Welcome to The Leeds School of Arts.

With a history that spans over 170 years, Leeds School of Arts is united by a common goal: to encourage individuality, to inspire creativity, and to create impact. Arts at Leeds Beckett University is an inspired laboratory where ideas are piloted, risks are taken, and equal emphasis is placed on the navigation of nourishing creative journeys and the realisation of formidable art works. There are around 3000 students in the Leeds School of the Arts, spread across over 40 courses, in subjects ranging from Architecture and Landscape, Creative Technology, Art, Design and Fashion, through to Film, Music and Performing Arts. Our aim is to instil in you the confidence, curiosity and commitment to thrive at University and beyond, and to give you the freedom and independence to both think, and to make.

We have an exciting and experimental approach to contemporary, creative practice - set in the heart of a culturally energised city. We draw artistic inspiration from the innumerable sources of university culture, including the research of our extraordinary academics and the energy, open-mindedness and intellect of our students. This is more than a School, it is a community of creators and collaborators; a united, artistic family, pushing boundaries with a variety of courses.

Our School's principle of learning through theory and practice is enabled by deep and meaningful links with industry, community and the professions. We have Leeds based, national and international partnerships to enable students learning to be enriched by industry collaboration. Our new Leeds School of Arts £80m building, state-of-the-art technical equipment, workshop support and studio spaces will allow you to immerse yourself in live design and development projects, supported by a team of experienced staff on hand to challenge, listen and encourage.

I wish you well and hope you have a rewarding, enjoyable and highly creative year with us.

Dr Lisa Stansbie, Dean of School

Leeds Beckett Students' Union (LBSU) is led by students for students! Their mission is to make your uni life better! Your Student Officer Team is elected by you to lead the Students' Union into the academic year. They represent all Leeds Beckett students and campaign for the changes you want to see in the university and beyond. They do this by representing your interests, giving you the chance to socialise and meet new people, hosting CV-boosting opportunities, and providing advice and support when you need it most. Shape your own experience by submitting your thoughts through your Course Rep, or if you'd like to influence the Students' Union's policy stance on particular issues or share ideas for improving the student experience across the University, submit your ideas on the Have Your Say platform, which is designed to make change happen! Below you'll find information on a few of their services but if you've any questions, please feel free to get in touch.

Silas Ozoya, your Academic Experience Officer, also wanted to say a few words to introduce himself: "Hey There! I'm Silas, your Academic Experience Officer. It's my job to ensure your academic experience at Leeds Beckett is the best it can be! We're a friendly and open-minded bunch at LBSU, so don't hesitate to get in touch with us! I'm looking forward to meeting you very soon!"

Contact LBSU at:

Email: lbsu-welcome@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Phone: 0113 812 8400

Website: www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk

1. Following the lifting of all pandemic restrictions and advice from the Department for Education, we currently anticipate that no social distancing measures will be in place on campus during the 2023/24 academic year, enabling a normal on-campus experience. Our aim is to ensure that our students experience Leeds Beckett University, our courses, campuses, facilities and services to the fullest extent possible, while maintaining an environment where students and staff feel safe.
2. In all cases, the health and safety of students and staff is our priority and we will continue to follow guidance from the UK Health Security Agency, the Department for Education and all other recognised government agencies (such as the Office for Students) in full and keep matters under close review at all times. The advice and restrictions may change before and/or during the academic year, either nationally or in response to local conditions and rates of infection and include the need for social distancing measures and other restrictions. Our flexible delivery model allows us to revert to a blended and/or remote delivery model if this becomes necessary. In a worst case scenario it is possible our campuses may need to close.
3. In the event that delivery is restricted as a consequence of pandemic restrictions, we will keep you informed of planned changes as they arise, to ensure you are provided with accurate information.
4. We will provide general COVID-19 updates to our University community here and more specific updates will be provided by your School.

Your apprenticeship provides a great opportunity to gain valuable skills and knowledge, at work and at the University, to ensure you are fully competent in your chosen field and enable you to progress in your career.

Successful apprenticeships are built on strong relationships between the apprentice, their employer and the University, in particular the course team. These colleagues are there to support you on your learning journey and you will work closely with them to make sure you get the most out of this exciting experience. Full attendance is mandatory so you must keep your employer and course team fully informed about any matters relating to your attendance, support you might need, concerns you have and any other challenges you come across. We need this information to help keep you on track to complete your apprenticeship successfully and so we can remain compliant with government rules for delivering apprenticeships.

On-the-job training refers to the activities that you undertake during your working role. It is training for the sole purpose of enabling you to perform the work for which you have been employed. Through your on-the-job activities you will have opportunities to apply the learning that you gain through your off-the-job learning, particularly your on-campus days. Your course team will indicate activities that can be classed as on-the-job training, and this will also be reflected in your training plan.

All apprentices spend a significant part of their working time undertaking 'off-the-job' training. If you started your apprenticeship in the academic year 2021/22 or earlier you are required to spend at least 20% of your working time 'off-the-job'. If you started your apprenticeship from academic year 2022/23 onwards you are required to spend at least 6 hours per week of your working time 'off-the-job'.

This time is typically spent in University but it may also include learning activities in your workplace, but outside your normal day-to-day tasks.

You are expected to undertake off-the-job learning throughout the whole year including during university holiday periods when you don't have timetabled activities. Your course team will provide further advice about what is expected.

You will need to keep track of this off-the-job learning through our Aptem system which includes an activity log. If you need further guidance or training on using Aptem, contact your course team or the Apprenticeship Team (apprenticeships@leedsbeckett.ac.uk).

Your training plan is a personalised formal document which provides details of your apprenticeship requirements, including both the on- and off-the-job training that you will undertake. It forms part of the apprenticeship agreement which you, your employer and the University should have agreed signed off before the start of your apprenticeship.

