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Postgraduate Diploma
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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Postgraduate Diploma
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
1 Year
Postgraduate Diploma
Cathays Park Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Year
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On this programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession.
On this Diploma programme, students will acquire an in-depth understanding of the legal and economic aspects of architectural practice and construction procurement, and the related skills necessary to practice effectively on entry into the architectural profession.
The programme is designed to be undertaken whilst in full-time employment within an architectural practice or related construction industry organisation. It is taught by blended learning methods using the internet (See 'how will I be taught below.) The full-time version is a fast track route allowing completion within nine months.
The Diploma is prescribed by the ARB in relation to entry on the register of architects, and validated by the RIBA as equivalent to the RIBA Examination in Professional Practice (the Part 3). The course has received commendations from three successive RIBA Visiting Boards including from the latest, in July 2021, when it was commended for ‘its synthesis of academic rigour and practice’.
Accreditations
Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA)
Architects Registration Board (ARB)
For Entry requirements for this course, please visit our website.
Students living in
Rest of World
£6,450 per year
Students from International
Living cost -The minimum cost of living as recommended by UKVI for studying outside London is 1023 per month.
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