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Architectural Professional Practice

Postgraduate course

Architecture & Landscape Design

Build your expertise in architectural practice and continue to work in the industry as you become a fully qualified architect.

Attendance
Duration

15 Months

15 Months

15 Months

15 Months

15 Months

15 Months
Start date
Main Location

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Broadcasting Place, City Campus

Architectural Professional Practice - PG Dip

Overview
Entry Requirements
Careers
Modules & Learning
Fees & Funding
Facilities

Your Course

About the Architectural Professional Practice Postgraduate course

The course is the final stage in your education and training and is a required qualification for anyone wishing to be an architect.

Your course meets the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 3 requirements for final qualification and registration as an architect. On passing the Part 3 examination, you will be entitled to register as an architect in the UK with the ARB. The term 'architect' is a protected title and can only be used by ARB-registered architects.

Delivered by specialists from the construction industry, you will attend a series of lectures and workshops on the various topics which make up the RIBA Part 3 criteria. These are arranged as one, two or three-day study units - nine days in total. The course sets out a creative and professional framework aimed at enhancing your 'live' professional experience.

This course offers a combination of academic content with work experience during the final 12 month period of your practical training experience.

There are three entry points for the course throughout the year, in January, May and September.

INSIDE/OUT

The INSIDE/OUT lecture series offers historical, theoretical and critical analyses of art, architecture and design and welcomes internationally recognised practitioners to come and talk about their practice. Find out about forthcoming events on the INSIDE/OUT webpage

Research Excellence Framework 2014
Research Excellence Framework 2014: our University's results for the Architecture, Built Environment and Planning unit, which it entered for the first time, were impressive with 37% of its research being rated world leading or internationally excellent.

Find out more about the School of Art, Architecture & Design.

Did you know?

Comprehensive details of the necessary practical experience aspects of qualifying as an architect can be found on the RIBA website at www.pedr.co.uk.

Entry Requirements

UK & EU

Requirements:Applicants should either have an ARB/RIBA accredited Part Two qualification or a Part 2 qualification awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and be in employment that is capable of satisfying the PEDR Categories of Experience requirements accessed through this link.

All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; a template can be accessed at this link.

All applicants should satisfy our University English language requirements, please access further details at this link.

English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification. The University provides excellent support for any applicant who may be required to undertake additional English language courses.

Mature Applicants

Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however recent relevant work experience may also be considered. Please note that for some of our professional courses all applicants will need to meet the specified entry criteria and in these cases work experience cannot be considered in lieu.

If you wish to apply through this route you should refer to our University Recognition of Prior Learning policy that is available on our website.

Please note that all applicants to our University are required to meet our standard English language requirement of GCSE grade C or equivalent, variations to this will be listed on the individual course entry requirements.

Careers

Louise Hartley

Architect, The Harris Partnership

BA (Hons) Architecture, MArch Architecture & PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice

“My passion for architecture was sparked while I was at school. Going on to study at Leeds Beckett was perfect for me. I had access to industry-standard facilities, dedicated support from expert teaching staff and the social perks of living in a buzzing city. My course gave me the confidence to go out and get the industry experience I needed, and Im now a fully qualified architect.

As a fully qualified architect registered with the ARB, you should be able to secure employment with architectural practices in the UK or anywhere in the world where ARB accreditation and RIBA qualifications are recognised. On successful completion you are entitled to use the protected title 'architect'.

Your future career is our business. That's why we offer further study opportunities across all our subject areas. Our postgraduate courses are a great way to enhance the skills you have already learnt, benefit from our links with industry and give you a CV that will catch the eye of employers.

Our dedicated Jobs and Careers team offers expert advice and a host of resources to help you choose and gain employment. Whether you're in your first or final year, you can speak to members of staff from our Careers Office who can offer you advice from writing a CV to searching for jobs.

