Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology and Building Construction

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Architectural technology and building construction professionals contribute to building the cities of the future and improving people's quality of life. It is a versatile profession that will provide you with a general view of the construction cycle and allow you to choose a specialisation ranging from energy efficiency and 3D design to business administration and works management. You will also become an expert in materials, structures and facilities.
To achieve this, we will provide you with a Europe-focused, generalist education on the theory, techniques and technology of the building construction sector. We emphasise going beyond lectures, fostering practical and transversal education and incorporating new teaching methods and activities that increase students' active participation in the learning process.

General details

Duration

4 years

Study load

240 ECTS credits (including the bachelor's thesis). One credit is equivalent to a study load of 25-30 hours.

Delivery

Face-to-face

Language of instruction

Check the language of instruction for each subject (and timetable) in the course guide in the curriculum.

Information on language use in the classroom and students’ language rights.

Fees and grants

Approximate fees per academic year: €1,107 (€2,553 for non-EU residents). Consult the public fees system based on income (grants and payment options).

Location

Barcelona School of Building Construction (EPSEB)

Official degree

Recorded in the Ministry of Education's degree register

Admission

Places: 160
Registration and enrolment: What are the requirements to enrol in a bachelor's degree course?
Legalisation of foreign documents: All documents issued in non-EU countries must be legalised and bear the corresponding apostille.

Curriculum

First semester

Second semester

Third semester

Fourth semester

Building Construction Law 6
Building Construction Surveys and Layouts 4.5
Fluid Installations 6
Occupational Risk Prevention 4.5
Underground Construction 4.5
Workshop 4: Building Analysis 4.5

Fifth semester

Building Pathology 3
Construction of Envelopes and Finishes 4.5
Electromechanical Installations 6
Structural Systems 6
Urban Management 4.5
Workshop 5: Diagnosis 6

Sixth semester

Seventh semester

Conservation and Maintenance 4.5
Coordination of Health and Safety at Work 4.5
Loss Adjustment and Valuation 4.5
Workshop 7: Rehabilitation 7.5
Workshop 8: Projects 9

Eighth semester

CompulsoryECTS
OptionalECTS
ProjectECTS

Professional opportunities

Professional opportunities

Organisation and supervision of building, rehabilitation and restoration work.
Quality control of building materials and implementation of the technical standards of construction.
Interior design.
Technical environmental impact services and auditing services for energy efficiency certification.
Studies on the sustainability of buildings and management of building use, conservation and maintenance.
Management of construction and real estate companies.
Project management.
Structural design.
Advanced facilities.
Production management in companies offering products and technical innovations for building construction.
Technical consulting and real estate and urban management.
Financial organisation and management, including assessments, appraisals and economic feasibility studies.
Coordination of occupational health and safety, including drafting safety studies and plans, training staff, etc.
Development of 3D architectural projects (specialisation in software based on the BIM method).
Technical CAD (Computer-aided design).
Public administration.
Teaching and research.

Double-degree agreements

Double-degree pathways at the UPC

You have the possibility of complementing this bachelor's degree with a specific pathway towards a double degree by taking an additional number of credits from one of the other degrees taught at the School. Generally, this involves an additional year of study. To gain admission to a double degree of this kind you must have taken a minimum number of credits on one of the bachelor's degrees. The number of places is limited.

Bachelor's degree in Architectural Technology and Building Construction + Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering (ETSECCPB)

Quality accreditation

Check the degree’s main quality indicators in the University Studies in Catalonia portal of the Catalan University Quality Assurance Agency. Find information on topics such as degree evaluation results, student satisfaction and graduate employment data.

Further information