BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology
Course code: WD092
What is the BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology?
The BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology is a one year add-on course which concentrates on sustainability and conservation. A joint project is held under an Erasmus programme with a school of architecture outside Paris. The class is made up of graduated of the three year BSc Arch. Tech. programme, many of whom return to college after a number of years work experience.
Career opportunities
The architectural technologist’s work may involve:
- Architecture and refurbishment of buildings
- Researching
- Analysing
Follow on Study
- Masters or PhD by research
- BSc (Hons) in Architecture programme
Renzo Piano Foundation Scholarship
Each year one student is awarded Euro10,000 and an internship programme in one of Renzo Piano’s offices in Genoa, Italy or Paris, France.
Course Outline
| Semester 1 | Semester 2 |
| Contextual House Design Environmental Science (4) Construction Tech - Materials Conservation (2) ICT Visualisation Technology Euro Language (5) Project & Corporate Management |
Sustainability & Design Dissertation Conservation Project Management for Architectural Technologists Euro Language (6) Facilities Management |
Course Facts
Course Title: BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology
Course Code: WD092
Course Level: 8
Duration: 1 year add-on
Course Entry
Applicants must hold a BSc in Architectural Technology. Places are awarded in relation to results and previous work experience.
For further information:
Course Leader: Robin Stubbs
Email: rstubbs@wit.ie
But don't just take our word...
“I graduated from WIT in 2003 with a BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology. After graduating, I got a job in the Architects Dept in Waterford City Council where I worked for six months. I worked on a number of Amenity, Urban Renewal and Social Housing schemes. I then moved to Duffy Henry Architects Ltd in Jan 2004. I am currently working on a number of new apartments, retail schemes and some building conservation projects.
My time at WIT was really enjoyable. The course was very project-based which really prepared me for the real working environment. The staff were very helpful and supportive, many of them have been practising architects for a number of years, and they passed on their valuable wisdom to the students.”
Shane O’Connor, BSc (Hons) in Architectural Technology

