Professional Practice in Architecture (Part 3) PGDip

This module contains the taught components of the Professional Studies Part 3 course structured around the Professional Criteria set out by the ARB (Architect’s Registration Board) in their Prescription of qualifications: ARB Criteria at Part 3. The module forms part of the overall professional studies programme which is validated by the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to meet and provide exemption from the entry requirements to the UK Register of Architects.

Content covers professional practice from the macro to the micro level; the way political/social/economic changes affect the profession and practice, down to detail such as the use of contract administration forms and day-today job-running in the office. Combined with self-led/independent learning and activities within study groups, the taught components of the module aim to provide an overview of the following:

• Professionalism
• Clients, users and delivery of services
• Legal framework and processes
• Practice and management
• Building procurement

The module will build on knowledge and understanding gained within the workplace and gives context and theory to experiences in practice.

This module runs alongside the Professional Studies module and aims to locate and test knowledge and understanding to practical scenarios and practice context. Structured around the Professional Criteria set out by the ARB (Architect’s Registration Board) in their Prescription of qualifications: ARB Criteria at Part 3, the module forms part of the overall professional studies programme which is validated by the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to meet and provide exemption from the entry requirements to the UK Register of Architects.

Based around the professional criteria outlined below, content covers professional practice and competency as set out by the ARB and RIBA. Using 'factional' and/or practice-based scenarios, the module aims to apply knowledge and understanding of the programme's taught components in a real-life context. Combined with self-led/independent learning and activities within study groups, the module will also investigate current competency requirements within the profession and allow students to demonstrate an awareness of the required knowledge, skills and behaviours as required of the profession.

• Professionalism
• Clients, users and delivery of services
• Legal framework and processes
• Practice and management
• Building procurement

The module will build on knowledge, skills and behaviours gained within the workplace and gives context and theory to experiences in practice.

This module contains the practice-based components of the Professional Studies Part 3 course structured around the Professional Criteria set out by the ARB (Architect’s Registration Board) in their prescription of qualifications: ARB Criteria at Part 3. The focus of the module is the case study which uses a live design project as a vehicle for candidates to demonstrate their knowledge, skills, behaviours and understanding across the criteria. The module culminates in a viva with representatives from within the profession as well as independent academic staff. The module forms part of the overall professional studies programme which is validated by the Architect’s Registration Board (ARB) and the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) to meet and provide exemption from the entry requirements to the UK Register of Architects.

Following on from the Professional Studies, and Professional Competency modules, this module allows students to apply their knowledge to the work they are undertaking in practice. Through critical analysis and reflection, with reference to RIBA work stages, students will indicate best practice, illustrate professional judgement and evidence the requisite knowledge, skills and behaviours required of a competent member of the architectural profession.