Program Overview
The Professional Practice Architecture (ARBRIBA Part 3 Exemption) at Kingston University is a Postgraduate Diploma programme in Architecture & Urban Planning over 11 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 architecture & urban planning. 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 Professional Practice Architecture (ARBRIBA 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: 11 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6.5
- Location: London, United Kingdom
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Professional Practice Architecture (ARBRIBA Part 3 Exemption) programme are prepared for diverse careers in architecture & urban planning:
- Architect
- Urban Planner
- Landscape Designer
- Sustainability Consultant
- Real Estate Developer
- Heritage Consultant
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- The Professional Practice Architecture PgDip consolidates your existing skills and learning. You gain core legal, procedural, professional and managerial competencies.
- The PgDip is a prescribed qualification by the Architects Registration Board(ARB). The programme covers both ARB and Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) criteria for Part 3. It represents the attainment of the minimum level of competence expected of an architect registered in the UK.
- Successful completion of the course also offers admission to our MA in Professional Practice (Architecture) with advanced standing.
- Your primary learning environment is within practice with support from seminar sessions and scenario-based examples.
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- ARB/RIBA Part 2 or exemption from it;
- a minimum of 13 months of approved, logged experience, preferably in the UK;
- a high level of commitment to the course and support from your employer; and
- a good level of written and spoken English.
If you have completed your architectural education outside the UK, you will need to satisfy the Architects Registration Board (ARB) that your academic qualifications are the equivalent of ARB Part 2, before being admitted to the course.
All non-UK applicants must meet our English language requirements. For this course it is Academic IELTS of 6.5 overall, with special conditions in all elements.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Detailed tuition information is not available. Please contact the university for the most current tuition and fee information.
Application Deadline
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About Kingston University
Kingston University
Moffat, United Kingdom
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University Profile- Language English
- Duration 11 months