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MODULES & LEARNING

Core modules

Professional Experience & Development Record & Professional Interview

Career Evaluation & Professional Curriculum Vitae

Case Study

Written Examination in Professional Practice (Practice Based)

Written Examination in Contract Administration (Practice Based)

Course Specification

Course Benefits

The course is designed for suitably qualified applicants to complete their studies in architecture and register with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). It also allows for membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). It is, by nature, a professional course and is evaluated with quality and standards improved through the RIBA Validation Panel at four year intervals and in accordance with the University requirements for course review.

We have links throughout the region, nationally and internationally with architectural practices, with external tutors coming from their own established practices to offer you the best possible tuition.

Simon Warren Simon Warren
Senior Lecturer

Simon is interested in how the role of the architect can make a difference to people's lives. Simon, who worked on built projects across the north of England from 1992 to 2008, contributed to the book 'How to be a Happy Architect' by Bauman Lyons Architects which considers the dilemmas of architectural practice.

Postgraduate Study - Invest in yourself

FEES & FUNDING

UK & EU 2017/18
International 2017/18

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2017/18 is £1500. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
See further information on financing your studies.

The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2017/18 is £1500. The amount you will pay is fixed at this level for each year of your course.
See further information on fees and finance on our Financing Your Studies webpage.

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Facilities

Design Studios

Our modern multi-media studios include a dedicated CAD suite and specialist software, such as REVIT, allowing students to develop skills in 3D design and building information modelling.
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Library

Our Library is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, every day of the year, providing you with access to specialist books and journals, learning spaces, computers, multimedia facilities and media equipment hire. Tens of thousands of our Library's digital resources, including ebooks, ejournals and databases, can be accessed online at a time and place to suit you.
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Facilities

Broadcasting Place

A hub for creative minds and innovative thinkers, Broadcasting Place is home to our arts, design and architecture students.
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Gym and Sports Facilities

Keeping fit is easy at Leeds Beckett - our fitness suites are easy to get to, kitted out with all the latest technology and available to all sports members.
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Broadcasting Place, City Campus

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An amazing place to spend your days

Broadcasting place is officially one of the world's best tall buildings (voted the world's 'Best Tall Building' in 2010 by the Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat) and is a big talking point in Leeds. Home to our arts, design, architecture and built environment courses, it provides students with creative and contemporary learning environments, is packed with the latest technology and is a focal point for new and innovative thinking in the city.

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Postgraduate Study - Application Steps

Once you've decided what course to study, here is a step-by-step guide of what to do next.

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EXPLORE

Explore your full range of options on our Online Prospectus at courses.leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
Call us on +44(0)113 812 3113 or email admission.enquiries@leedsbeckett.ac.uk if you have any questions. International students can phone +44(0)113 812 1111 or email internationaloffice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk.
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POSTGRADUATE OPEN EVENING

Register your interest for a postgraduate open evening, attend an online open day or chat to us online.
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APPLY
Apply directly to us via our online application site *.

* Exceptions to this are:
- Teacher Training (PGCE & EYTS)
- PG Dip Legal Practice PG Dip Law
- Chartered Institute of PR (CIPR): Advanced Certificate & Advanced Diploma
- MA Social Work
- MA Art Psychotherapy
- PGCert/PGDip/MA Play Therapy
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YOUR OFFER

Receive your offer - remember, the sooner you apply the sooner an offer can be made. Please note that certain courses do have set application deadlines so you should check before applying. Some courses may require you to attend an interview or submit a portfolio before an offer can be made.
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SEND US YOUR RESULTS

If we make you a conditional offer, send us your results as soon as you have these so we can confirm your place.
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ACCOMMODATION

Apply for our university accommodation if you need it.
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INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Check visa regulations and apply for your CAS number if necessary.
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FEES & FUNDING

Discover more about your funding options and set up your fee payments.
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ONLINE REGISTRATION & ENROLMENT

Receive your online registration and enrolment information.
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WELCOME WEEK

Attend Welcome Week and begin your course.

SUBJECTS

PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice

Build your expertise in architectural practice and continue to work in the industry as you become a fully qualified architect.

Architectural Professional Practice - PG Dip

Your Course