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About Architectural Technology Advanced Entry, Bsc (hons) in University of Central Lancashire (UCLAN)

Current application are only being accepted for direct entry into third year part time and second year full time.

If you are interested in the technical side of architecture, rather than the creative, then our fully accredited degree will develop your expertise in the technology, management and legal aspects of construction. The course covers the range of design problems that architectural technologists work on, including commercial, industrial, retail, leisure and residential projects and these may involve new-build, adaptation, restoration maintenance or interiors. You will be set a number of design projects throughout the course and may undertake these in groups or on an individual basis, to gain the knowledge and skills which enable you to find efficient and effective solutions to the design and construction of buildings.

• The course is fully accredited by both the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT) and the Chartered Institute Of Building.
• One of our students took the top prize for the CIAT 2018 Student Award for Excellence in Architectural Technology.
• 2016 and 2018 Times Higher Education award winner for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts.

The Architectural Technology degree has been running successfully for a number of years at Preston, offering both full, part-time and sandwich modes of study. The course is fully accredited by the CIAT and there is recognition in the wider community and within industry of the quality of the course and its progression to career pathways and number of students over the years winning regional and national awards.

We are committed to delivering academic learning of the highest quality, helping you to stretch your mind and fulfil your university ambitions. This course combines the academic expertise of industry active staff with visiting lectures from practice and professional bodies.

You will be taught by highly experienced tutors.

The five main areas of study are:

• Project Inception
• Project Planning
• Design Process
• Contract Management
• Professional Practice

58% from listed boards (The All Indian Senior School Certificate awarded by the Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE), or The Indian School Certificate (ISC) awarded by the Indian Council for School Examinations (ICSE), or a recognised Indian State Education Board, such as the West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra and Karnataka Education Boards
60% from other boards, not listed above
Where a specific subject is required for entry to the degree programme, 58% must be achieved in this subject
Pre-University Certificate, Government of Karnataka can be considered – send to tutor – evidence from Govind included in entry requirements folder
3% margin to be considered by UCLan staff based on reputation of institution, work experience etc

65% in Year 12 English *
Or
65% average grade in Year 11 and Year 12 English provided Year 12 is not below 60%
Or
Standard English language requirements – IELTS 6 or equivalent

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