Year one modules

Communication and CAD1
You improve your drawing, modelling, writing and CAD skills, as well as knowledge of the visual language of architecture.

Design studio
Through a series of increasingly complex design studio projects, you gain the skills to be a self-directed technical architectural designer.

Year two modules

Integrated technology
Introduces some of the standard construction practices associated with domestic buildings. You explore the physical and scientific processes and principles applied to the integrative technical design process.

Technical studio 1
This module introduces some of the significant construction, development and technical design factors associated with domestic buildings through lectures, labs and building analysis.

Environmental technology 1
You are introduced to the principles of environmentally responsible design.

Construction 1
You learn about the basic principles of detail design, structures and materials.

Year three modules

CAD2
You gain key skills in 2D and 3D computer drafting. You develop your proficiency in industry-standard CAD systems and your critical appreciation of CAD in the design of buildings is encouraged.

Design project 2A and 2B
You develop your skills as an architectural designer through a complex technical design project. You also gain an insight into the principles of building stability related to structural theory and lectures on building construction.

Year four modules

Architectural conservation
You examine the behaviour of materials and procedures associated with the conservation of historic buildings. You also look at the effects of environmental and ethical issues on the built environment.

History of architectural technology and design
This module identifies key historical developments in the built environment. You examine the social and political fields which influence building design, construction and the influences of climate and technology on the building process.

Environment technology 2
This module introduces the analytical tools required to assess the environmental performance of building materials and building engineering services such as methods of control over the internal environment.

Year five modules

Professional practice
You develop your understanding of office practices and explore contemporary good practice and management skills by looking at the advantages of inter-disciplinary teams working with design and construction professionals.

Fire and safety
You examine the principles of design and construction and regulatory requirements and codes of practice. You learn about the complex interaction of human and physical factors governing fire, health and safety hazards in buildings, allowing you to minimise risk through good design.

Environment technology 3
This is an advanced environmental module. You develop your ability to integrate environmental design solutions into the design development.

Year six modules

Comprehensive design project
This is your final design project in which you deal with more complex building types. You combine your learning from other modules into an appropriate and sophisticated design solution.

Technical report
You examine in detail a technical aspect from your final project in an illustrated report based on your research. You receive tutorial guidance from a relevant expert.