Program Overview
The Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) at Birmingham City University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Arts & Design over 10 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of arts & design. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across United Kingdom and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 10 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Tuition: GBP 2,168 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Birmingham, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Architectural Practice (RIBA Part 3 Exemption) programme are prepared for diverse careers in arts & design:
- Creative Director
- Graphic / UX Designer
- Art Director
- Curator
- Visual Artist
- Media Producer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Professional Practice and Management
- Building Procurement and Contract Administration
- Professional Experience and Development (including Viva)
- Case Study
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
RIBA Part 1 and RIBA Part 2 or an equivalent qualification that the ARB has formally recognised.
And including one of the following, or equivalent:
- GCSE (grade C or above) in English Language
- IELTS: overall score of 6.5 or above
- TOEFL: overall score of 550 or above
- Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English: grade C or above
- IGCSE English Language: grade C or above
- Hong Kong Use of English test: grade C or above
At the final examination a minimum of 24 months\' practical experience, 12 months of which may have been obtained after passing Part 1.
Entry to the final examination is based on advice by the Course Director that the candidate has sufficient and adequate experience of project management in excess of 24 months, all of which should have been recorded on the Professional Education and Development Resource (PEDR).
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
GBP 2,168 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: GBP 2,168 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
IELTS requirement: 6.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Birmingham City University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University
Birmingham, United Kingdom
Birmingham City University is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen fields....
University Profile- Start Date September 2026
- Language English
- Duration 10 months