Course summary
Our practice-based course is the final step towards completing your studies in Architecture and becoming a qualified architect in the UK. Our 12- month, part time programmes is delivered through a combination of distance learning, campus recall and study groups. Supported by our dedicated Part 3 team of architects, external experts and examiners, this practice-based approach gives you the opportunity to the enter the profession and learn on the job. The programme deals with issues related to the context for practice, the management of architecture and the management of construction, as proscribed by the five professional criteria set out by ARB. This programme runs from November to November, and is structured about the Professional Criteria:
- PC1 Professionalism
- PC2 Clients, users and delivery of services
- PC3 Legal framework and processes
- PC4 Practice and management
- PC5 Building procurement
- Throughout the course, candidates are supported by their dedicated PSA (professional studies advisor) via 1:1 tutorials, by their peers via the study group format and in study sessions with the whole cohort (usually 30-40 students).
Modules
Course structure:
- introduction to part 3 course
- professionalism (including ethics, values, codes of conduct, obligations to society, etc);
- clients, users and services (including marketing/winning work, appointment documents, scope of services, briefing, fees, etc.);
- legislative frameworks and processes (including topics such as planning, Building Regulations, heritage assets, accessibility and inclusivity, and the law);
- practice and management (including setting up and running a practice, resource management, employment law, staff morale, insurances, etc.)
- building procurement (covering topics such as forms of contracts and procurement routes, roles of the architect, contract administration, collaborative working and the wider construction industry)
Assessment method
Assessment of learning and application is through the completion of 3 assignments through the year (1500-2000 word documents), a case study (5000 words), evaluation of practical experience, PEDR sheets and the final practice examination and oral interview.
Entry requirements
Applicants should have parts 1 and 2, and experience of working in an approved practice. IELTS 6.5 (no less than 6.0 in any element).
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
Provider information
University of Nottingham
University Park
Nottingham
NG7 2RD
Course contact details
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