Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology

Faculty of Engineering & Science
Award Class
Awards
BSc
Programme Code CR_TARCH_7 Mode of Delivery Full Time No. of Semesters 6
NFQ Level 7 Embedded Award No Programme Credits 180
Next Review Date
Review Type Date
Programmatic Review 01/09/2025
Department ARCHITECTURE
Field of Study 5810 - Architecture & Urban Environment
 

Programme Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this programme the graduate will be able to demonstrate... :

# PO Domains Programme Learning Outcome
PO1 Knowledge - Breadth A broad knowledge and understanding of the wide and varied range of activities of Architectural Technical Design, including technical design documentation, construction technology, history & appreciation of architecture and management.
PO2 Knowledge - Kind The ability to apply knowledge of architectural technical design, construction technology, history & appreciation of architecture, management and information technology to develop fully detailed, dimensioned technical design documentation, appraise sites and buildings and supervise architectural projects to completion and handover.
PO3 Skill - Range The ability to use techniques, skills and computer based design tools necessary for Architectural Technology practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities.
PO5 Competence - Context The ability to comprehend, analyse and propose practical solutions to architectural technology problems.
PO6 Competence - Role The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and as part of a multi-disciplinary team and communicate with all others involved in the architectural process and society at large.
PO7 Competence - Learning to Learn The ability to identify and address learning needs to adapt successfully to change, provide for new architectural technologies and accommodate wider professional and ethical standards.
PO8 Competence - Insight An understanding of the wider social, political, business and economic context within which the Architectural Technologist operates and the need for high ethical standards in its practice, including the responsibliities of the Architectural Technology profession towards people and the environment.
 

Semester Schedules

Year 1 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6071 CTMS - Wood Samuel Vardy 2 5
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork MARESE BERMINGHAM 3 5
ENVI6004 Environment-Climate Change & H Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH6070 Intro. Architectural Graphics Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6051 Studio: Timber & Steel Samuel Vardy 5 10

Year 1 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6072 Architectural Graphics Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6073 CTMS - Masonry Samuel Vardy 2 5
ENVI6005 Environmental Materials & Serv Samuel Vardy 5 5
MATH6062 Mathematics for Architecture Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6054 Studio: Concrete & Masonry Samuel Vardy 4 10
 

Year 2 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6083 Arch Graphics: 3D fundamentals Samuel Vardy 2 5
ARCH6074 CTMS - Frames Samuel Vardy 2 5
ENVI6006 Services: Energy, Water & Dra Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH6084 Studio: Multi-storey Frames Samuel Vardy 2 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH6067 3D Visualization 1 Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH6078 Architectural History Samuel Vardy 1 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5

Year 2 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7044 Arch Graphics: 3D Modelling Samuel Vardy 2 5
ARCH6075 CTMS - Elements Samuel Vardy 2 5
ENVI7003 Climate Adaptation & Services Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH6085 Studio: Multi-storey Elements Samuel Vardy 3 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH8004 Adapt & Reuse: Conservation Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies Samuel Vardy 4 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying DES WALSH 3 5
 

Year 3 / Semester 1

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7040 CTMS - Basements Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7032 Studio: Commercial Multistorey Samuel Vardy 5 10
INTR7025 Work Placement in AEC Samuel Vardy 1 10
Elective 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7023 3D Visualization 2 Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH6067 3D Visualization 1 Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH8004 Adapt & Reuse: Conservation Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies Samuel Vardy 4 5
ARCH8021 Contemporary Research Topics Samuel Vardy 2 5
FREE6001 Free Choice Module PAUL GALLAGHER 3 5
CIVL6031 Health and Safety - Built Env DES WALSH 3 5
ARCH7029 Photoshop Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7030 SketchUp Samuel Vardy 1 5

Year 3 / Semester 2

Mandatory 
Code Title Module Coordinator Version Credits
ARCH7039 Advanced 3D Modelling Samuel Vardy 1 5
ARCH7041 CTMS - Cladding Samuel Vardy 1 5
ENVI7006 Environmental Assessment Samuel Vardy 3 5
ARCH6043 Professional Practice Contract Samuel Vardy 5 5
ARCH7034 Studio: Production Information Samuel Vardy 5 10