Our University was inspected by Ofsted in November 2022 and was given a rating of good for overall effectiveness and also for each of the thematic areas specified in their Education Inspection Framework (EIF):

1. Quality of education
2. Behaviour and attitudes
3. Personal development
4. Leadership and management

To be confirmed at enrolment

Your workplace mentor will support you in the workplace by, for example, helping to identify relevant learning opportunities and helping you succeed in these. More details of your workplace mentor and other support options will be listed in your training plan.

Carolyn Hollingworth 0113 81 28297

Architectureadmins@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Broadcasting Place - Arts Building, City Campus

Please contact your course administrator

The Academic Librarians for this course are Karen Fisher and Catherine Parkin.

Please contact them at: lsalibrary@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

The contact details of other key services, such as The Student Advice Team, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, the Library, Money Advice, Careers, Students' Union Advice Service and Students' Union Student Voice Team can be found on the Students web page.

In addition:

Apprenticeship Assessors - these colleagues are a key contact for you; they will coordinate and complete progress review meetings with you and provide on-going support.

Apprenticeship Team - these colleagues support apprentices, employers and other university staff with the recruitment, application and on-boarding processes; they also ensure apprenticeships run smoothly and are compliant with government rules.

Please see your training plan for contact details.

Academic and administrative staff at our University use your student email address to contact you. It is important that you check this account regularly. You can forward emails from your student email address to a preferred personal email address, however, quarantine and spam filters needed by our University mean that emails sent from external email addresses may be delayed, blocked or deleted. It is therefore important that your student email address is the only email address that you use to contact University staff. Information on how to access your student email address can be found on the Library Student IT Support page (http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/it_support/office365/outlook)

Please make sure that you inform your Course Administration team whenever you change your address and contact details. It is important that you also update your records yourself. You can do this via the My Account/Update my Data tab on MyBeckett. This will ensure we can always contact you in an emergency, and that you receive any important University communications that we may need to send you.

We will inform you of class activities and course notifications, including any cancellations. This will be done via text to the mobile phone number on our contact records, email to student email address, or via MyBeckett announcements.

For each module, the Module Handbook will include the preferred method of communicating general information about that module to you.

MS Teams is part of the Office 365 suite used by staff, students and apprentices for communication and collaboration:

• Access via MyBeckett on University devices as well as on personal mobiles via a free downloadable app.
• Participate in online meetings and video conferencing in groups or one-to-one.
• Work on shared content, ideas, projects and online learning.
• Utilise breakout rooms to create more dynamic sessions

Further information is available on the Library's MS Teams FAQ web page.

The University’s standard term dates are available on our Academic Calendars web page for information.

You will be able to access your timetable through Aptem.

Taught sessions will normally be scheduled and included in your timetable. This will include on-campus sessions that you should attend. Depending on your apprenticeship, this may also include scheduled online teaching and learning sessions that you need to take part in. Module information will be made available online by the school for enrolled apprentices. Timetables will also be made available via:

1. The Student Portal (MyBeckett)
2. The Leeds Beckett app

You should discuss any difficulties relating to your engagement with timetabled sessions with your Course Director.

School Forums, where students and apprentices raise feedback on their academic experience, are scheduled into all students’ and apprentices' timetables. Any apprentice can attend but only Course Reps are expected to be in attendance.

The Architect Degree Apprenticeship Level 7 is an integrated apprenticeship, which incorporates on-programme* academic (off-the-job) learning with workplace (on-the-job) learning, culminating in an End Point Assessment (EPA) to test the knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSB) as detailed in the Architect Apprenticeship Standard. The EPA comprises of case study report based on a design challenge, a career appraisal and interview. (See Appendix 6). The Architect Apprenticeship Standard is mapped against the current ARB and RIBA Part 2 (M Arch PT) and Part 3 (PROF Cert) criteria. Leeds Beckett university provides the Part 2 and Part 3 academic components (off-the-job) whilst apprentices are in continuous full-time employment (on-the-job). The off-the-job learning must comprise of a minimum of 20% of the entire duration of the Apprenticeship with the on-the-job learning providing the remaining 80%.
Apprentices attend off-the-job learning activities alongside traditional students enrolled in the existing M Arch (Part 2) and PROF Cert (Part 3) courses. In other words, there is no distinction between students and apprentices as they are taught together.Professional Experience and maximum 80% on-the-job Learning
This apprenticeship enables apprentices to apply to become a Registered and Chartered Architect upon successful completion if they so wish- note that individuals need to hold ARB-prescribed awards at Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 levels before they are eligible for registration. Since the Architect Apprenticeship Standard is designed to align with the latter two awards, it is compulsory for the apprentice to have completed the minimum of a ARB-prescribed Part 1 qualification or Part 1 equivalent as prescribed by the ARB prior to entry onto the course.

As an apprentice you will be working towards achievement of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours (KSBs) for your specific apprenticeship. However, through achieving the apprenticeship KSBs you will also meet the requirements of a Leeds Beckett qualification, normally an honours or Masters degree. These qualifications have defined Course Learning Outcomes which are statements about what you will be able to do at the end of the qualification. The Course Learning Outcomes of your qualification have been provided below for information.

The apprenticeship learning outcomes collectively reflect the Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) required to become a competent architect, as defined by the sector in the Apprenticeship Standard. At the end of the entire apprenticeship, apprentices will be able to satisfactorily meet the requirements of the Architect Apprenticeship Standard which has been mapped against the current ARB and RIBA Part 2 (MArch) and Part 3 (PROF Cert) criteria. The following Apprenticeship Learning Outcomes are based on the PSRB requirements needed to meet these criteria. Master of Architecture (Part 2) Component

Graduates of the Master of Architecture shall be able to demonstrate that they meet the 11 points of article 46 of Directive 2005/36/EC and the jointly held Criteria for qualification prescription by ARB and programme validation by RIBA for Part Two courses in Architecture, and the QAA benchmark standard of the 'Final Award' in Architecture, as stated below.

