UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE

Programme Specification

This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.

Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17

  1. Awarding Institution / Body
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. Teaching Institution and Location of Delivery
/ University of Central Lancashire
  1. University School/Centre
/ Art, Design and Fashion
  1. External Accreditation
/ Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Chartered Institute of Building
  1. Title of Final Award
/ BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology
  1. Modes of Attendance offered
/ Full-time
Part-time
Sandwich
  1. UCAS Code
/ K236
  1. Relevant Subject Benchmarking Group(s)
/ Architectural Technology 2014
  1. Other external influences
/ CIAT Accreditation Criteria
CIOB Educational Framework
  1. Date of production/revision of this form
/ January 2015 (PCR)
  1. Aims of the Programme

The aims of the programme leading to the award of BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology is to provide students with the education that enables them to enter professional practice of architectural technology. Specifically the programme aims to:
  • instil in students a sense of enthusiasm and passion for architectural technology,
an appreciation of its application in different contexts and involve them in an
intellectually stimulating and satisfying experience of learning and studying
  • underline the essential position of science and technology to the design,
production and performance of building and construction
  • emphasise the value placed on detailed design, health and safety and production
information, including technical regulatory factors affecting buildability,
sustainability and performance
  • impart knowledge of procurement and contract administration
  • exploit both knowledge and understanding of architectural technology to
provide an analytical methodology in the derivation of solutions to
construction-related problems
  • give an understanding of site investigation and diagnostic surveying
  • develop an understanding and appreciation of the process of architectural,
technical and structural design and building services
  • reflect upon architectural technology in a technological, social, legal and
economic context
  • initiate an understanding of business and management skills including
professional practice as appropriate to the profession of architectural technology
and to be developed through subsequent professional development.
  1. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

A.Knowledge and Understanding
  1. ability to analyse, synthesise and evaluate design factors in order to produce design solutions which will satisfy performance, production and procurement criteria.
  2. ability to design, select and specify materials, components and assembly and the management, coordination, communication, presentation and monitoring of solutions which perform to the agreed brief and standards in terms of time, cost and quality

Teaching and Learning Methods
Knowledge attainment will be through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity.
Assessment methods
Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio.
B.Subject-specific skills
  1. Technology: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse, synthesise and evaluate design solutions, production specifications, quality control, performance in use and monitoring of construction requirements.
  2. Design, Procedures & Practice: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse and evaluate the development & testing of technical design solutions, technical regulatory factors affecting project design, detailed design and production information, design procedures, selection of a project technical design, design proposals, planning work carried out by teams, individuals and self, organising information, information exchange and retrieval, business and management and professional practice.
  3. Procurement & Contracts: Demonstrate the ability to understand, apply, analyse and evaluate procurement methods and techniques, procedures for project tenders and bids, contract administration and health and safety within the construction industry.

Teaching and Learning Methods
Subject specific skills will be attained through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity.
Assessment methods
Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio.
C.Thinking Skills
Student should demonstrate the ability to:
C1. develop creative and innovative solutions;
C2. make informed judgements based on knowledge;
C3. apply knowledge and understanding to the solution of qualitative and quantitative problems;
C4. question current theories and practice;
C5…recognise and analyse novel problems and plan strategies for their solution;
C6 recognise and implement good practice.
Teaching and Learning Methods
Thinking skills development will be attained by participation in seminars, tutorials, design projects and workshop activities.
Assessment methods
Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio.
D.Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
Student should demonstrate the ability to:
  1. communicate in visual and written forms;
  2. use a variety of skills in number application;
  3. use a variety of IT and CAD skills;
  4. employ a variety of skills in working with others;
  5. develop strategies for using a variety of skills to improve, monitor and improve own learning performance;
  6. employ a variety of skills in problem solving;

