One of the main tasks of a School of Architecture is to prepare students for architectural practice and the profession. Our professional courses are fully accredited by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
We educate our students to be knowledgeable, open, enquiring and critically aware. This will enable them to lead and change the profession over the next 50 years.
There are three stages of becoming registered as an architect:
RIBA PART 1
The BA (RIBA Part 1) degree is a wide-ranging and popular degree with both formally taught and studio-based teaching. Not all students will necessarily become architects, and some may choose related or supporting disciplines later. We offer dual accredited undergraduate degrees in architecture and landscape and architecture and structural engineering. These innovative courses were developed to address the need for increased understanding between professions.
RIBA PART 2
Following their degree, students work in practice, completing a year or more as an architectural assistant before they return to University for the MArch (RIBA Part 2) course. Our MArch courses allow students to pursue their own architectural interests and directions, guided by an innovative programme of studios which offer different themes. This variety provides a broad path of learning, and we expect a mature and research- orientated attitude from our students.
RIBA PART 3
After working in practice again for at least a year, students may prepare for their professional examination which they take whilst working in practice. Successful completion of a Professional Practice Course, or RIBA Part 3, entitles the student to register as an architect.
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