed if you are offered and accept a place through Clearing (T&Cs apply). <br/><br/>Join NTU this September and enjoy GOLD-rated teaching, long-lasting employability support and incredible extracurricular opportunities at one of the UK’s largest and most applied to universities.<br/><br/>“Studying here has allowed me to challenge my perspectives and think critically. The support from tutors is second to none, and I've grown so much as a person and as a student.”<br/>Mary Jarvis, Psychology