PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice

This module (year two) allows the student individually to select, develop and propose an initial design for a complex building within in an urban central, edge or village site. This work combines with the Year Two Design Workshops module and may support the Architectural Final Project. The Written Case Study is material selected by the student to provide tangible evidence of practical experience at a professional level. It should be based on a single project, and it is for the graduate to decide, in conjunction with the Course Leader, whether it is more representative to cover the entire span of a routine project, or alternatively to concentrate on selected events within one contract which clearly demonstrate the candidate's ability to exercise professional judgements. The triple module (year two) focuses upon the design development and presentation of an Architectural Design. Students will present this major design project along with their portfolio of work for the Postgraduate Diploma course as part of the requirements for the ARB/RIBA Part II examinations.

The design studio workshop module (year two) concentrates on the student's specific design requirements using the studio Building Context and Proposal module project. The student centred workshop will encourage the development of a learning portfolio focusing on cultural context, technical strategies and professional issues through studio based exercises. The purpose of the Part 3 Examination is to assess the candidates ability to show an understanding of the Legal and organisational problems associated with the practice of architecture, in accordance with the best of available knowledge and skill, as currently practised in the profession.

After completion of the module you will have:
Ability to select and use appropriate styles of communication to professional standards.
Ability to integrate knowledge and understanding of a range of subject specific theories in an architect's professional practice and management of complex contracts and
Critically evaluate and reflect upon professional experience and demonstrate rigour in identifying an appropriate professional solution. The RIBA/ARB operates an on-line scheme for recording Practical Training, the Professional Experience Development Record (PEDR). Full details of the scheme and requirements may be accessed through www.pedr.co.uk

The purpose of the PEDR is to ensure that students passing Part 3 have gained the required professional experience in appropriate locations and of sufficient complexity to demonstrate they have the competency to discharge the duties and responsibilities of a Chartered Architect. It is also a tool for students to demonstrate compliance with the professional experience regulations and to reflect on what they have learnt during their professional experience.

The purpose of the Part 3 Examination is to assess the graduates ability to show an understanding of the Legal and organisational problems associated with the practice of architecture, in accordance with the best of available knowledge and skill, as currently practised in the profession.

The time spent on various activities within the practice will be recorded by entering the hours in the appropriate category. The division of time for every complete three-month period will be summarised in graphic form, giving an immediate indicator of the balance of experience.

Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time. If you would like further information relating to this course, please contact Course Enquiries on 0113 812 3113.

Successful completion of the course gives exemption of the Royal Institute of British Architects Part 3 examinations with subsequent registration on the Architects Registration Board. Enabling full qualification as a Professional Architect.

Successful students gain employment in Architectural Practices both in the UK and Overseas. Also with Local Authorities and Design & Build Construction Companies.

Students have the opportunity to study on various other postgraduate courses throughout the university, for example MA Town Planning and MA Urban Design.

There are also links to Architectural Practices within the course team.