Leeds Beckett University - City Campus,
Woodhouse Lane,
LS1 3HE
Postgraduate PG Dip
Architectural Professional Practice
This qualification leads to exemption from the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 3 examinations.
Course Overview
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L27 -
City Campus -
Part-Time -
12 Months -
09 Jan 2025
The Architects Registration Board (ARB)
The term “architect” is a protected title and can only be used by ARB-registered architects in legal jurisdictions extended to or agreed by ARB. The course is relevant to the UK and the EU and has variable transferability beyond the UK and its territories, where the relevant law of the land has precedent.
As part of this course you’ll:
- Be eligible to join the ARB register and apply for chartered membership with RIBA upon successful completion
- Learn through a flexible learning programme comprising a series of study blocks, an office-based examination (where you are employed) and a professional interview
- Benefit from our close relationships with established practitioners, academics and leading consultants and learn from their experience
Guest lectures
You’ll have access to the INSIDE/OUT lecture series that brings together some of the most exciting names from the fields of art, architecture, design, fashion, film, music, performing arts and beyond. You can catch up on previous lectures by visiting the Leeds Arts Research Centre site.
Industry links
This course is delivered by tutors with extensive networks, giving you access to expert practitioners and consultants. We have links with a wide range of established architectural practices, so your learning will be enhanced by experienced external tutors.
Why study Architecture at Leeds Beckett University...
- Gain exemption from the ARB and RIBA Part 3 examinations
- Flexible learning
- Links to architectural practices
- Learn from industry experienced academics
- The Project Office, our own in-house onsite RIBA chartered architectural practice
- Study at Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice
Everything you need to know
Discover all there is to know about the course, from entry requirements and fees to exploring the school you’ll be joining - we’ve got it covered.
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have an ARB/RIBA accredited Part Two qualification or a Part 2 qualification awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and be in employment that is capable of satisfying the PEDR Categories of Experience requirements accessed through this link.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
Entry requirements
Applicants should either have an ARB/RIBA accredited Part Two qualification or a Part 2 qualification awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and be in employment that is capable of satisfying the PEDR Categories of Experience requirements accessed through this link.
All applications should be supported by a reference, either academic or professional; you can download our reference template for completion.
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
IELTS
All applicants should satisfy our English Language requirements . Please note the IELTS requirement for this course are IELTS 6.5 with no skill below 6.0. Further details about acceptable equivalent qualifications can be found on our International Student information pages .
Independent study is a crucial part of learning at university and you will be required to undertake many hours of self-directed research and reading, and preparation and writing of assessments. Your course is delivered through a number of modules, which will help you to plan your time and establish a study routine. Outside of your lectures, workshops and tutorials, a range of support is available to assist with your independent study. Our subject-specific librarians will be on hand to direct you to the specialist learning and study-skill resources. You’ll also be assigned an academic advisor to give you tailored feedback and support.
Teaching & Learning
What you'll learn
Complete RIBA's online Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR), which logs the time spent on various activities within your office by entering hours under appropriate categories. You will also participate in the summative Professional Interview / Oral Examination to integrate the learning outcomes of the course.
Reveal your qualities as a reflective practitioner and your understanding of, and attitudes towards, sound professional practice.
Select material to provide tangible evidence of practical experience at a professional level. This could include a range of different procurement methods types and processes and should be based on a single project from live architectural practice.
Show your understanding of the legal and organisational problems associated with the practice of architecture. You'll need to evidence this in accordance with the best of available knowledge and skills currently practised in the profession.
This module will address components of professional criteria, including professionalism; clients, users and delivery of services; legal framework and processes; practice and management; and building procurement.
Fees & Funding hellooo
£2,750
UK
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £2750. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
£2,750
International 2024
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Fees & Funding
£2,750
For students entering in 2024
The tuition fee for the year for students entering in 2024/25 is £2750. The amount you will pay may increase each year to take into account the effects of inflation.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Studio equipment and facilities, including parallel motion boards and flip-top drawing boards, plus the latest software and printers
- Access to the Project Office, our in-house architectural consultancy
- Free entry to Inside/Out guest lecture series
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Essential Costs
- ARB registration (£119)
- Portfolio submission (£100 for materials and printing)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
£2,750
For students entering in 2024
Part-time rates for international students are not automatically displayed as there are specific visa requirements which generally limit students to study in the UK on a full-time basis. Should you wish to query your visa status you can contact Tier4 Compliance@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. If you are able to study on a part-time basis please contact fees@leedsbeckett.ac.uk for further information on course fees.
