Course Overview

The Postgraduate Diploma in Architectural Practice at the Leicester School of Architecture €“ one of the oldest schools of architecture in the UK €“ prepares you for registration and chartership. You will reflect on the evolution of the professional architect, relevant legislation, and alternative approaches to practice and management. The course will develop your professional acumen in business organization, management and commerce, advocacy, ethics and marketing, contracts, and interpersonal skills. The course offers a flexible learning program comprising three study units, each lasting three days, typically running from October to October. €¯Study units cover the following topics: Marketing, Management, and Practice, covering the skills and knowledge needed to understand the set-up, professional and economic management, and marketing of professional architectural practice in various forms. Building Contracts, €¯covering the range of common building contracts, their application, and the contractual relationships between contracted parties. Architect and the Law, €¯covering legislation affecting contract law, planning and development, and the wider regulations related to architecture and the building industry.

General Eligibility

Typical entry requirements 

• You must have ARB/RIBA Part 1 and 2 exemption.

• You must also be in full-time work in a practice with an ARB registered architect.

• You will automatically be enrolled on the PEDR course. You are required to have at least eight PEDR sheets completed by the time you take the professional interview in November, four of which must be post-part 2.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.