Professional Practice in Architecture PgCert

Program Overview

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This Postgraduate Certificate provides exemption from the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

Final Examination Part III and is recognised by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the UK for the purposes of registration under the Architects Act 1997.

PLEASE NOTE:

Applications for this course received after 31st October 2023 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.

Professional Practice in Architecture highlights

Applications for this course received after 31st October 2023 may not be accepted. In addition, a deposit will be required to secure a place.

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Professional Accreditations

This programme is validated every four years by RIBA and prescribed every four years by the Architects Registration Board, ensuring compliance with the professional standards of the ARB, RIBA, the European Architects Directive and the Commonwealth Association of Architects.

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Course content

Program Outline

Course Structure

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Course Details	The Syllabus is in accordance with the RIBA/ARB criteria for validation and prescription at Part III level. The programme includes an introduction day and sandwich programme. For further details of the programme content, please contact the School.

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People teaching you

Mr Tarla MacGabhann

Senior Lecturer (Education)

SNBE

Email: t.macgabhann@qub.ac.uk

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Teaching Times

Morning / Afternoon / Evening

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Career Prospects

Introduction

Part III is the final examination in an architect's education and the foundation for lifelong learning and development as a member of the architectural profession. Graduates who have successfully completed this programme are eligible for entry on to the register of architects with the ARB and chartered membership of RIBA.

Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

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Learning and Teaching

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Assessment

Assessments associated with the course are outlined below:

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Submission of validated tri-monthly PEDR (Professional Experience and Development Record) sheets for the 24-month, office-based experience

Office-based case study

Exams

CV

Personal evaluation of experience

Oral examination

To qualify for the Certificate, all students must pass all of the elements at a minimum threshold level to the satisfaction of the examiners. By the final examination at the end of this programme all students must have a minimum total of 24 months formally recorded (PEDR or equivalent system) practical experience of which a minimum of 12 months must be in a UK-based architectural practice since graduating at Part II level.

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Modules

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Modules

The information below is intended as an example only, featuring module details for the current year of study (2022/23). Modules are reviewed on an annual basis and may be subject to future changes – revised details will be published through Programme Specifications ahead of each academic year.

Year 1

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Core Modules

Professional Practice in Architecture

(60 credits)

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Entry Requirements

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Career Prospects

Introduction

Part III is the final examination in an architect's education and the foundation for lifelong learning and development as a member of the architectural profession. Graduates who have successfully completed this programme are eligible for entry on to the register of architects with the ARB and chartered membership of RIBA.

Queen's postgraduates reap exceptional benefits. Unique initiatives, such as Degree Plus and Researcher Plus bolster our commitment to employability, while innovative leadership and executive programmes alongside sterling integration with business experts helps our students gain key leadership positions both nationally and internationally.

http://www.qub.ac.uk/directorates/sgc/careers/

Additional Awards Gained(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

Prizes and Awards(QSIS ELEMENT IS EMPTY)

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Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award for extra-curricular skills

In addition to your degree programme, at Queen's you can have the opportunity to gain wider life, academic and employability skills. For example, placements, voluntary work, clubs, societies, sports and lots more. So not only do you graduate with a degree recognised from a world leading university, you'll have practical national and international experience plus a wider exposure to life overall. We call this Graduate Plus/Future Ready Award. It's what makes studying at Queen's University Belfast special.

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Fees and Funding