Leeds Beckett University

Overview

Architectural Professional Practice is a professional qualification pathway tailored for architects currently engaged in a work environment that fosters essential professional experience. This programme is specifically designed to prepare you for the assessments necessary for progression towards architectural registration in the UK.

• Programme type: Professional practice pathway (work-based learning)
• Delivery: Flexible learning, incorporating study blocks and assessment activities linked to your employment
• Assessment focus: Professional Experience & Development Record (PEDR), professional interview, and practice-related examinations
• Exemptions: Aims to facilitate exemptions from ARB and RIBA Part 3 examinations (subject to successful completion and eligibility)
• Accreditation: ARB and RIBA
• Language of instruction: English
• English language requirement (IELTS): 6.5 overall with no skill below 6.0
• Typical entry route: Applicants should possess an appropriate Part Two qualification and be employed in a capacity that meets the PEDR experience requirements

What you'll study

The programme employs a blend of study blocks and assessment preparation, drawing upon your professional experience in the workplace.

• Professional Experience & Development Record (PEDR) & Professional Interview
• Personal Development Appraisal & Professional Curriculum Vitae
• Case Study
• Professional Practice Examination
• Contract Administration Examination

Note: Assessment activities are structured to align with the professional experience categories necessary for progression. Your employer or practice environment must be capable of supporting the required evidence of experience.

Entry requirements

Applicants should possess either an ARB/RIBA accredited Part Two qualification or a Part 2 qualification awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel. Furthermore, you must be employed in a role that satisfies the PEDR Categories of Experience requirements.

Career prospects

Graduates of the Architectural Professional Practice programme are well-positioned to advance their careers in the architectural field. By obtaining the necessary qualifications and experience, you will enhance your employability and gain the credentials needed to register as an architect in the UK, opening doors to various opportunities within the profession.