Additional course costs
Tuition Fees
Your tuition fees cover the cost of registration, tuition, academic supervision, assessments and examinations.
The following are also included in the cost of your course:
- 24/7 Library and student IT support
- Free wifi via eduroam
- Skills workshops and resources
- Library membership, giving access to more than 500,000 printed, multimedia and digital resources
- Access to software, including five free copies of Microsoft Office 365 to install on your PC,laptop and MAC, and access to free high-end software via the Leeds Beckett remote app
- Loan of high-end media equipment to support your studies
In many cases, costs associated with your course will be included in your course fee. However, in some cases there are ‘essential’ additional costs (those that you will be required to meet in addition to your course fee), and/or ‘optional’ additional costs (costs that are not required, but that you might choose to pay). We have included those essential or optional additional costs that relate to your course, below.
Access to course resources, equipment and facilities, including:
- Studio equipment and facilities, including parallel motion boards and flip-top drawing boards, plus the latest software and printers
- Access to the Project Office, our in-house architectural consultancy
- Free entry to Inside/Out guest lecture series
Essential Costs
- ARB registration (£119)
- Portfolio submission (£100 for materials and printing)
Other study-related expenses to consider: materials that you will need to complete your course such as books (whilst the library provides access to readings recommended for your modules, you may wish to purchase your own copies of some books); you can also make suggestions for books to be added to Library stock; placement costs (these may include travel expenses and living costs); student visas (international students only); printing, photocopying and stationery (you may need to pay for multiple copies of your dissertation or final project to be printed and bound); events associated with your course such as field trips; study abroad opportunities (travel costs and accommodation, visas and immunisations). Other costs could include academic conferences (travel costs) and professional-body membership (where applicable). The costs you will need to cover for graduation will include gown hire and guest tickets, and optional extras such as professional photography.
As well as your mobile phone, you will also need access to a desktop computer and/or laptop to complete assignments and access university online services such as MyBeckett, your virtual learning environment. You can book and borrow AV equipment through the media equipment service accessed online via the student hub and located in the library at each campus. Equipment includes: 360 Cameras, iPads, GoPros, MacBooks, portable data projectors, portable projection screens, flipchart stands, remote presenters, digital cameras and camcorders, SLR cameras, speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets, tripods, digital audio recorders and PC/laptops (a laptop loans service is provided on campus in the library on both campuses). Student laptops are also available from the laptop lockers located in the libraries.
This list is not exhaustive, costs are approximate and will vary depending on the choices you make during your course. Any rental, travel or living costs are also in addition to your course fees. If you choose to study via distance learning, you may not be able to access all of the facilities listed if you are not able to visit us on campus.
Architecture Study how to employ imagination alongside practical and technical skills.
Architecture Project Office Project Office is a RIBA chartered practice co-directed by Craig Stott and Simon Warren, both architects and senior lecturers in Architecture at Leeds Beckett University. Project Office is a design and research collaboration of staff and students making ethical, social and resilient architecture.
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PEDR MONITORING SERVICE
Students enrolled for the PG Dip Architectural Professional Practice course at the Leeds School of Architecture are automatically offered a PEDR (Professional Experience and Development Record) monitoring service for the duration of the course.
My passion for architecture was sparked while I was at school. Going on to study at Leeds Beckett was perfect for me. I had access to industry-standard facilities, dedicated support from expert teaching staff and the social perks of living in a buzzing city. My course gave me the confidence to go out and get the industry experience I needed, and I'm now a fully qualified architect.
Louise Hartley
Architect The Harris Partnership
Career Prospects
As a graduate, you will be able to gain the title and function of architect in the UK/EU via the registration or licensing bodies. Professional registration allows you endorsing privileges, legal title and status, as well as access to the professional market. As a fully qualified architect registered with the ARB, you will be able to secure employment with architectural practices, join a partnership or start your own practice.
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