Ability to create architectural designs that satisfy both aesthetic and technical requirements.
The graduate will have the ability to:
1. prepare and present building design projects of diverse scale and, complexity, and type in a variety of contexts, using a range of media, and in response to a brief;
2. understand the constructional and structural systems, the environmental strategies and the regulatory requirements that apply to the design and construction of a comprehensive design project;
3. develop a conceptual and critical approach to architectural design that integrates and satisfies the aesthetic aspects of a building and the technical requirements of its construction and the needs of the user.
Knowledge of the fine arts as an influence on the quality of architectural design

The graduate will have knowledge of:
1. how the theories, practices and technologies of the arts influence architectural design;
2. the creative application of the fine arts and their relevance and impact on architecture;
3. the creative application of such work to studio design projects, in terms of their conceptualisation and representation.
Adequate knowledge of urban design, planning and the skills involved in the planning process
The graduate will have an adequate knowledge of:
1. theories of urban design and the planning of communities;
2. the influence of the design and development of cities, past and present on the contemporary built environment;
3. current planning policy and development control legislation, including social, environmental and economic aspects, and the relevance of these to design development.
Understanding of the relationship between people and buildings, and between buildings and their environment, and the need to relate buildings and the spaces between them to human needs and scale
The graduate will have an understanding of:
1. the needs and aspirations of building users;
2. the impact of buildings on the environment, and the precepts of sustainable design;
3. the way in which buildings fit into their local context.
Understanding of the profession of architecture and the role of the architect in society, in particular in preparing briefs that take account of social factors
The graduate will have an understanding of:
1. the nature of professionalism and the duties and responsibilities of architects to clients, building users, constructors, co-professionals and the wider society;
2. the role of the architect within the design team and construction industry, recognising the importance of current methods and trends in the construction of the built environment;
3. the potential impact of building projects on existing and proposed communities.
Understanding of the methods of investigation and preparation of the brief for a design project
The graduate will have an understanding of:
1. the need to critically review precedents relevant to the function, organisation, and technological strategy of design proposals;
2. the need to appraise and prepare building briefs of diverse scales and types, to define client and user requirements and their appropriateness to site and context;
3. the contributions of architects and co-professionals to the formulation of the brief, and the methods of investigation used in its preparation.
Understanding of the structural design, constructional and engineering problems associated with building design.

The graduate will have an understanding of:
1. the investigation, critical appraisal and selection of alternative structural, constructional and material systems relevant to architectural design;
2. strategies for building construction, and ability to integrate knowledge of structural principles and construction techniques;
3. the physical properties and characteristics of building materials, components and systems, and the environmental impact of specification choices.
Adequate knowledge of physical problems and technologies and the function of buildings so as to provide them with internal conditions of comfort and protection against the climate.
The graduate will have an adequate knowledge of:
1. principles associated with designing optimum visual, thermal and acoustic environments;
2. systems for environmental comfort realised within relevant precepts of sustainable design;
3. strategies for building services, and ability to integrate these in a design project.

The Course Learning Outcomes satisfy the Learning Outcomes that the University requires of its courses at level 7:

-Demonstrate a critical awareness and systematic evaluation of Architecture (Design, Technology, Context and Professional Studies).
-Critically evaluate current research and advanced scholarship in Architecture. -Demonstrate originality in the application of knowledge and techniques to create and interpret knowledge in the area of Architecture including; Design, Technology, History and Theory (Context Studies and Professional Practice).
-The ability to undertake research activity relevant to the discipline of Architectural Design. -The ability to communicate effectively and professionally using appropriate verbal, visual and written representation of the context, process and performance within a project.

During your apprenticeship you will develop Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours (KSBs) that have been identified by employers and subject experts across the country as being essential in ensuring you are fully competent in your specialised role. These KSBs are built into the modules you will study as part of the apprenticeship and will be developed through a range of learning activities at work and at University.

On this course students will be assessed predominantly by coursework with some examinations.

All Apprentices are required to complete an End Point Assessment (EPA) before they can successfully pass the apprenticeship. Course teams will support and prepare you for your EPA throughout the apprenticeship. Before an Apprentice can attempt the EPA they must satisfy a number of criteria, which are referred to as Gateway Requirements. Once they have met the Gateway requirements, the Apprentice undertakes the EPA which is designed to test/confirm the Apprentice's KSBs and their overall competency.

EPAs will be conducted by an outside organisation (EPAO) or by someone within the University who has not been involved in the delivery of the apprenticeship.

The Apprenticeship grade will normally be based on the EPA, for example, if you achieve a Pass in the EPA you will be awarded a Pass in the Apprenticeship.

There are a wide range of EPA requirements across all of the apprenticeships and therefore the details below provide more information about your specific EPA. You are advised to contact your Course Director with any questions relating to the EPA.

The apprentice must successfully pass the on-apprenticeship credits for the Part 3 qualification prior to taking the EPA. Working in partnership, Leeds Beckett and the apprentice's employer will support the ongoing development of the apprentice to ensure that (s)he meets the standards set out by the university and the employer's company policies and procedures.

The following diagram illustrates the process that the apprentice will undertake through the gateway and EPA. Please note, the on-apprenticeship training The Degree Apprenticeship Level 7 in Architecture is approximately 52 weeks, not 48, due to our Postgraduate Cert in Architectural Professional Practice PROF Cert (Part 3) Component starting in January, not previous September. Apprentices will still be completing PEDRs (PROF Cert 1) during this 'lag' time. (See the Indicative Operational Apprenticeship Delivery Structure for more accurate timeframe).

