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PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice
PG DIP ARCHITECTURAL PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE
Attendance:Part-time
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 2 Years
Main Location: Broadcasting Place, City Campus
Overview
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Your Future
Entry Requirements
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Overview
About Your Course
This course satisfies the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 3 requirements for final qualification and registration as an Architect.
Whilst working in architectural practice candidates attend a series of inter-professional lectures and workshops in conjunction with specialists from practice and the construction industry. These are arranged as one, two or three day study units (nine days in total). The course integrates academic content with work experience during the final 12 month period of practical training experience.
It is by nature a professional course designed for suitably qualified applicants to complete their studies in architecture to qualify as an Architect and register with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the UK.
Whilst working in architectural practice candidates attend a series of inter-professional lectures and workshops in conjunction with specialists from practice and the construction industry. These are arranged as one, two or three day study units (nine days in total). The course integrates academic content with work experience during the final 12 month period of practical training experience.
It is by nature a professional course designed for suitably qualified applicants to complete their studies in architecture to qualify as an Architect and register with the Architects Registration Board (ARB) in the UK.
Benefits of studying this course
The course is designed for suitably qualified applicants to complete their studies in architecture and become members of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and register with the Architects Registration Board (ARB). It is, by nature, a professional course and is evaluated with quality and standards improved through the RIBA Validation Panel at four year intervals and in accordance with the University requirements for course review. We have links throughout the region and nationally with architectural practices, with external tutors coming from their own established practices to offer you the best possible tuition.
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- The Royal Institute of British Architects website
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Modules
Modules
Core modules include:
Building Context
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.
Case Study
The written case study is material selected by you to provide tangible evidence of practical experience at a professional level. It should be based on a single project from live architectural practice, and it is for you to decide, in conjunction with the course leader, whether it is more representative to cover the entire span of a routine project, or toconcentrate on selected events within one contract which clearly demonstrate your ability to exercise professional judgements.
Design Project
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.Design Workshop
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.
Professional Practice & Contract Administration
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.
Record of Architectural Practice 2 (PEDR)
This module, the online Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR), logs the time spent on various activities within the graduate?s office by entering the hours in the appropriate category. The division of time for every complete three-month period issummarised automatically, giving an immediate indicator of the balance of experience being gained in practice.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Teaching & Learning
The course consists of four study units lasting 1-3 days each.
Your Future
Future Career
Successful completion of the course gives exemption from the RIBA Part 3 examinations and allows for full qualification as an Architect and registration with ARB. Successful students can gain employment as Architects in architectural practices in the UK and throughout the EU, also worldwide in countries where RIBA qualifications are recognised.
Jobs & Careers
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Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0 or equivalent. All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.6.5 with no skills below 6.0 or equivalent
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Further Postgraduate Information
Credit Transfer
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
If you have appropriate qualifications you may be considered for advanced entry onto your chosen degree course. To find out more or to make an appointment to discuss your options, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
Bespoke Courses for Employers
We offer bespoke courses to organisations looking to train their staff. Postgraduate education can be accessed by anyone with the potential for success, based on relevant work experience and/or other qualifications.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, please visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0 or equivalent. All candidates must have a good command of written and spoken English. Applicants whose first language is not English, with certificated qualifications, professional qualifications and/or appropriate work experiences will be considered. Applicants may be required to undertake additional English language courses. The University provides excellent support for such students.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £2,000
The fee shown here is the 'gross' fee for new students starting in the 2012/13 academic year, before the application of any scholarship or discount. A scholarship of £1,500 is available to new full-time students studying an MA, MSC or MBA (180 credits) who are eligible to pay Home/EU fees. For students studying for an award such as a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits), Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits), or part-time, a pro rata scholarship is available. The table below provides further details:
| Programme of study | Credit Points | Scholarship for full-time students | Example of Scholarship for part-time students studying 50% of the credit points in a given year |
|---|---|---|---|
| MA, MSc, MBA | 180 | £1500 | £750 |
| Postgraduate Diploma | 120 | £1000 | £500 |
| Postgraduate Certificate | 60 | £500 | £250 |
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2012
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Part-time, 2012-13 entrants £63.90 per credit-point
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £63.90) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1278. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5112 for that year.
The total cost of a Part-time course is determined by the number of modules you take in an academic year. Modules are made up of credit-points, and Part-time fees are typically quoted as fee-per-credit-point.
To calculate the typical cost of study: Fee-per-credit-point (e.g £63.90) x credit-points per module (e.g20) = module cost of £1278. If you study 4 modules in a year the cost would be £5112 for that year.
The fee will be fixed at this level for each year of your course.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
A scholarship of £1,500 is offered to all new full-time overseas fee paying students joining the first year of a course in 2012-13. The international scholarship is awarded in the first year of study only. Please note that students joining a programme part way through or joining a dedicated top-up course are not eligible for this scholarship. Only students paying the full 2012-13 overseas fee are eligible for this scholarship.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £592
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
International Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Part-time
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £592
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
10% Discount for graduates
Graduates of Leeds Metropolitan University and partner colleges within the Regional University Network (RUN), qualify for a 10% discount on postgraduate tuition fees if they have graduated within the last five years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
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