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BSc Architectural Technology with foundation year

University of Roehampton

Bring together spatial design, construction and environmental thinking. Develop ways to communicate building ideas while understanding their technical and social context.

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01

Is this for you?

For students who want an initial foundation year before progressing through the named degree, subject to progression requirements.

02

What you will learn

Published modules

Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes.

  • Academic Skills and Communication (foundation students only)Foundation
  • Data Analysis and Research SkillsFoundation
  • Introduction to the Built EnvironmentFoundation
  • Applied Knowledge and Skills in the Built EnvironmentFoundation
  • Introduction to the Built Environment, Professional Skills and Context
  • Architectural Design: Principles and Representation
  • Interdisciplinary Design Project 1
  • Construction Science, Technology and Materials 2
  • Architecture, Structures and Environment
  • Sustainable and Emerging Technologies
  • Construction Project Management
  • Interdisciplinary Design Project 3

Put it into practice

Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.

  • Illustrative example: Sketch a proposal for a small community space and justify its layout, accessibility and material choices.
Subject areas

Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.

Building designConstruction technologySustainability
03

Explore your career potential

Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.

Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.

Architect

Additional training or accreditation required

Design buildings and coordinate projects through design and construction.

Starting out
£31,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£58,000

How to get there: Complete the recognised architecture education, professional practice and assessment route required for ARB registration; a related undergraduate or certificate award is not sufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Architectural technologist

Related career

Translate architectural concepts into practical technical building designs.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

CAD technician

Related career

Produce precise technical drawings and digital models.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£42,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s specific software, quantitative or technical skills through practical projects; additional specialist training may be needed beyond this curriculum.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Construction manager

Experience required

Coordinate site teams, budgets, safety and delivery of building projects.

Starting out
£27,000
UK median (2025)
£56,021
Experienced
£65,000
How to read the median

Median for SOC 1122: production managers and directors in construction. The group includes responsibilities and seniority above an entry-level job. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Build relevant sector experience and a record of delivering projects, budgets or team results; senior responsibility and experienced pay are later-career outcomes.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building surveyor

Related career

Inspect buildings and advise on condition, repair and refurbishment.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Quantity surveyor

Related career

Manage construction costs, contracts and commercial risk.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building control officer

Additional training or accreditation required

Check building work against applicable construction requirements.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop construction/regulatory expertise, supervised inspection experience and the registration or competence certification required for the work undertaken.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Town planner

Related career

Plan land use and advise on development proposals.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£45,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Land surveyor

Related career

Measure land and produce survey data for development projects.

Starting out
£20,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Building services engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Design and manage heating, electrical and other building systems.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£51,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the engineering mathematics and specialist technical competence for this discipline; further accredited study and supervised experience may be needed, with separate professional-registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Civil engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Plan and deliver infrastructure such as transport, water and civil works.

Starting out
£29,000
UK median (2025)
£51,366
Experienced
£63,000
How to read the median

Covers professional civil engineers (SOC 2121), rather than construction technicians or tradespeople. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.

ONS · ASHE 2025

How to get there: Demonstrate the engineering mathematics and specialist technical competence for this discipline; further accredited study and supervised experience may be needed, with separate professional-registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Structural engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Analyse and design structures for stability, strength and safe use.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£55,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the engineering mathematics and specialist technical competence for this discipline; further accredited study and supervised experience may be needed, with separate professional-registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Estimator

Related career

Calculate project labour, material and delivery costs.

Starting out
£22,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£40,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Domestic energy assessor

Additional training or accreditation required

Assess the energy performance of homes and suggest improvements.

Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£35,000

How to get there: Complete the recognised domestic-energy-assessment qualification and join an approved accreditation scheme before issuing energy performance certificates.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Facilities manager

Experience required

Coordinate buildings, maintenance and services for organisations.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Build relevant sector experience and a record of delivering projects, budgets or team results; senior responsibility and experienced pay are later-career outcomes.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Environmental consultant

Related career

Assesses environmental effects and advises on improvement and compliance.

Starting out
£25,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000

How to get there: Apply subject knowledge through relevant projects and practical experience; check the employer’s technical, professional and recruitment requirements for this occupation.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Fire safety engineer

Additional training or accreditation required

Design and evaluate measures to reduce fire risk in buildings.

Starting out
£26,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£70,000

How to get there: Demonstrate the engineering mathematics and specialist technical competence for this discipline; further accredited study and supervised experience may be needed, with separate professional-registration requirements.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Business project manager

Experience required

Deliver projects by coordinating scope, people, budgets and risks.

Starting out
£29,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£75,000

How to get there: Build relevant sector experience and a record of delivering projects, budgets or team results; senior responsibility and experienced pay are later-career outcomes.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Purchasing manager

Experience required

Select suppliers and negotiate purchasing agreements.

Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000

How to get there: Build relevant sector experience and a record of delivering projects, budgets or team results; senior responsibility and experienced pay are later-career outcomes.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21

Higher education lecturer

Additional training or accreditation required

Teach university students and contribute to academic research.

Starting out
£37,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000

How to get there: Develop postgraduate subject expertise, usually a doctorate or equivalent professional standing, teaching experience and a competitive research/practice record; a taught master’s alone is not sufficient.

Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21
04

Study options and entry

Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31

Campus, mode and intake
London · On Campus · please enquire
Duration
To be confirmed
Published tuition fee
£9,790 / year
Awarding university
University of Roehampton
Entry requirements and routes

Level 3 64 UCAS Points

English language

ELLT test, No english test for On-site Level 3 holders.

Interview or assessment

No Interview

Classes and attendance

2-3 days a week on campus, 9 am to 3pm

05

Funding and support

FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION

CalmaLink needs to check this course’s funding before confirming it to you.

Student Finance England

Tuition fees: To be confirmed

Maintenance: To be confirmed

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.

For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.

Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.

Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.

Student Finance England makes the decision. We help you check. Official source

Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.

Funding source
Attendance and English

To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.

The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.

Read the official attendance guidance

Roehampton’s Disability and Dyslexia Service explicitly supports autistic students and other disabilities. Confidential appointments can discuss individual adjustments; evidence and eligibility may be required. Contact disabilities@roehampton.ac.uk before study or placements.

Sources and review

Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21

Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.

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