EPA Overview

Please note the exam/assessment periods in the academic calendar and make sure that you are available during those periods. Further details of your schedule of examinations can be found on your timetable once the examination schedule is released. Coursework submission deadlines can normally be found on MyBeckett, on course noticeboards or in individual Module Handbooks/other module guides.

Disabled students requiring adjustments to assessments/examinations should contact Disability Advice as soon as possible. We can only guarantee that adjustments can be put in place if students have contacted us by the following deadlines:

Semester 1 - 10th November 2023

Semester 2 - 8th March 2024

Contact us:

Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 5831

Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/

It is important for your progression and achievement that you submit all work for all assignments in a timely manner. It is also important that you keep copies of all work submitted until after you have graduated. You should also keep any receipts confirming the submission of assignments. In the event of your submitted work being lost you may be required to produce a copy of the work and submission receipt. If you are unable to do so, your work will not be marked.

It is important to note that submitting all assignments is a requirement of your course. Should you experience extenuating circumstances which prevent you from submitting on time please make yourself aware of the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances process. Without any form of extenuating circumstances, standard penalties apply for late submission of assessed work. Full details of the penalties for late submission of course work are available in section 3 of the Academic Regulations at https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/our-university/public-information/academic-regulations/. Please check the penalties that apply to this course as some Professional, Statutory and Regulatory Body requirements may mean that different penalties apply.

If you have been recommended 'flexibility around deadlines' as a reasonable adjustment in a Reasonable Adjustment Plan, your Course Administrator will be able to advise you of the process.

You may be required to submit your written work via Turnitin; further information on Turnitin is available here: http://libguides.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/mybeckett/turnitin

Assessed work will normally be returned with appropriate feedback within four weeks of your submission. Each Module Handbook will provide you with specific guidelines on how and when you will receive feedback on your assessments.

Results from module assessments and decisions on progression to the next level of study (e.g., from Level 4 to Level 5 of an undergraduate degree) or awards (if you are in the final level) are available on the Results Online system: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/exams-assessments-and-awards/results-online/.

Results will appear in Results Online within five working days of the date of the Progression and Award Board meeting (the meeting where your end of level outcome will be decided) or the Module Board meeting (the meeting where modular outcomes are decided).

If you are unsure about when you might receive your results or have queries relating to your results, you should contact your Course Administrator.

The University recognises that, from time to time, apprentices may encounter issues which may prevent them from being able to submit or take assessment. Where this is the case, apprentices may be able to submit their 'extenuating circumstances' for consideration. Please see the Mitigation and Extenuating Circumstances web page for further information.

If you have not passed a module at the first attempt you will be eligible for re-assessment. See your Module Handbook for details of the relevant re-assessment process (e.g., whether it is coursework, an examination, a presentation or other form of assessment/when it will take place/what the deadline is). You will be advised via Results Online of your options for re-assessment. You are advised to contact your Course Director, Course Administrator or Academic Advisor for any necessary clarification.

Details about our Appeals process can be found on the appeals web page.

Academic integrity means intellectual honesty and is part of good academic practice. Further information can be found on our academic integrity web page.

As part of the apprenticeship, you will undertake a wide range of off-the-job and on-the-job activities, at the workplace and at the university. Off-the-job learning is defined as activity which is undertaken outside of the normal day-to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. This can include training delivered at your workplace but must not be delivered as part of your normal working duties. You will spend at least 20% of your paid working hours doing off-the-job activities. Examples of off-the-job learning include, but are not limited to:
-Scheduled contact time: Lectures, Seminars, Symposia, Design Workshops, Oral Presentations, Design Tutorials
- Preparing Assignments/Assessments
- Field visits: Building Construction Sites; exhibitions; Exemplary Cities & Works of Architecture, both Domestic and Overseas, etc.
On-the-job learning is defined as activity which is undertaken within the normal day-to-day working environment and leads towards the achievement of the apprenticeship. An on-the-job learning plan will be developed by your workplace mentor and course team.
The off- and on-the-job learning activities work together and collectively enable you to develop the KSBs as set out in the Architect Level 7 Apprenticeship Standard that are required to successfully complete the apprenticeship's End-Point-Assessment (EPA) and determine your competency as an architect. To record the apprentice development and provide detail on professional experience gained over the course of the apprenticeship, apprentices will complete quarterly professional experience and development record sheets (PEDR's) that are completed online at http://www.pedr.co.uk/. These PEDR's are then reviewed at quarterly meeting with the apprentice's workplace mentor, programme leader and professional studies advisors (PSA) to ensure they are receiving appropriate and sufficient training to fulfil the apprenticeship KSB's.

Design Studio 1
Design Studio 2 Context Studies History & Theory A Technology 1 Design Studio 3 Design Studio 4 (including The Design and Practice Report)
Context Studies History & Theory B Technology 2 PROF Cert 1 Professional Experience and Development Record PROF Cert 2 Professional Practice Examination PROF Cert 3 Contract Administration Examination PROF Cert 4a Personal Development Appraisal & Professional CV (forms part of the EPA) PROF Cert 4b Professional Interview(forms part of the EPA)
PROF Cert 5 Case Study (forms part of the EPA)

Assessment at L7 will be: (Part 2) Predominantly coursework based with some examinations
(Part 3) Component 100% Examination

The learning hours listed above are required for apprentices without any prior learning to gain the necessary KSBs and successfully pass the End Point Assessment (see below) and the apprenticeship itself. As part of your on-boarding onto the apprenticeship your prior learning was assessed and taken into account when confirming the hours you need to complete - please refer to your Commitment Statement/ Training Plan for information on this.

