Emily
Leeds Beckett University
Primary Education (5-11) with recommendation for QTS | PGCE
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Architectural Professional Practice (Taught)
PgDip · 12 Months · Part-time · 01/2026 · PostgraduateCity CampusC
- Awarded by:
- Leeds Beckett University (formerly Leeds Metropolitan University)
Course summary
This qualification leads to exemption from the Architects Registration Board (ARB) and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part 3 examinations.
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:
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Be eligible to join the ARB register and apply for chartered membership with RIBA upon successful completion
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Learn through a flexible learning programme comprising a series of study blocks, an office-based examination (where you are employed) and a professional interview
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Benefit from our close relationships with established practitioners, academics and leading consultants and learn from their experience
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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.
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 Architectural Professional Practice at Leeds Beckett University...
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Gain exemption from the ARB and RIBA Part 3 examinations
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Flexible learning
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Links to architectural practices
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Learn from industry experienced academics
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The Project Office, our own in-house onsite RIBA chartered architectural practice
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Study at Leeds School of Arts - one of the largest university arts communities in the north
Modules
<strong> Core Modules:</strong>
- Professional Experience & Development Record & Professional Interview
- Personal Development Appraisal & Professional Curriculum Vitae
- Case Study
- Professional Practice Examination
- Contract Administration Examination
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Entry requirements
Applicants should either have an ARB/RIBA accredited part 2 qualification or a part 2 qualification awarded through the ARB Assessment Panel and be in employment with an ARB/RIBA accredited architectural practice. Applicants whose 1st language is not English require IELTS 6.5 (with a minimum 6.0 in each component) or equivalent.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
No fee information has been provided for this course
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
Please see www.leedsbeckett.ac.uk for fee information.
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