Professional Practice Architecture (ARB/RIBA Part 3 exemption) PgDip
Kingston UniversityKingston School of Art, Knights Park
Course overview
Boost your architectural career with expert training This course is your gateway to becoming a fully qualified architect. Complete the final stage of formal education before gaining qualification and registration as an architect in the UK. Achieve ARB/RIBA Part 3 accreditation and gain critical professional skills in architectural law, project management, and contract negotiation.
Taught by industry experts and established practitioners, the programme focuses on real-world application of knowledge. Gain the necessary insight and confidence to succeed in the fast-paced architectural field. Glean the legal, procedural, professional and managerial competencies needed to engage in architectural practice.
Apply to become a critical and reflective practitioner. Delivered through a combination of well-structured lectures, events and practical workshops, this course has greatly expanded my knowledge and understanding of the professional aspects of the architectural practice, fully preparing me to enter the industry as a qualified architect. Former student
Key highlights
- Final stage of formal education before UK architect registration
- ARB/RIBA Part 3 accredited professional practice qualification
- Develops skills in architectural law, project management and contract negotiation
- Taught by industry experts and established architectural practitioners
- Delivered through lectures, events and practical workshops
- Builds legal, procedural, professional and managerial competencies for practice
Entry requirements
- Other English test — English language requirements. * Note: You should have all previous PEDRs signed off by your Part 2 Professional Studies Adviser (PSA). However, it is feasible that we might sign off outstanding PEDRs. The key thing is that at the time of your application, you need to confirm (i.e. submit a signed statement) that you have the requisite amount and standard of work experience, and will have 24 months of relevant, documented and signed off PEDR sheets by, at least, 6 weeks prior to the final viva). In other words, you should have 13 or 14 months of PEDR sheets signed off or ready to sign off, pri
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
Award: 10% discount on tuition fees.
Up to 10% of feesChelsea Arts Club Trust MA Award
The Chelsea Arts Club Trust MA Materials and Research Award is a £2,500 bursary, awarded each year to an MA Fashion or MA Sustainable Fashion student.
Up to £2,500Chevening Scholarships
Award: Tuition fees, travel costs and living allowance subsidised.
International Merit-Based scholarships
The scholarships are worth £5,000 towards your first year tuition fees.
Up to £5,000Niloufar Ebrahim Scholarship
The scholarship will cover a portion of tuition fees for the applicant, up to the value of £1,000.
Postgraduate Progression Scholarship
The Kingston University Postgraduate Progressions Scholarship offers a 15% reduction in postgraduate tuition fees.
The Kingston Impact Scholarship
£5,000 tuition fee contribution to two MBA students.
Up to £5,000The Kingston MBA Scholarship
Kingston University Business School is proud to offer a tuition fee scholarship of £5,000 to self-funded candidates.
Up to £5,000
Careers this course leads to
- Registered architect
- Project architect
- Associate architect
- Architectural practice manager
- Architectural project manager
Cost of study
UK/Home: £3,990 per year | International: £9,500 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 Kingston University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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