We are committed to providing a safe environment for our degree apprentices. We work with employers to ensure that you have a safe learning experience as set out in 'Keeping Our Apprentices Safe'. This includes information on how to identify and report concerns and access support covering safeguarding, wellbeing, online safety, the Prevent Duty (preventing individuals from being drawn into terrorism) and British Values.

In our University there is no place for bullying, harassment or sexual misconduct which includes sexual violence. We encourage any member of our community who has experienced any of these forms of unacceptable behaviour to use our Support, Report, Respect tool to access advice and raise concerns, which can be done anonymously.

Not sure who to contact? Speak to Student Advice: 0113 812 3000 or email studentadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk. They will listen and assess your concerns, offer information and advice, and refer to specialist support as required.

An understanding of British values is embedded in the apprenticeship curriculum.

British values are defined as:

1. Democracy
2. The rule of law
3. Individual liberty
4. Mutual respect and tolerance

In line with these values, we will foster a culture where values, opinions and beliefs can be shared in the knowledge that they will be respected.

Key points in the apprenticeship delivery to embed British Values: a. Induction - an important opportunity to explicitly integrate issues concerning British Values including reference to ARB Code of Conduct. b. Within the Professional Studies and DS4 Report modules c. Theme weeks across apprenticeship cohorts such as the yearly 'Professional Practice Symposium'
d. Regular apprenticeship communications and group meetings

The University does understand that from time to time there is good reason why you cannot attend a class, and in this instance you must contact your School office and employer to let them know. Depending upon the reasons why you are unable to attend, and how long this might be for, arrangements will be put in place to ensure you can catch up on your missed learning. The School and your employer will work together to support you with this.

Our most important aim is to support your studies, but we are also required to report attendance to various external bodies such as the Student Loan Company, the Home Office and the Apprenticeship funding body, the Education and Skills Finding Agency (ESFA).

You must notify your Course Administrator if you are absent (for example for an interview, emergency unforeseen circumstances, or for compassionate leave). If you are going to apply for mitigation you will need to provide written evidence of the reason for your absence.

Please note that if your apprenticeship carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional apprenticeship-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.

You are advised to review your commitment statement or training plan to ensure you are clear on who to contact in your employment organisation and University if you will be absent.

If you are unable to study because of illness for more than 14 consecutive days (including weekends), you must provide us with a Fit Note.

You can send a digital copy of your Fit Note to your Course Administrator, and then send the original by post.

If you are absent through illness on the day of an examination or assignment deadline and you intend to apply for mitigation, you must also provide us with details as possible. Your submission for mitigation may be made online and the circumstances surrounding it may be self-certified unless your period of absence is prolonged. Generally, all absences of 2 weeks or more will require the submission of verifiable documentary evidence.

For more information on 'fit to sit' and mitigation please visit our Mitigation web page.

Please note that if your course carries professional accreditation or recognition, there may be additional course-specific absence reporting requirements detailed elsewhere in this handbook.

Campus-based apprentices who suspect they may have, or have been diagnosed as having a serious infectious disease such as coronavirus, Mumps, TB, measles, meningitis or chicken pox should not attend campus. For notifiable diseases, students should notify their Course Director or Course Administrator as soon as possible giving information regarding which groups of students or apprentices (and/or colleagues and clients on placements) you have been in contact with and when. For some diseases, such as TB and meningitis, your doctor and our Student Wellbeing Team have a responsibility to notify the West Yorkshire Public Health Protection Team who may also wish to speak to you (or your family) to determine if others require screening or medication. You should follow advice given by the hospital or your GP about when it is safe to return to University. Further information is available on the Student Wellbeing web page.

For guidance on what to do if you have symptoms of Covid-19 (coronavirus), please visit our Covid-19 web page.

You are advised to review your Commitment Statement to ensure you are clear on who to contact in your employment organisation and University if you will be absent due to illness.

You must let your Apprenticeship Assessor know immediately if your employment status changes. This includes, for example:

1. Redundancy
2. Change in job role
3. Change in employer
4. Change in contracted hours
5. Parental leave
6. Other break in learning

Architects Registration Board (ARB) Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)

To be able to satisfy the criteria of ARB for Prescription and RIBA for Validation apprentices must pass all modules in the programme making a total of 240 credits at level 7 for the award of Master of Architecture. Students may be awarded Merit or Distinction based on performance.

Students may be awarded Master of Architecture with Distinction, Master of Architecture with Merit, Merit in Technology, Merit in Context Studies based on performance as follows:

For the award of Master of Architecture with Distinction a student must pass all the requisite modules for Master of Architecture and achieve an average of 70% in either Design Studio modules 1, 2, 3 and 4or Design Studio modules 3 and 4.

For the award of Master of Architecture with Merit a student must pass all the requisite modules for Master of Architecture and achieve an average of 60 -69% in Design Studio modules 1, 2, 3 and 4.

For the award of Master of Architecture with Merit in Technology a student must pass all the requisite modules for Master of Architecture and achieve an average of 70% in Technology modules A, B, C and Technology Futures.

For the award of Master of Architecture with Merit in Context Studies a student must pass all the requisite modules for Master of Architecture and achieve an average of 70% in Context Studies modules Part A: Urban Futures and Part B: Dissertation.

To meet RIBA/ARB professional body requirements the course includes the following exemptions:

1.Apprentices must pass all components of all modules, as this is a requirement of RIBA/ARB external validation and prescription.
2.The MArch course structure departs from the 20 x 6 structure. The reason is that as a design course with a focus on 'design studio' project work it is necessary for modules to be large modules. This is common practice at other Schools of Architecture.

To meet RIBA/ARB professional body requirements the course includes the following exceptions:
1.'Applicants should either have at least a second class honours degree in the cognate subject of Architecture from an ARB/RIBA accredited Part One course
or at least a second class honours degree in Architecture from a non ARB/RIBA Part One course and work experience,
or at least a second class honours degree in Architecture from a non ARB/RIBA Part One course with Part One awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and work experience.'

