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Masters Degree Apprenticeship at Level 7
Newcastle City Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a course option
Masters Degree Apprenticeship at Level 7
Newcastle City Campus
Part Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
This programme is a part-time four-year course and includes the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) Part II and Part III qualifications, which is unique to this pathway at Northumbria. Candidates considering this route must have an ARB Part I qualification, preferably with a 2:1 classification those who do not will be required to have an interview with the teaching team.
What sets this programme apart from the full-time pathway at Northumbria is that the design projects are based on real-life projects out in the community, or self-directed by the apprentice with the opportunity to explore challenges in the office. This approach facilitates and develops the apprentices professional experience, competence and expertise, leading to valuable impact on their career. Employers also benefit from the opportunity to retain and develop exceptional staff, who can develop new skills and knowledge at University for application in the workplace.
The teaching staff are award-winning educators and architects responsible for the design of significant building projects, as well as publishing world class research. They perform leading and influential roles in architectural education both nationally and internationally.
The Architect Degree Apprenticeship has been designed at Northumbria to equip apprentices with the attributes needed to thrive in their career, including:
Critical thinking
Independent learning
Producing imaginative solutions
Justifying and communicating design decisions
Admission onto a higher or degree apprenticeship can only take place if applicants are currently employed and their employer has a training agreement in place with Northumbria University.
Applicants must be employed in a relevant role, with the opportunity to apply theoretical concepts directly to their personal and professional work experience.
Potential apprentices will need:
A minimum of a 2:1 honours degree from a Part 1 accredited Architectural course, or equivalent and a minimum of three months relevant postgraduate work experience.
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Students from Domestic
Apprentices studying an apprenticeship do not pay any tuition fees, however, as they are in full-time employment they do not have student status and therefore are not entitled to apply for student finance.
Students from EU
Apprentices studying an apprenticeship do not pay any tuition fees, however, as they are in full-time employment they do not have student status and therefore are not entitled to apply for student finance.
Students from International
Apprentices studying an apprenticeship do not pay any tuition fees, however, as they are in full-time employment they do not have student status and therefore are not entitled to apply for student finance.
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