CAO Code LY538

Letterkenny Campus

Bachelor of Science (Hons)

Architectural Technology

4 years / Level 8 / Full-time / Work Placement

Is this course for me?

Our Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Architectural Technology perfectly positions you to have a creative and exciting career in the construction industry designing innovative technical solutions for building projects from concept to completion.

Certain semesters of this course are taken in common with other courses.

Year One

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
1	Mathematics 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Construction Technology 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Physics 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Architectural Project 1	Mandatory	10	8
	Technical Writing & Communication	Mandatory	5	3
2	Building Services 1	Mandatory	5	4
	Architectural Project 2	Mandatory	10	8
	Construction Technology 2	Mandatory	5	4
	Construction Management Principles	Mandatory	5	4
	Land Surveying & GIS	Mandatory	5	4

Year Two

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
3	Applied Graphic Communications	Mandatory	5	4
	Architectural Project 3	Mandatory	10	8
	Structural Design & Materials	Mandatory	5	4
	Construction Technology 3	Mandatory	5	4
	Architectural History & Conservation	Mandatory	5	4
4	Construction Technology 4	Mandatory	5	4
	Architectural Project 4	Mandatory	15	8
	Site Organisation	Mandatory	5	4
	Building Services 2	Mandatory	5	4

Year Three

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS
5	Management Practice in the Built Environment	Mandatory	10
	Capstone Project	Mandatory	15
	Research Project	Mandatory	10
	Active Learning Diary & Professional Competencies	Mandatory	25

Year Four

SEMESTER	MODULES	MANDATORY/ELECTIVE	CREDITS	CONTACT HOURS
7	Architectural Project 5	Mandatory	15	8
	Statutory Approvals	Mandatory	5	3
	Building Energy Performance	Mandatory	5	4
	Dissertation Proposal	Mandatory	5	4
8	Architectural Project 6	Mandatory	15	8
	Specification & Tendering Procedures	Mandatory	5	4
	Dissertation	Mandatory	10	4

Follow-on Courses

Follow up programmes elsewhere include:

Masters degree in other institutes or universities at home or abroad

Entry Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

Leaving Certificate

Minimum Six O6/H7
Maths O6/H7
English or Irish O6/H7

At least two H5

Number of Places	24

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Student Experience

-- Jason McClintock, Architectural Technologist, Carr Architects Ballybofey, Co. Donegal.

I had left school intending to complete an IT oriented course but had always had a keen interest in buildings, and also design, so when I saw LYIT was offering a new course in 2007 in Architectural Technology I jumped at the opportunity. To me, the facilities offered to students in this course is unparalleled. There are dedicated, state of the art computer labs, specifically allocated for the course with advanced computer systems and the latest software that is regularly used in architectural design offices. The tutors and lecturers who carry the course are actively involved in the building industry, therefore real life examples are used to supplement the coursework. This also has the added benefit of allowing students to gain a foothold in a really competitive and rewarding profession. I would highly recommend the course to anyone thinking of getting into the building industry at any level as the course covers a broad range of subjects from which you can branch off into a multitude of disciplines.

Career Pathways

The main employers are:

Architectural Practice
Local Authority
Property Development Companies
Engineering Firms
BIM Specialist
Graphic Design Companies
Housing Assocations
Manufacturing

Graduate Careers

Graduate careers typically include:

Architectural Technologist
BIM Manager

Employer Testimonials

-- Hamilton Architects

Hamilton Architects and LYIT have built a strong relationship in recent years based on a shared passion for excellence and innovation in architectural technologies. As an employer of LYIT graduates from the Architectural Technology course we have benefited from the depth of knowledge and professionalism they demonstrate and are proud to be contributing to the delivery of training in emerging technologies including the Certificate in Building Information Modelling. We look forward to continuing our partnership with LYIT and working with more graduates of the Architectural Technology course in the future.

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Key Information

Non Eu students will apply via https://noneuapply.lyit.ie/
There is a €20 application fee that all non eu students need to pay in order to submit their application .
All programmes will start in Sept 2022
Students can apply from Jan 2022 onwards

Click here for the Alternative to Work Placement

Fees

EU Fees: €3,000

Non-EU Fees: €10,500

Further Information

Department Administration: +353 (0)74 918 6406 / +353 (0)74 918 6410

Head of Department Anne Boner
Email: Anne.Boner@lyit.ie
Telephone: +353 (0)74 918 6403

School and Department
Faculty of Engineering & Technology
Department of Civil Engineering & Construction