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influencing our neighbourhoods

Whether you are interested in the design and construction of buildings, how to manage costs of construction projects or property development, studying one of our courses will develop your understanding of the construction industry and how it works. You can leave a tangible imprint on the neighbourhoods of the future.

A focus on technology, theory and hands-on experience will ensure that you graduate with a sought-after combination of academic knowledge and practical skills. As well as working on real-life projects throughout your time with us, most of our undergraduate courses give you the option of taking a placement year in industry, giving you the opportunity to put theory into practice and learn from industry experts. The majority of our courses are accredited by professional bodies, meaning that you can be confident that you will be studying an up-to-date, industry-standard course which will be attractive to employers.

We will support your career goals no matter the stage you are at, with many of our postgraduate and professional courses offering flexible learning options, allowing you to work while gaining a qualification.

The tutors on the course were fantastic and a lot of the teaching was practical, as well as classroom based. The opportunities to go out on site visits were great in making the learning more interactive and connected to the reality of working in this area. My course played a big part in my getting my first role in an architectural practice in my first year.

Chelsea Holgate, Architectual Technologist, Citu BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology

Students in high vis jackets and clip boards assessing internal structures of a building

Your student experience

Everything we do is built on our award-winning teaching, research, and support teams. We have a solid network of partnerships that feed into our courses and provide work experience and employability opportunities for everyone.

We want you to have the best possible start to your career in industry, by making sure you are ahead of the latest industry developments and enabling you to get the best contacts you need to launch your career.

Meet Lucy Hind

Get to know our courses

BSc (Hons)

Architectural Technology

A student working on architectural drawings

BSc (Hons)

Building Surveying

A student carrying out a space planning exercise, using a tape measure and a pad

BSc (Hons)

Construction Management

A student dressed in PPE assessing a construction site

BSc (Hons)

Facilities Management (Top-Up)

Flats and offices at night Leeds city centre

BSc (Hons)

Project Management

BSc (Hons)

Quantity Surveying

BSc (Hons)

Real Estate and Property Management

School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing Industry Careers Fair 2022 – student view BSc (Hons) Real Estate & Property Management student, Cristian, talks about his career aspirations and how his course is helping him prepare for the future.

A male student wearing a light grey sweatshirt. Text reads: Industry Careers Fair 2022, Cristian Cocozza

School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing Industry Careers Fair 2022 – student view BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying student, Javaria, talks about her career aspirations and how her course is helping her prepare for the future.

A female student wearing a black roll neck and green cardigan. Text reads: Industry Careers Fair 2022, Javaria Sabar

School of Built Environment, Engineering and Computing Industry Careers Fair 2022 - student view BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology student, Adam, talks about his career aspirations and how his course is helping him prepare for the future.

A male student wearing a light grey jumper and white shirt. Text reads: Industry Careers Fair 2022, Adam Atchia

Master of Laws

Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

MSc

Architectural Technology and Design

Architectural Design on a computer screen

MSc

Building Surveying

A student using a laser measuring device

MSc

Construction Law and Dispute Resolution

MSc

Construction Management

MSc

Facilities Management

MSc

Project Management

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MSc

Quantity Surveying Commercial Management

A street in a city of shops, offices and commercial units

MSc

Real Estate

Leeds cityscape including the train station's southern entrance

professional body accreditations

The majority of our courses are accredited by professional industry bodies. These accreditations evidence the high quality of our courses and ensure that, through regular re-assessment, our courses remain fully aligned with current industry standards and expectations. You can be confident that you will be studying an up-to-date course which will equip you with both academic knowledge and the hands-on practical skills that employers value.

your teaching community

Our academic colleagues are experienced professionals with strong links to industry, enabling you to work on real-life projects and gain hands on experience in your chosen field. You'll graduate with both the theoretical knowledge and practical skills employers are looking for.

our people

Mark Wilson

Head of Subject / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing
Allan Jones

Course Director / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing
Joanne Lloyd

Course Director / School Of Built Environment, Engineering And Computing

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100%

of BSc (Hons) Project Management graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

what is architectural technology?

Architectural Technology plays a pivotal role in the life of building projects from inception to completion. This creative profession forms the link between concept and realisation through the development of engineered architectural solutions. Architectural Technologists implement digital and physical technologies in their focus on designing buildings for production and performance in use. As an Architectural Technologist, you will be able to provide society with sustainable and inclusive buildings for future generations.

95.2%

of BSc (Hons) Quantity Surveying graduates in work or further study 15 months after graduation*

*Percentage of respondents from this course, HESA Graduate Outcomes 20-21

The vocational content of my course simulated a real business environment and enabled me to refine my practise before I graduated. My course gave me a really solid grounding in the key competences and expertise that I'm now employing on a day to day basis in the workplace.

Chris Haley, Graduate scheme: Turner and Townsend BSc (Hons) Project Management

94%

of students on BA (Hons) Construction Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things

National Student Survey 2023

My course provided me with strong foundations to build an exciting career in construction. Seven years later, I am still working at the company that gave me that placement, having qualified as an MRICS Chartered Building Surveyor two years after graduating.

Matthew Morton, MRICS Senior Building Surveyor, Bruntwood BSc (Hons) Building Surveying

92%

of students on BSc (Hons) Real Estate & Property Management were positive about the way teaching staff explain things

National Student Survey 2023