MArch Architect Degree Apprenticeship (Master of Architecture and Professional Practice)

Qualifications and experience

• A minimum of a second-class honours degree with RIBA Part 1 exemption.
• Applicants would preferably have a year of professional, relevant experience. Applicants who do not hold a recognised UK Part 1 qualification will need to undertake and pass the ARB prescribed exam for Part 1 prior to joining the Apprenticeship course.
• All applicants will be required to complete a Skills Gap Analysis before completing an application form.
• All applicants will be invited to attend an academic interview and may be asked to submit a portfolio of work or undertake additional assessment.

Applicants aged 16-18 must have acceptable Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths, such as GCSE with grade C/4 or above or Functional Skills. If you do not have acceptable qualifications, you will be required to obtain this. Those aged 19 and over are only subject to these requirements if you or your employer choose for you to study towards English and Maths qualifications, which will be funded. Please note that you may still be required to evidence accepted Level 2 qualifications for the course, as part of academic assessment.

If you do not have an acceptable qualification you may be required to take an additional assessment during the application process.

Equivalent professional experience and/or qualifications will also be considered, such as previous study, employment, voluntary work and training courses, including courses and qualifications you didn't complete.

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This architecture degree apprenticeship prepares you to become an ARB-registered architect. This will expand your professional knowledge, skills, and reputation at work.

Besides being able to legally call yourself an architect, having an ARB registration ensures you:

• Are a qualified, fully trained professional, which highlights your integrity amongst clients and members of public
• Maintain your professional obligations by following the 'Architects Code: Standards of Conduct and Practice'
• Can work in virtually any practice or organisation, as some contracts or employers require you to be registered before you work with them
• Continuously update your professional skills, knowledge and abilities through Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
• Can work internationally, subject to individual country requirements

Year 1 –

• Architectural History and Theory Introduction – 15 credits
• Project Management in Architecture – 15 credits
• Architectural History and Theory: Application – 15 credits
• Building Tectonics and Environment – 15 credits
• Practice Management and Professionalism in Architecture - 15 credits

Year 2 – 

• Architectural Design: Strategy – 30 credits
• Architectural Design: Synthesis – 30 credits
• Thesis Dissertation – 30 credits

Year 3 – 

• Thesis Design – 60 credits
• Thesis Preparation – 15 credits
• Practice Management and Professionalism in Architecture – 15 credits

Year 4 – 

• End Point Assessment – 30 credits
• Practice Management, Law and Contract – 30 credits
• Preparation for End Point Assessment – 30 credits
• Topical Research Project – 30 credits