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MSc Digital Architecture and Construction

Nottingham Trent University

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  • Qualification

    MSc - Master of Science

  • Location

    City Campus

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    23-SEP-24

  • Duration

    1 year

Course summary

Digital technologies have altered the field of architecture significantly in recent years, resulting in an increasing demand for digital specialists in the profession.

This course will enable students to challenge current and prevailing digital orthodoxy in the built environment and determine strategies to future-proof design and construction processes. You'll acquire the digital theoretical, multi-disciplinary, technology and design management skills to become leaders in the field of digital architecture and construction.

The course focuses on the knowledge, methodologies and reasoning behind software, preparing you to adapt to any existing or emerging software and technology in the architecture and construction industries. This includes our key specialisms including computational design, parametric modelling, mixed-reality, building information modelling (BIM), building performance analysis, historical building information modelling (HBIM), rapid prototyping, and sustainability.

Who is this course designed for?

This course is aimed at graduates or professionals pursuing a career in architectural technology. It's suitable for those from a range of built environment disciplines, including, but not limited to, architecture, architectural technology, interior design, construction, surveying and civil engineering, who are looking to study a technical programme on route to industry or MPhil/PhD study.

What you'll study

The course will cover:

  • Sophisticated digital approaches to design analysis, underpinned by the systematic integration of architectural intentions, construction management and materials technology.
  • Relationships between digital theory and practice, focused on design project management for profitable business administration.
  • The critical evaluation of issues related to design, technical research, construction and professional management in social and cultural contexts.
  • Architectural technology - and relevant specialisms within it - applied to the identification of new professional, digital and technical opportunities and constraints in the built environment.
  • Advanced and effective digital communication techniques applied to a range of built environment projects and scenarios.

How will I learn?

  • Through the use of regular formative feedback, reflection and review, your learning will be developed and refined in the area of specialism that you wish to follow.
  • Teaching and learning methods include lectures and seminars, tutorials, critiques, case studies, workshops, visiting industry speakers and directed and independent learning.
  • Non-contact hours include direct out-of-classroom reading and activities, and independent learning and reading is deemed necessary to achieve the learning outcomes for the course.
  • The course enables collaborative working across disciplines, including presentations involving students studying other (related) courses at NTU.

Careers and employability

NTU has an outstanding reputation for producing highly employable architecture graduates from all disciplines.

All of our courses has been designed to maximise the employability prospects of our graduates, equipping you with professional skills as well as enhancing and developing your design skills, technical knowledge and ability to communicate your ideas.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 17,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University

  • University League Table

    42nd

  • Campus address

    Nottingham Trent University, 50 Shakespeare Street, Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG1 4FQ, England

NTU is a truly international community, with students and staff from over 160 countries. Based in Nottingham – a welcoming and diverse student city in the UK.
Friendly and experienced regional teams offer expert advice to international students and families – meet in country or online.
Support with meeting entry requirements – preparation courses for bachelor's and master's, academic English and study skills, all on NTU City Campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    21st out of 54 7

    9th out of 37 3

  • Entry standards

    / Max 210
    129 62%

    31st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    90.0 90%

    6th

    11
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.93 79%

    27th

    4
  • Entry standards

    / Max 168
    119 75%

    26th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    88.0 88%

    11th

    3
  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 5
    3.99 80%

    10th

    10

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