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Architectural Practice and Management, PG Dip, Newcastle University

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Newcastle University

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About Architectural Practice and Management, PG Dip - at Newcastle University

The course is intended for those graduates who hold a Master of Architecture degree (or its equivalent with ARB/RIBA Part II exemption) and who wish to proceed to full professional status with the ability to practice as an architect in the UK.

Accreditation

Our Architectural Practice and Management Diploma (APMD) is prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and is validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) as meeting the standards for the final Part 3 qualification required to practice as an Architect in the UK. Successful completion of the course allows admission to the Register of Architects as maintained by ARB and permits full membership of the RIBA.

Quality and Ranking

We rank in the top 100 for Architecture - QS World University Rankings by Subject 2019

Delivery

The course runs from September to August of the following year (12 months). Teaching is delivered in block sessions (in October, February and May) and attendance at the University is required for a total of 8 days:

  • 3 days in October
  • 2 days in February
  • 2 days in May
  • 1 day in late August/early September for the Oral Examination.

Each teaching block includes:

  • lectures
  • seminars
  • student presentations
  • group discussions
  • scenario-based workshops.

Assessment is by coursework (2 x 1,000 word essays, 2 x 3,000 word scenario reports, 1 x 2,000 word personal appraisal and 1 x 6,000 word Case Study) and an oral examination.

Full How to Apply information is available in our online Prospectus.

Notes about fees for this course

See our course fees and funding webpage

Entry requirements

You must hold exemption from the RIBA Part II examinations. You must also:

  • have completed at least 12 months practical training
  • be employed in an approved architectural practice or related organisation

International Students

To study this course you need to meet our Band 3 English Language requirements:

Direct Entry : IELTS 6.5 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills)

If you have lower English Language scores, you may be accepted onto a pre-sessional English course. 

Our typical English Language requirements are listed as IELTS scores but we also accept a wide range of English Language tests.

The equivalent academic qualifications that we accept are listed on our country pages.

Pre-sessional English Course Requirements

  • 6 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 6.0 in writing and a minimum of 5.5 in all other sub-skills)
  • 10 week Pre-sessional entry: IELTS 6.0 overall (with a minimum of 5.5 in all sub-skills) 

You can study a pre-sessional English course at our INTO Newcastle Centre.

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