Taught course

Digital Architecture and Construction

Institution
Nottingham Trent University · School of Architecture, Design and the Built Environment
Qualifications
MSc

Entry requirements

A 2:2 honours degree in a relevant architecture or construction-related subject including, but not limited to, architecture, architectural technology, interior design, construction management, surveying and civil engineering.

If your initial application is successful, you'll be asked to submit a digital portfolio. If your portfolio is accepted, you'll then be invited to an interview with the academic team.

Months of entry

September

Course content

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. You'll determine strategies to future-proof design and construction processes and acquire the digital theoretical, multi-disciplinary, technology and design management skills needed 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: computational design, parametric modelling, mixed-reality, building information modelling (BIM), building performance analysis, historical building information modelling (HBIM), rapid prototyping, and sustainability.

Key Features:

  • Based in our Grade II* listed Gothic Revival Style Arkwright building, you'll work with our specialist facilities and design studios, including our Creative and Virtual Technologies lab. It's also the home of RIBA's East Midlands office.
  • Our studio-based culture provides a dynamic and integrated learning environment that emphasises intellectual development and collaboration between students, academic staff and postgraduate researchers.
  • Benefit from our team of expert academic staff who specialise in digital design in architecture and have significant experience of working in practice.
  • Hear from visiting experts and discuss contemporary issues in architecture; recent industry speakers have included a number of RIBA Stirling Awards prize winners.

Fees and funding

Please visit our course page for latest course fees and funding opportunities.

Qualification, course duration and attendance options

  • MSc
    full time
    12 months
    • Campus-based learningis available for this qualification

Course contact details

Name
NTU Admissions
Email
enquiries@ntu.ac.uk
Phone
+44 (0)115 848 2999