BSc in Architectural Technology
Course Overview
This course integrates technical theory with practical application to equip students with real life problem-solving and communication skills and a broad understanding of construction technology, building regulations, health and safety legislation and the theory and integration of environmental and sustainable design.
The first year of this course will be delivered to all Year 1 Construction Management, Building Surveying and Architectural Technology students. At the end of first year students can request to transfer to the Building Surveying or Construction Management course.
What makes this course different
Work Placement
In Year 3 students undertake an industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Transfer after 1st Year
At the end of first year students can request to transfer to the Building Surveying or Construction Management course.
Work in Interdisciplinary Teams
Throughout the 4 years of the course students will share modules with Building Surveying, Construction Management and Quantity Surveying students. In this way students have a unique opportunity to work in interdisciplinary teams and thus develop skills essential to the working environment.
Understanding the Industry
Architectural Technology is the application of science and engineering knowledge to the design of buildings. Architectural Technologists are technical designers, skilled in the application and integration of construction technologies in the building design process. They work together with architects in multidisciplinary teams to achieve efficient and effective technical design solutions which are robust, durable, and sustainable.
Career Opportunities
Future Careers:
- Architectural Technologist
- CAD Technician
- Fire Risk Assessor
- Urban Designer
In these areas:
- Engineering
- Construction
- Architecture
- Estates Management
Graduates work at
Course Delivery and Modules
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Year 1
- Construction Technology
- Design & Creativity in the Built Environment
- Measured Surveys
- Materials Technology
- Report Writing and Communications
- AutoCAD
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Building Services
- Building Quantification
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Year 2
- Construction Technology
- Building Regulations
- Structures
- Building Services
- Architectural Technical Design
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
- Graphics and Visualisation
- Integrated Group Project
- Materials Performance
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Year 3
- Work Placement
- Construction Technology
- Procedures and Documentation
- Planning & Development Control
- Health, Safety & Environmental
- BIM (Building Information Modeling)
Work Placement
In Year 3 students undertake an industry work placement where they gain important contacts within the industry to help them in their future careers.
Education Progression
On completion of this course, students will be eligible to transfer to Year 4 of the Level 8 course: BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology. (This will be subject to student numbers. Where places are limited, offers will be linked to the final GPA achieved.)
Fees and Funding
Please find information on fees and funding here: www.dkit.ie/fees
Entry Requirements
Standard entry requirements apply. There are no special entry requirements for this course.
Recent CAO Points
198
140
How To Apply
Apply on CAO
All standard entry first-year applicants must apply for entry through the CAO. See Important application dates for CAO and information for specific applicant types below:
Advanced Entry & Transfer Applications
Advanced Entry is for applicants who have previous educational achievements and/or work experience and want to be considered for direct entry into year 2, 3, or 4 of a course. This includes students looking to transfer to DkIT from another Higher Education provider.
International Application (non-EU)
International Applicants (not from or living in the EU) can apply through an agent or directly to DkIT to study this course.
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Disclaimer: All module titles are subject to change and for indicative purposes only. All courses are delivered subject to demand and timetables are subject to change. Elective Module options will only run subject to student numbers. The relevant Department will determine the viability of each elective module option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose that option. Students will be offered alternative elective modules on their programme should their preferred elective option not be proceeding. Award Options for Common Entry Programmes: The relevant Department will determine the viability of each award option proceeding depending on the number of students who choose either option. If the numbers for one of the Award options exceed available places, students for this option will be selected based on Academic Merit (highest grades).
