Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) - PgDip draft

Program Overview

The Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) - PgDip program offers a flexible path to becoming a registered architect and chartered member of RIBA. The program provides critical understanding of legal requirements, practice management, and construction procurement, preparing students for a successful career in architectural practice. Through intensive courses, professional support, and a case study project, students gain the skills and knowledge necessary to excel as architects.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Successful completion of the Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) - PgDip program grants recognition for RIBA Part 3, registration with the Architects Registration Board, direct access to the title of architect, and membership of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). The program offers flexibility with two separate entry and completion points per year. Intensive two-day lecture and workshop sessions are supported by weekend revision and study groups, allowing students to balance the program with existing work commitments. The program is designed for students engaged in architectural practice, providing them with the skills and knowledge necessary to gain their qualification. It also serves as a foundation for ongoing professional architectural development. Students gain a critical understanding of legal requirements, practice management, construction procurement in the architecture industry, and the fundamentals of good architectural practice. They receive support from professional staff with extensive connections to architectural practices, offering exceptional opportunities.

Outline:

The program is delivered through four two-day intensive courses, covering the legal framework, clients and building procurement, as well as practice and management.

Modules:

• Professional Practice and Management (20 credits): This module focuses on developing professional attributes and skills in areas such as the legal framework, practice management, and the architect's responsibility to society and the profession.
• Building Procurement and Contract Administration (20 credits): This module focuses on developing professional attributes and skills in areas such as building procurement, contract administration, and the architect's responsibility to society and the profession.
• Professional Experience and Development (40 credits): This module enables students to record and develop their professional experience in practice and critically reflect on their learning within that context.
Students are required to map their work-based learning to the professional criteria, demonstrating their direct experience and developing an approach to future learning needs and career development. A minimum of 24 months of professional experience is required, with 12 months being recent and post Part 2.
• Case Study (40 credits): This module enables students to develop professional judgment and critical analysis through a live project case study.
The case study should be a current or recent project where the student has had a reasonable level of involvement and that has an appropriate level of complexity to facilitate in-depth analysis. The case study provides a vehicle for critical analysis through the investigation of an issue or issues during the pre-contract and construction stages of a project.

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted in four parts:

• Professional Practice and Management: An open scenario-based paper.
• Building Procurement and Contract Administration: An open book written examination.
• Professional Experience and Development and Case Study: A final Viva (professional interview).
• Professional Experience and Development: Professional experience record sheets (PEDR), CV, and critical career evaluation.
• Case Study: A detailed case study evaluating experiences in architectural practice.

Teaching:

Lectures are delivered in four, two-day intensive courses by leading practitioners and experts in the field.

Careers:

Successful completion of the program leads to exemption from the RIBA Part III examination, enabling students to become registered architects and chartered members of RIBA. Graduates will have demonstrated the professional and practical skills needed to be successful architects, with knowledge of the necessary business frameworks and legal issues.

Other:

• The program is accredited by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
• The program meets the requirements of Article 46 of the European Directive on the recognition of Professional Qualifications.
• The program is delivered part-time and completion is flexible over a period between ten months and two years.
• There are two course entry points and two opportunities to complete the oral examination per year.
• The program is open to international students.
• Admission Requirements: The context provides details on admission requirements, but it does not include a comprehensive list of all requirements.