University of Portsmouth, the United Kingdom
University of Portsmouth| The award | How you will study | Study duration | Course start | Domestic course fees | International course fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| International Professional Practice | Part-time | 1 year | September | find out | find out |
Overview
If you’re an international student or architect without UK qualifications and want to enter the UK Register of Architects, our International Professional Practice (part 3) Architecture course is the last step in becoming a professional architect registered with the ARB.
You need to be in full-time employment to be eligible for this course, preferably in a UK architectural practice.
Ideally, you’ll have studied architecture, surveying or civil engineering in the past, and have completed RIBA parts 1 and 2 or their international equivalents. You should have a minimum of two years in architectural practice, with 12 months of that experience in a UK or EU practice.
You'll learn about current practice issues, legal and building legislation, and contractual issues in the industry as you improve your knowledge of the environment and sustainability, the social and economic side of the construction industry, and develop your practice and project management skills.
Supported by staff with extensive academic and architectural practice experience, you’ll use a combination of lectures and workshops with real case studies to inform your learning. You'll practice specific skills including contract administration skills in workshops which use a JCT Standard Building Contract, and work towards being a fully qualified architect when you graduate.
Uniquely to Portsmouth, our studio-based course offers a range of design studios which you can choose to join. Each has its own design ethos, theoretical positions, design briefs, and investigation methodologies. Use your professional judgement and problem-solving skills to develop your professional experience and practice, and benefit from top-class facilities, hardware, software, and 3D modelling.
As you study, you’ll gain knowledge and experience to help you to enhance your future career, whether you want to continue with your current employer or find alternative employment.
Starting this course without RIBA 1 and 2
If you do not hold the UK RIBA 1 and 2 qualifications, you may still be suitable for this course. You can apply if you hold an international equivalent to RIBA Parts 1 and 2, or if you have 5 years of HE qualifications in a suitable field, preferably architecture, and a minimum of two years in architectural practice. 12 months of your experience should be in a UK/EU practice.
If you hold international equivalents to RIBA 1 and 2, the ARB will validate qualifications from your country or ask you to complete the relevant ARB exams. These qualifications can be validated before or during your course, or for up to two years after you graduate.
Course highlights
Careers and opportunities
To become a practicing architect in the UK, you need to study architecture at postgraduate level.
During this course, you'll build your professional network and graduate with the skills and knowledge you need to work as an architect in the UK or abroad.
Careers this Master's prepares you for
You'll have opportunities in both the public and private sectors, or you may choose to start your own architectural practice.
Graduates of this course have gone onto roles in:
Qualifying as an architect
When you graduate, you'll be eligible to apply for the Final Certificate in Architecture (Part 3), recognised by ARB and RIBA, and practice as a qualified architect. Once you have your Final Certificate, you'll be able to join the register of architects held by the ARB.
To apply for your Final Certificate, you need to hold RIBA Parts 1 and 2 (or equivalent) and have the minimum amount of required practical training documented in your Professional Experience and Development Record.
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Professional status in Surveying, Architecture or Civil Engineering. International equivalent to RIBA Part 1 and 2 is essential for entry. All applicants will be invited to attend an interview. Full time employment in a UK/EU architectural practice is essential, along with a case study project, assessed by course leader for suitability. Min. 15 months of recorded experience (PEDRs) is required prior to starting the course. Refer to ARB for practical training requirements.
English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.5 with no component score below 6.0.
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