Suitable candidates who meet the entry requirements will be asked to submit a portfolio of creative work to demonstrate creative ability and may be required to attend an interview. Portfolio would include examples from previous education, professional experience or personal work.

2.English Language Requirement: IELTS 6.5 with no skills below 6.0, or an equivalent qualification

Postgraduate Certificate in Architectural Professional Practice PROF Cert (Part 3 Component

This component of the course is subject to joint validation by Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) www.architecture.com and prescribed by Architects Registration Board (ARB)www.arb.org.uk. Therefore, all modules and components must be passed.

With regard to meeting the 11 points of the European Union Architects' Directive and the General Criteria, graduates of the Master of Architecture programme shall be required to demonstrate ARB/RIBA 'Graduate Attributes for Part Two'.
The graduate shall demonstrate:

1.ability to generate complex design proposals showing awareness of current architectural issues, originality in the application of subject knowledge and, where appropriate, to test new hypotheses and speculations;
2.ability to evaluate and apply a comprehensive range of visual, oral and written media to test, analyse, critically appraise and explain design proposals;
3.ability to evaluate materials, processes and techniques that apply to complex architectural designs and building construction, and to integrate these into practicable design proposals;
4.critical understanding of how knowledge is advanced through research to produce clear, logically argued and original written work relating to architectural culture, theory and design;
5.understanding of the context of the architect and the construction industry, include the architect's role in the processes of procurement and building production, and under legislation;
6.problem solving skills, professional judgement, and ability to take the initiative and make appropriate decisions in complex and unpredictable circumstances; and appropriate to qualification as an architect;
7.ability to identify individual learning needs and understand the personal responsibility required to prepare for qualification as an architect.

You will have opportunities to gain recognition during your time at Leeds Beckett University for the extra activities you do in addition to your studies, including volunteering, student societies, playing in our University sports teams and being a Course Representative.

By joining a society with Leeds Beckett Students' Union, you can make new friends, have fun, try something new and enhance your CV - societies provide a great opportunity to learn new skills and improve your existing ones. It can be difficult to get to know new people at university but don't worry, everyone is in the same boat! Our Leeds Beckett Students' Union believe that joining a student-led society is the best way to meet new people and make lifelong friends. There are so many societies out there - from course-based to hobby-based to religious to political and campaigning. Whether you're just starting out at Leeds Beckett or working on your last year of study, it is never too late to find the right society for you - or start one yourself!

Course-based societies are a great way to meet people on your course, expand your networks and celebrate your achievements together such as end of year Society Balls. If you have a great idea for a society, we can help you get it up and running. There are resources and support available for all societies - including funding to help make your society goals a reality. For more information on starting your own society, visit: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/societies/create.

As an employed apprentice you will have on-going work-related activities presented to you from within your own workplace, to which you will be able to apply the learning gained at the university. Staff at the workplace and the university will help you make those connections.
The knowledge, skills and behaviours you develop as part of your apprenticeship are highly transferable and increase your employability significantly, they have been designed to ensure not only your professional competency but also your long-term earnings potential, greater security and the capability to progress in the workplace.

The Master of Architecture course prepares students for further post-graduate studies in architecture and architectural studies at doctoral level (MPhil/PhD) and equips them for the beginning of an academic career in architecture (teaching and research). It provides a grounding for a PHD in Architecture with advanced research in in its different forms - academic writing, architectural design and practice and subjects, history, theory, criticism, design and urbanism.

If you have a question or a problem relating to your apprenticeship, your Course Administrator is there to help you. Course Administrators work closely with academic staff and can make referrals to teaching staff or to specialist professional services as appropriate. They can give you a confirmation of attendance letter, and a transcript. You may also like to contact your Course Rep or the Students' Union Advice team for additional support with apprenticeship-related questions.

Your Academic Advisor will be an academic member of staff who teaches you on your apprenticeship. Your Course Director will make sure that you are given the contact details of your Academic Advisor at the beginning of each year, usually in your apprenticeship induction. Further details on the role of your Academic Advisor are available on the Academic Advisor web page.

If you need support, but you're not sure where to go, your Student Advice Team are here to help. The team are an essential part of your Student Support Network and are dedicated to ensuring you can access the advice and support you need, when you need it most.

Student Advice can also help in the practical elements of university. The team will produce your first campus card and assist you in replacing your campus card if needed throughout your time at Leeds Beckett. They can provide Confirmation of Enrolment and Bank Letters for our current students and full or partial transcripts for our graduates and fully enrolled students.

If you need help with more complex queries or concerns, our trained Student Life Advisers offer 1-1 appointments, providing a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space to talk about your circumstances and identify support that you can access both within and outside of the university.

To contact the team, or to arrange an appointment, visit The Student Advice webpage for full details.

The Student Voice & Insight team at LBSU works alongside the elected Academic Experience Officer to effectively represent students' and apprentices' academic interests.

We provide support, training and ongoing development to over 1,000 Course Representatives, Postgraduate Research Reps, Student Community Leaders and Global Majority Student Ambassadors who represent you whilst you study at Leeds Beckett; and facilitate the collection of student and apprentice feedback on your academic experience.

Unsure who your Course Rep is? Maybe you're interested in becoming a Course Rep or have feedback about your academic experience? Get in touch at:

- Email: studentvoice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk
- Telephone: 0113 812 8400
- Website: leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/your-voice

You can find information and resources online through the Support and Opportunities tabs in MyBeckett. In the Support tab, you can find details of a range of services that provide academic and personal support. These include Student Advice, Library Services, the Students' Union, Student Money, Disability Advice, Student Wellbeing, Student Immigration Advice and Compliance and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/registration.

