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Bachelor of Science in Architectural Technology

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BSc
Programme Code: CR_TARCH_7
 
Mode of Delivery:Full Time
  
No. of Semesters:6
NFQ Level:7
Embedded Award:No
  
Programme Credits:180
programmeReviewDate:September 2025
Department:ARCHITECTURE
Field of Study:Architecture & Urban Environment
 

Programme Outcomes

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

PO1 Knowledge - Breadth
  (a) 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
  (a) 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
  (a) The ability to use techniques, skills and computer based design tools necessary for Architectural Technology practice.
PO4 Skill - Selectivity
  (a) The ability to adapt successfully to change, provide for new construction technologies and accommodate wider professional responsibilities.
PO5 Competence - Context
  (a) The ability to comprehend, analyse and propose practical solutions to architectural technology problems.
PO6 Competence - Role
  (a) 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
  (a) 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
  (a) 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

Stage 1 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH6051 Studio: Timber & Steel
ARCH6070 Intro. Architectural Graphics
ARCH6071 CTMS - Wood
ENVI6004 Environment-Climate Change & H
CMOD6001 Creativity Innovation&Teamwork

Stage 1 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH6054 Studio: Concrete & Masonry
ARCH6072 Architectural Graphics
ARCH6073 CTMS - Masonry
ENVI6005 Environmental Materials & Serv
MATH6062 Mathematics for Architecture
 

Stage 2 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH6084 Studio: Multi-storey Frames
ARCH6083 Arch Graphics: 3D fundamentals
ARCH6074 CTMS - Frames
ENVI6006 Services: Energy, Water & Dra
Elective
Module Code Module Title
ARCH6078 Architectural History
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
ARCH6067 3D Visualization 1
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 2 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH6085 Studio: Multi-storey Elements
ARCH7044 Arch Graphics: 3D Modelling
ARCH6075 CTMS - Elements
ENVI7003 Climate Adaptation & Services
Elective
Module Code Module Title
ARCH8004 Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
CIVL6028 Introductory Land Surveying
FREE6001 Free Choice Module
 

Stage 3 / Semester 1
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH7032 Studio: Commercial Multistorey
ARCH7040 CTMS - Basements
INTR7025 Work Placement in AEC
Elective
Module Code Module Title
CIVL6031 Health and Safety - Built Env
ARCH6067 3D Visualization 1
ARCH7023 3D Visualization 2
ARCH7029 Photoshop
ARCH7030 SketchUp
ARCH8003 Adapt & Reuse: Strategies
ARCH8021 Contemporary Research Topics
ARCH8004 Adapt & Reuse: Conservation
FREE6001 Free Choice Module

Stage 3 / Semester 2
Mandatory
Module Code Module Title
ARCH7034 Studio: Production Information
ARCH7039 Advanced 3D Modelling
ARCH7041 CTMS - Cladding
ENVI7006 Environmental Assessment
ARCH6043 Professional Practice Contract

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