Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice and Management in Architecture
Bristol, UWE
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This course is validated by the Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).Our Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice and Management in Architecture is the last stage in formal academic training and practical, work-based learning for architects. Its designed and structured to lay the foundation for life-long learning in the architectural profession, and its primary purpose is to enable you to show competence in practice.It stands out for ...Read more

This course is validated by the Royal Institution of British Architects (RIBA) and the Architects Registration Board (ARB).

Our Postgraduate Certificate Professional Practice and Management in Architecture is the last stage in formal academic training and practical, work-based learning for architects. It's designed and structured to lay the foundation for 'life-long learning' in the architectural profession, and its primary purpose is to enable you to show competence in practice.

It stands out for its reflection of current thinking of the RIBA and the ARB, the objectives of the EU Architects' Directive, and the RIBA Core Curriculum requirements of Continuous Professional Development (CPD). CPD is available through short course options, and further supports our excellent links with local architectural practices.

Direct industry and research input:

This course is based in UWE Bristol's School of Architecture and Environment, and like other Architecture courses here, it's unique in offering a multidisciplinary environment that's geared towards the construction professions as a whole. The course team comprises qualified architects and a solicitor with a specialism in construction law, while the course content has contributions from lecturers across the department and industry specialists. This ensures the course is based on current and projected trends.

Architecture at UWE Bristol has a strong inter-disciplinary ethos and an excellent reputation in the industry. This course gives you access to the knowledge and Part 3 skills that relate directly to architectural practice, professionalism, and managing architecture's relationship with wider construction industry and society. These correspond to the requirements set out in the criteria published by the ARB/RIBA.

It also nurtures and develops the visual, written and oral communication skills vital to successful practice.

In order to register as an Architect in the UK, you'll need to have completed Part 1, Part 2 and Part 3 qualifications as identified on the ARB list of accredited qualifications. Please contact us if you need advice about accredited qualifications and qualifying as an Architect in the UK.

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WUSCA ranking:
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45/91
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26th
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62nd
What students say
R
Rohan
15 May 26

UWE has such an amazing and welcoming atmosphere. The campus feels open and alive. My peers are so fun to meet and hang out with. My only negative experience here was with a..Read more

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Kay
28 Apr 26

UWE Bristol is a great place to study because the lecturers are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are good. The overall environment is welcoming, which makes it easier..Read more

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Entry requirements

We normally require Part 1 and Part 2 qualifications prescribed by the Architects Registration Board or graduates of courses recognised for exemption from the RIBA Part 1 and Part 2 examination*. Applicants will normally be invited to bring their portfolio of work to an interview to demonstrate their professional experience, and this is also an opportunity to discuss the course in detail. *Note that graduates of Part 1 and/or Part 2 courses NOT prescribed by the ARB will not automatically be eligible for entry to the UK Register of Architects on completion of this course.

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£2,750 per year

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£2,750 per year

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£2,750 per year

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Rohan
15 May 26
Architecture
UWE has such an amazing and welcoming atmosphere. The campus feels open and alive. My peers are so fun to meet and hang out with. My only negative experience here was with a...
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Kay
28 Apr 26
Architecture
UWE Bristol is a great place to study because the lecturers are friendly and supportive, and the facilities are good. The overall environment is welcoming, which makes it easier...
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The University of the West of England, also known as UWE Bristol, is one of the UK’s larger universities with nearly 40,000...

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