Preparing for Practice: Professional Studies for Postgraduate Architectural Students

Program Overview

Preparing for Practice: Professional Studies for Postgraduate Architectural Students

Overview

This short evening course is designed to prepare postgraduate architectural students for their practical experience in the field. The course will be led by two experienced RIBA Part 3 team members who have guided students through their practical experience.

Course Summary

Most students who have just finished their Part 2 Diploma or MArch take a year to orientate themselves in practice before starting their Part 3 course. This course is designed to prepare students for this period in practice and to make the most of this professional experience.

Features

• A PSA to sign your PEDR’s and give you advice during the year
• Seminars on what to look for in practice to prepare for Part 3
• Guidance on showing the value you have to offer
• Face to face sessions

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, you will:

• Understand the process and procedures of architectural practice
• Be familiar with the requirements of the ARB and the RIBA
• Understand how to prepare for the RIBA Part III course
• Have enhanced your personal and professional skills to expand career opportunities
• Have developed your reflective learning

Course Structure

Introduction Session

• Wilfred Achille
• PECHA KUCHA: TEAMWORK / 20x20
• Each student will share their experience of working as a team and technical issues in practice.
• Each student must prepare a 20-slide PowerPoint presentation and a 20-second short talk.

Session 1

• How to make the most of your practical work experience and the tools required to succeed in Part 3 (Wilfred Achille, Mode 1 Architects and now 2PM London Ltd)

Session 2

• Professionalism demystified (Tai Lau, 2PM London)

Session 3

• Negotiation Skills (Tai Lau, 2PM London)

Session 4

• Exposure and Experience (Tai Lau, 2PM London)

Session 5

• Developing critical thinking and self-awareness (Tai Lau, 2PM London)

Session 6

• Running the office (Wilfred Achille, 2PM London)

Session 7

• Understanding planning, conservation, and building control (Edward Ihejirika, DCUK)

Session 8

• Types of building procurement routes explained (Alan Brown, IID Architects)

Session 9

• Your question and answers (Wilfred Achille)

Location

This course is taught at our Marylebone Campus in central London, within easy walking distance of Regent's Park and Marylebone High Street.

Accessibility

Together with AccessAble, we have created online Disabled Access Guides for our buildings.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

This short evening course is designed to prepare students for the period in practice after completing their Part 2 Diploma or MArch, before starting their Part 3 course. The course aims to help students make the most of their professional experience.

Objectives:

• Understand the process and procedures of architectural practice.
• Be familiar with the requirements of the ARB and the RIBA.
• Enhance personal and professional skills to expand career opportunities.
• Develop reflective learning.

Outline:

Course Structure:

• Introduction Session (6.30–8.00pm) Tuesday 30th January 2024:
• Wilfred Achille
• PECHA KUCHA: TEAMWORK / 20x20
• Each student will share their experience of working as a team and technical issues in practice.
• Each student must prepare a 20 slide PowerPoint presentation and a 20 second short talk.
• Each slide should focus on the following:
• Working with consultants e.g.
structural/mechanical/electrical engineers to resolve a technical issues
• Highs and lows of working with others within the practice e.g.
IT specialist to resolve BIM issues or assisting project architects with specific tasks
• Session 1 – Tuesday 06 February 2024 (6.30-8pm): How to make the most of your practical work experience and the tools required to succeed part 3 (Wilfred Achille, Mode 1 Architects and now 2PM London Ltd)
• Session 2 – Tuesday 27 February 2024 (6.30-8pm): Professionalism demystified (Tai Lau, 2PM London)
• Session 3 – Tuesday 05 March 2024 (6.30-8pm): Negotiation Skills (Tai Lau, 2PM London)
• Session 4 – Tuesday 26 March 2024 (6.30-8pm): Exposure and Experience (Tai Lau, 2PM London)
• Session 5 – Tuesday 02 April 2024 (6.30-8pm): Developing critical thinking and self-awareness (Tai Lau, 2PM London)
• Session 7 – Tuesday 07 May 2024 (6.30-8pm): Understanding planning, conservation and building control (Edward Ihejirika, DCUK)
• Session 8 – Tuesday 28 May 2024 (6.30-8pm): Types of building procurement routes explained (Alan Brown, IID Architects)
• Session 9 – Tuesday 4 June 2024 (6.30-8pm): Your question and answers (Wilfred Achille)

Other:

• The course is led by two of the University of Westminster's RIBA Part 3 team who have extensive experience of guiding students through their practical experience.
• The course includes a PSA to sign your PEDR’s and give you advice during the year.
• The course includes face to face sessions.
• The course is taught at the Marylebone Campus in central London.
• The course is currently closed for bookings.
• RIBA student membership is free to all RIBA Part I and Part II students.