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Architecture Pathway
Leading to employment within the Construction, Project Management & CAD industries.
Why choose this pathway?
This pathway is designed to help you progress to a career in the Architectural sector. Your career options could include:
- Architect
- Architectural Assistant
- Architectural Curator
- Architectural Technician
- CAD Renderer
- Conservationist
- Construction
- Environmental Consultant
- Landscape Designer
- Project Designer
- Project Manager
- Surveyor
- Town Planner
What skills will I gain?
By taking this career pathway you will develop a number of skills that are required. These include:
Technical Skills
- Spatial awareness and understanding of perspective
- Drawing skills (observational and visualisation)
- Cadcam or alternative 3D software
- Model-making skills
Transferable Skills
- Broad cultural awareness
- Written Communication
- Verbal communication
- Time-planning
- Adaptability
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Idea development and creative thinking
Pathway Courses
There are 3 routes you can take on the Architecture Pathway which are Academic, Vocational Courses, and Adult Education.
Please note, some subjects may not be available at both campuses. Subject combinations can depend on the course/profession, so please check university requirements.
- Academic
- Vocational Courses
- Adult Education
- Optional A-Levels
- Additional Qualifications
In addition to the above, please choose the remaining complementary subjects you'd like to study below.
If you choose to study the A-Level or Vocational route you can also study the below qualifications across two years:
Further career information
Download the 'Where Next' booklet from Greater Essex Careers Hub, which features information on the Essex job market.
Where Next Booklet