In the Opportunities tab, you can explore the options you have for jobs, work placements, volunteering, and a wide range of other opportunities. For example, you can find out here how to get help with your CV, prepare for an interview, get a part-time job or a voluntary role, take part in an international project, or join societies closer to home.

If you have a disability, long-term physical or mental health condition, or a specific learning difference, we believe this should never be a barrier to studying at our University.

Please get in touch with us as soon as possible so we can ensure everything is in place before your apprenticeship starts.

What should I do next?

Register with us

• We will ask you to provide evidence of your disability, usually from a health professional or educational psychologist. Don't worry if you haven't got any, we can support you with this.

• Usually, we will arrange an appointment with your Disability Adviser to discuss any adjustments you might need and support you in applying for Disabled Students' Allowances (DSA).

• We will work with you to ensure any adjustments you need are available so you can fully participate on your apprenticeship.

Please watch this short video about how the Disability Advice Team can work with you.

Disabled students and apprentices can also access the Disability Resource Areas in each library and the support provided by the Library Learning Support Officer. More information is available on the Library website.

What is Disabled Students' Allowance (DSA)?

DSA is government funding to help with the cost of any additional support you might need while studying, such as: one-to-one support, specialist equipment (including useful software) and travel. For more information visit our website.

Contact Us:

Email: disabilityadvice@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Tel: 0113 812 5831

Website: https://www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk/student-information/disability-advice/

The Library

The Library offers 24/7 support for your studies. You can access thousands of resources via MyBeckett or the Library website which also provides full details of all our services.

Library Academic Support

The Library Academic Support Team can help you develop your academic skills such as critical thinking, academic writing and analysing data, and research skills such as how to find, use and evaluate information for your studies. The team liaises with your lecturers to provide the information resources you need for your subject and to arrange academic skills sessions to support you in your studies.

The team maintains a number of websites and modules to support your learning:

• In your Subject guide, you'll find a variety of information resources which have been selected as a good starting point for research in that area. These are available on the Skills and Subject Support web page or via My Beckett.
• On the Skills for Learning website, you'll find online resources covering topics such as essay writing, research and time management, English Language and academic English plus information to help you reference and avoid plagiarism, alongside details of workshops that are designed to help you succeed in your assessments. The Skills for Learning website can be found on the Library website or via My Beckett.
• LBU Study Smart is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to the key skills and services you'll need to study successfully at Leeds Beckett. There are also additional modules you can take as you move through your course to help you transition between study levels. The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.
• The Academic Integrity Tutorial is a module in MyBeckett which introduces you to academic integrity at LBU and will help you develop the skills you need to attain good academic practice, including avoiding plagiarism and academic referencing.

Library and Student IT Advice Service

The Library and Student IT Advice Service team can answer your queries on borrowing, finding information, passwords, multi-factor authentication (MFA) ,Office 365, online meetings, saving your work, MyBeckett and more:

• online (including 24/7 chat) via the Contact Us web page
• by phone - 0113 812 1000 (24/7 IT support)
• face-to-face in either of our Libraries, check Library opening times for details of when staff are available

They also have a wide range of short tutorials available on the Library's YouTube channel.

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi on the University campus is provided by eduroam, a secure wireless network, which also allows you Wi-Fi access if you visit other universities. To connect:

1. Select eduroam from available Wi-Fi
2. Your login details are:

Username followed by @leedsbeckett: e.g. c1234567@leedsbeckett.ac.uk

Password: your normal university password

*Android Users: Select under Phase 2 Authentication - MS-CHAPv2

Help is available on the Library's Wi-Fi web page.

Microsoft Office 365

You are provided with free access to Office 365 and the latest version of Office can be downloaded from the IT tab in MyBeckett or from office.com. All apprentices who are registered for a qualification at Leeds Beckett University are eligible and you can use the subscription for the duration of your apprenticeship. For instructions and more information, please see the Office 365 support page.

OneDrive

OneDrive Leeds Beckett is your individual file storage with 1TB of storage space. With OneDrive you can access and share your files across your devices. This is accessible on University PCs and off-campus through Office 365 portal. See the Saving your Work pages on the Library website for more information.

Leeds Beckett RemoteApp

The Leeds Beckett RemoteApp gives you access to a range of specialist software for your course on your personal devices. See the RemoteApp page on the Library website for more information.

Media Equipment - free loans

You can borrow high-end Media Equipment for free. Browse, reserve and collect equipment ranging from GoPros to Remote Presenters from the ground floor of the Shelia Silver and Headingley Libraries. Further information is available on the Media Equipment web page.

University life can have its ups and downs, and occasionally you may find yourself in need of advice. That's where we come in. Here at the SU we have a free advice service that is here just for you, the students and apprentices at Leeds Beckett University.

The Advice Service at LBSU is a confidential, non-judgmental service run by professional advisers.

The service is independent from the University, so if you are having any problems with your apprenticeship you can talk confidentially with us - although we do work with the University to find the best solutions, we would only contact them with your permission. We can advise on a range of topics including all aspects of the University Regulations and Procedures, housing issues and finance issues. We can guide you through any processes or procedures.

We're here to help you with any questions or problems you might have while you are studying at Leeds Beckett.

Get more information at www.leedsbeckettsu.co.uk/advice.

MyBeckett, the portal and virtual learning environment provides:

• access to your modules and timetables;

• your reading lists and email account;

• your personal storage area on our University IT servers;

• information on where to look for academic or personal support (Support tab);

• information on opportunities such as jobs, careers, part-time work, placements and volunteering (Opportunities tab)

• access to Library and student IT advice

Further information and support for using MyBeckett can be found on the MyBeckett Support Pages.

