Use your creative skills to turn architectural designs into sustainable, liveable buildings – and learn to take the lead on major construction projects.
See some award-winning work from our Architectural Technology students.
Architectural Technology student workArchitectural technologists are a key part of any construction team, qualified to lead construction projects from design through to completion.
At ARU, our Architectural Technology degree course focuses on the link between building design and production. It gives you the technical understanding to bridge the two – and take the lead on major built environment projects.
In our specialist model-making studios and out on site visits, we’ll explore the technology of architecture. You’ll become adept at fine-tuning the design of buildings so that they’re truly usable, liveable and sustainable.
Harvey Hale
2021 Student Award for Excellence
Harvey Hale
2021 Student Award for Excellence
Kori Moore
2021 Student Award for Excellence
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At ARU you’ll be based in our School of Architecture, with use of:
Our workshop provision includes a model making studio with laser cutter and hand tools, model making area within the mechanical engineering workshop with access to another laser cutter and hand tools. 3d printing lab with a ranger of 3d printers also located MedBIC 018.
All our Architectural Technology students can take part in:
There’s also the chance to take an optional placement year as part of this course, and gain practical work experience.
Our three-year degree is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists (CIAT), and designated as a Construction Industries Board course in the built environment.
Our three-year degree is accredited by the Chartered Association of Building Engineers (CABE).
Professor of Architecture
Lecturer Practitioner in Architecture
Lecturer Practitioner in Architecture
Senior Lecturer
Faculty Director of Research Students; Course Leader, MSc Town Planning
Course Leader for Architectural Technology
As an expert in the technical side of architectural design, you’ll be ready to work in a range of architectural and construction roles.
There are plenty of options to choose from. You might manage building projects, making sure that budgets and deadlines are met, the correct materials are used, and regulations are satisfied. You might pursue opportunities in manufacturing and processing, town planning, management, or Government institutions.
You could set up a practice on your own, join an established architecture or design practice, or take freelance jobs with firms such as property developers.
Whichever path interests you most, you can be sure that you’ll graduate with the knowledge, skills and abilities that industry needs. We work with employers, and they help us review what we teach and how we teach it – offering hands-on, practical opportunities to learn through work-based projects, internships or placements.
Graduation doesn't need to be the end of your time with us, of course. If you’d like to continue your studies, we offer a range of postgraduate degrees including our MSc Construction Project Management and MSc Town Planning. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.
"ARU is a great place to learn, which is welcoming and rewarding. [It’s] given me the tools to become the success that I have."
BRANDON SCHMIDT
BA (Hons) Architectural Technology graduate and Head of Technical Department, Redrow plc
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Chelmsford has something for everyone, and our green, modern campus is just ten minutes from the city centre.
Get to know ChelmsfordYou have the option to take a placement year as part of this course. It’s a great chance to get hands-on experience in the industry you want to work in.
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