PG Dip Professional Practice and Management in Architecture
University of LincolnLincoln, United Kingdom
Course overview
Lincoln's Postgraduate Diploma incorporates the architectural professional practice employed in the management of the design process and construction of projects. Students are required to be in full-time employment, typically within an appropriate UK-based design practice (or similar) under the direction of a UK Registered Architect, who acts as an Employment Mentor. The programme, which is taught online, has been designed to enable students to develop their knowledge, understanding, ability, and skills of the professional practice and management of architecture.
Students are able to develop a comprehensive understanding of their obligations and responsibilities as a professional to clients, the profession, and society at large. This qualification is developed in accordance with the Professional Criteria requirements of the Architects Registration Board and the Royal Institute of British Architects for the Part 3 Professional Practice and Management examination in Architecture. Successful completion of this programme of study will enable students to apply to the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for inclusion on the Register of Architects and henceforth use the title Registered Architect; and in addition apply to the RIBA for Chartered Membership and be able to use the title Chartered Architect.
Key highlights
- Developed to ARB and RIBA Part 3 Professional Criteria
- Leads to eligibility for ARB Register of Architects
- Enables application for RIBA Chartered Membership
- Taught online alongside full-time work in a design practice
- Workplace guidance from a UK Registered Architect as Employment Mentor
- Covers professional obligations to clients, the profession and society
Entry requirements
- International qualifications — Overseas students will be required to demonstrate English language proficiency equivalent to IELTS 6.5 overall, with a minimum of 6.0 in each element. For information regarding other English language qualifications we accept, please visit the English Requirements page https://www.lincoln.ac.uk/studywithus/internationalstudents/englishlanguagerequirementsandsupport/englishlanguagerequirements/ . P…
Scholarships
Chevening Scholarships
Global Postgraduate Scholarship
The Global Postgraduate Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount in the first year of their studies.
Up to £2,000International Alumni Scholarship
The International Alumni Scholarship is valued at £2,000 and will be awarded to eligible students as a tuition fee discount for the first year of a postgraduate taught or postgraduate research programme.
Up to £2,000Lincoln Alumni MSc School of Health and Social Care Scholarship
£1000 will be paid directly to the student for each year of study for each completed academic year of study, with part-time students eligible for a pro-rata payment.
Up to £1,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered Architect
- Chartered Architect
- Project Architect
- Associate Architect
- Architectural Practice Manager
Cost of study
International: £5,454 per year
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to University of Lincoln, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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