INTRODUCTION
Applications are currently being sought for the 2011-2012 cycle of the DT175b BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology 1 year part time degree programme with Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) which will commence in September 2011.
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PROGRAMME DESCRIPTION
The DT175b BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology RPL progression programme has been designed to enable graduates of the DIT Level 7 Diploma in Architectural Technology degree undertake a modified final year of part time study combined with structured reflection on learning achieved through architectural technology practice. Click here for further details.
DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURAL TECHNOLOGY COMPETENCES
The various Department of Architectural Technology programmes aim to develop knowledge skill and competence centred on 12 architectural technology professional competences. Click here for further details.
RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING (RPL)
The DT175b BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology RPL progression programme has been designed to recognise prior experiential learning. Click here for further details.
SEMESTER 1
The DT175b RPL programme is centred on four modules which provide the focus for demonstrating practice-based prior learning and for applying new learning to a combination of RPL assignments and technical design research projects. The two Semester 1 modules are ‘’Professional Development Dossier’’ and ‘’Technical Design Project: General Arrangement’’. Click here for further details.
SEMESTER 2
The two Semester 2 modules are ‘’Technical Design Project: Detail and Research’’ and ‘’Technical Design Dissertation’’. Click here for further details.
ADMISSION CRITERIA
The DT175b BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology RPL progression programme is open to graduates of the DIT Diploma in Architectural Technology and non-modular BSc (Ordinary) Architectural Technology with two years relevant practice experience. Click here for further details.
PROGRESSION
Graduates of the DT175b BSc (Honours) Architectural Technology RPL progression programme will be eligible to progress to the recently validated Department of Architectural Technology Level 9 postgraduate certificate in Applied Architectural Technology, and to planned postgraduate diploma and masters degree programmes in architectural technology specialisms such as conservation technology, sustainable technology, and information management technology. Click here for further details.
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DT175b BSc (Hons) Architectural Technology RPL summary document
FURTHER INFORMATION
Cormac Allen
Head of Department of Architectural Technology
Phone: 402 3691
Email: cormac.allen@dit.ie