Teaching and Learning Methods
Skills attainment will be attained through lectures, seminars, tutorials and studio activity.
Assessment methods
Assignments, examinations, design projects, laboratory and portfolio.
13.Programme Structures* / 14.Awards and Credits*
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Credit rating
Level 6 / AO3996
AO3006
BN3001
AO3037
BN3030 / Design Project 3
Tectonic Design
Performance Studies
Architectural Management
Sustainability and Building Conservation / 40
20
20
20
20 / Bachelor Honours Degree in Architectural Technology
Requires 360 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 or above and 100 at Level 6
Bachelor Degree in Architectural Technology
Requires 320 credits including a minimum of 220 at Level 5 and 60 at Level 6
Bachelor Honours Degree in Architectural Technology with Sandwich
Requires 480 credits including a minimum of 120 at level 6 and 240 at level 5
Sandwich
Year / BN2830 / Industrial Experience / 120
Level 5 / AO2300
AO2987
AO2988
BN2012
BN2002
BN2606
AO2004 / Bim and Professional Practice
Design Project 2
3D Design & BIM
Contract Law
Sustainable Environment 2
Town Planning & Building Control
Building Technology 2 / 20
20
20
10
10
20
20 / Diploma of Higher Education in Architectural Technology
Requires 240 credits including a minimum of 100 at Level 5 or above
Level 4 / AO1987
BN1460
AO1988
AO1005
AO1004 / Design Project 1
Law & Management
CAD
Architectural History & Theory 1
Building Technology 1 / 40
20
20
20
20 / Certificate of Higher Education in Architectural Technology
Requires 120 credits at Level 4 or above
*Delete rows not applicable to this Programme Specification
15.Personal Development Planning
Structured programme of activities offered linked to professional body requirements. Students are encouraged to review own progress, set goals and plan to achieve set targets.
16.Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications, together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
For students of ‘curriculum2000’ - a 12 unit profile made up of one of the following configurations:
2 no. A2 level subjects
1 no. A2 level subject and 1 single Advanced VCE
1 double award Advanced VCE
2 single award Advanced VCE
Specific entry requirements for BSc(Hons) Architectural Technology are 260 points including GCSE Maths and/ or English at Grade C or above. Other acceptable qualifications include: Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade passes, Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade passes, International Baccalaureate BTEC National Certificate/Diploma Kitemarked Access Course Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree-level studies are welcome. If candidates have not studied recently they may be required to undertake an Access programme.
Applicants should possess a portfolio of examples of work for presentation at interview (if required).
17.Key sources of information about the programme


  • UCAS prospectus

  • Grenfell Baines School of Architecture Construction and Environment


18.Curriculum Skills Map
Please tick in the relevant boxes where individual Programme Learning Outcomes are being assessed
Level / Module Code / Module Title / Core (C), Compulsory (COMP) or Option (O) / Programme Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and understanding / Subject-specific Skills / Thinking Skills / Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
A1 / A2 / B1 / B2 / B3 / C1 / C2 / C3 / C4 / C5 / C6 / D1 / D2 / D3 / D4 / D5 / D6
LEVEL 6 / AO3996 / Design Project 3 / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO3006 / Tectonic Design / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
BN3001 / Performance Studies / Comp /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO3037 / Architectural Management / Comp /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
BN3030 / Sustainability & Building Conservation / Comp /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
Sandwich
Year / BN2830 / With the following for ‘sandwich year’Industrial Experience
AO2300 / Bim and Professional Practice / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
LEVEL 5 / AO2987 / Design Project 2 / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO2988 / 3D Design & Modelling / Core /  /  /  /  / 
BN2012 / Contract Law / Comp /  /  /  /  /  / 
BN2002 / Sustainable Environment 2 / Comp /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
BN2606 / Town Planning & Development Control / Comp /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO2004 / Building Technology 2 / Core /  /  /  /  /  / 
LEVEL 4 / AO1987 / Design Project 1 / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO1006 / Architectural Communication / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 
BN1460 / Law & Management / Comp /  /  /  /  / 
AO1988 / IT & CAD / Comp /  /  /  /  /  / 
AO1005 / Architectural History & Theory 1 / Comp /  /  /  /  / 
AO1004 / Building Technology 1 / Core /  /  /  /  /  /  /  / 

Note:Mapping to other external frameworks, e.g. professional/statutory bodies, will be included within Student Course Handbooks