Within MyBeckett you will see two tabs (Support and Opportunities) where you can find online information and resources for yourselves. The Support tab gives you access to details of services available to give you academic and personal support. These include Library Services, the Student's Union, Money advice, Disability advice and support, Wellbeing, International Student Services and Accommodation. There is also an A-Z of Support Services, and access to online appointments/ registration.

We are committed to working in partnership with you and the Students' Union to provide you with an inclusive, safe and engaging learning environment which is conducive to study for all our students, apprentices and our staff. An important element of your time studying with us is your engagement in developing your learning. Your engagement and attendance on your apprenticeship enables you to further your learning and supports your achievement, apprenticeship completion and aspirations for the future. There is an expectation that apprentices will attend, engage in their learning and submit on time for assessment. We provide support for you to maximise your time studying with us and to develop your learning, skills and abilities to support you in your chosen career path.

We seek active participation by all our apprentices in the continuous enhancement of our apprenticeships and through our monitoring, annual review and enhancement processes. These are formal processes used by our University for assuring the academic standards and quality of your apprenticeship and its continuous improvement. These processes utilise your feedback, External Examiners' reports, feedback from staff and others, data relating to apprentice outcomes on the apprenticeship and apprentice surveys to reflect on areas of good practice and areas for further enhancement. We invite all apprentices to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your apprenticeship and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student and apprentice surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific apprenticeship or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey. We utilise the outcomes of these surveys to benchmark our apprenticeships nationally and to inform annual apprenticeship enhancements.

Informal feedback is also welcome at any time either via your Academic Advisor or module tutor or via your Course Representative. Our partnership with you enables us together to make the most of your learning experience with us and to enhance the quality and reputation of your apprenticeship. You can find out what actions have been taken in response to your feedback through your Course Representative, the Students' Union, your tutors or through the Library.

Course Representatives (Reps) at undergraduate and postgraduate taught levels are student and apprentice volunteers who represent you in formal and informal meetings with the University, and follow up on actions that have occurred because of student and apprentice feedback. You can become a Course Rep, volunteering to represent the views of your peers in order to improve apprentices' academic experience.

In the first few weeks of your time at Leeds Beckett, your Course Director will facilitate an opportunity to appoint Course Reps on your apprenticeship.

LBSU provides support, training and ongoing development for Course Reps and supports their engagement in enhancement activities throughout the academic year.

Being a Course Rep provides you with an opportunity to enhance your own learning and the development of relevant professional and employability skills alongside your studies. As a Course Rep you would play an important role in:

• Acting as a point of contact and advocate for apprentices on your apprenticeship and in supporting their active engagement.
• Gathering feedback from apprentices on your apprenticeship to inform enhancements to the quality of your apprenticeship and the apprentice experience.
• Facilitating good communication between apprentices and staff on the apprenticeship.
• Working with the Course Director, members of the course team and the Students' Union to enhance your apprenticeship.
• Facilitating and engaging in meetings about your apprenticeship; and
• Being an ambassador for your apprenticeship.

Further information about being a Course Representative is available at:

• The Students web pages
• Leeds Beckett Students' Union
• The University Academic Regulations

We invite all apprentices to participate in a range of opportunities to provide us with feedback on your apprenticeship and modules. This may include discussions with staff, focus groups, and meetings (e.g. with Course Representatives or with staff) and formalised student and apprentice surveys e.g. mid module reviews, end of module evaluations and specific apprenticeship or other surveys such as the Student Barometer, National Student Survey and Graduate Outcomes Survey.

We are committed to providing a high quality experience for all our students and apprentices. We welcome comments and compliments from apprentices, and find them valuable for on-going improvements to our provision. Comments and compliments about your apprenticeship can be raised with your Course Representative or directly with your Course Director or Academic Advisor.

If you have a specific complaint about an act or omission of our University, you may be able to make a complaint under the Student Complaints Procedure. In the first instance, you should raise the matter as soon as possible with the member of staff most directly concerned, or with the person who can best resolve it. If this does not resolve the matter, or if the complaint is too serious to be addressed in this way, then you should make a formal complaint in writing. Information about how to make a complaint, including the student complaints procedure and a complaints form, is available on the Students web pages.

In addition to the University processes listed above, as an Apprentice, you also have the right to make enquiries or raise concerns outside of the University. Full details of these options can be found in your training plan.

Master of Architecture (March)

Leeds Beckett University

Level 7
240 Credits MArch Part 2 30 Credits completion of PROF Cert Part 3 to get to Gateway
30 Credits Degree Apprenticeship End Point Assessment (total 60 credits for Part 3)

Architect Degree Apprenticeship Level 7

https://www.instituteforapprenticeships.org/apprenticeship-standards/architect-degree/

Key University regulations and policies can be accessed on the following web pages:

• Academic Regulations (including assessment regulations) are available on our Academic Regulations web page
• The Student Contract is available on our Student Regulations web page
• The Student Charter is available on our Academic Regulations web page (Section 20)

Other Student regulations and University policies, including Safety, Health and Wellbeing policies, are available on our Student Regulations web page

You should also familiarise yourself with our Zero Tolerance Report and Support web page regarding sexual harassment and assult.

As per the requirements of the Apprenticeship Standard, the following modules relate to the End Point Assessment and will be marked as Pass/ Fail/ Merit:
PROF Cert 4a Personal Dev App & CV PROF Cert 4b Professional Interview
PROF Cert 5 Case Study

The External Examiner assures that you are assessed fairly in relation to other apprentices on the same apprenticeship and also that the standard of your own award is comparable to similar apprenticeships taken by apprentices in other higher education institutions within the UK. The External Examiner(s) provide an annual report for your apprenticeship. External Examiner reports are available on our External Examiner Reports web page, which is accessible via the Course Information link on the Students home page

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