Program Overview

Professional Practice in Architecture

Overview

A series of advanced professional studies, lectures, seminars and workshops. This is the final professional examination to qualify as a UK Registered Architect, to become registered (ARB) and chartered (RIBA).

Learning Outcomes

Advanced knowledge, awareness and understanding of essential principles involved in the professional practice of architecture in the UK as outlined in the ARB criteria.

Skills

Advanced cognitive and transferrable skills relative to the role of the professional architect in practice in the UK as outlined in the ARB criteria.

Assessment

• Submission of validated tri-monthly PEDR (Professional Experience and Development Record) sheets for the 24-month, office-based experience in the UK or Ireland.
• Office-based case study
• Two office-based ‘open book’ Examinations.
• Curriculum Vitae
• Personal evaluation of experience
• Oral examination

Course Structure

This is a single 60 credit module representing 600 hours of input by the candidate – attending lectures / workshops / events / study group activities and preparing and submitting assessment and attending a final oral examination. The attendance of the core course including examinations is 11 days.

Teaching Times

Morning / Afternoon / Evening

Learning and Teaching

A variety of recognised postgraduate learning and teaching methods are used in the delivery of this PG Cert. Because of Queen’s University’s reputation and standing within the industry we are able to ensure sector leading architects and specialists deliver learning and teaching and support candidates in their progress through this PG Certificate.

Entrance Requirements

• Entry is open to applicants who have successfully completed the Queen's University Belfast BSc in Architecture or equivalent qualification acceptable to the University from an approved RIBA/ARB Part 1 course in a recognised UK institution.
• Applicants must also have successfully completed (i) the Queen's University Belfast BArch or MArch or (ii) any other approved RIBA Part 2 course in a recognised UK institution.
• Applicants from other institutions must normally be able to demonstrate that they have taken and successfully completed Professional Studies type elements within their RIBA/ARB Part 1 and Part 2 courses to the satisfaction of the University.
• Professional experience at Part 3 level is normally required within UK or Ireland jurisdiction.

International Students

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English Language Requirements

• Evidence of an IELTS* score of 6.5, with not less than 5.5 in any component, or an equivalent qualification acceptable to the University is required.
• *Taken within the last 2 years.

Tuition Fees

• Northern Ireland (NI) £2,390
• Republic of Ireland (ROI) £2,390
• England, Scotland or Wales (GB) £2,390
• EU Other £2,390
• International £2,390

Additional Course Costs

• Terms and Conditions for Postgraduate applications:
  • Due to high demand, there is a deadline for applications.
  • You will be required to pay a deposit to secure your place on the course.
  • This condition of offer is in addition to any academic or English language requirements.

Career Prospects

• 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, registration with the RIAI and chartered membership of RIBA.

Prizes and Awards

• In addition to this postgraduate certificate acknowledging the attainment of a pass, commendation, or distinction, there is also a monetary prize for the highest-achieving candidate.

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.