Professional and short courses
Professional Experience in Architecture Year Out
| Location | Marylebone, Central London |
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This course will help you get the most out of your post RIBA Part I Year Out by combining practical work experience with the knowledge and guidance of a professional studies advisor (PSA).
Registering as an architect
To register as an architect in the UK, the Architects' Registration Board (ARB) requires at least 24 months' professional experience, 12 months of which must be completed before students begin their RIBA Part II course.
This experience is overseen by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) through their Professional Experience and Development Record (PEDR). Your PEDR is used as evidence of this experience, which must be validated by two supervisors every three months. These supervisors should be an employer, preferably an architect, and a professional studies advisor.
Who is this course for?
To enrol on this course you should have successfully completed your Architecture BA or RIBA Part I equivalent.
If you have already completed your RIBA Part II course and are looking for a PSA to supervise your work experience, please take a look at our Preparing for Practice: Professional Studies for Postgraduate Architectural Students short course.
You will be able to enrol for the course throughout the year.
| Courses open for booking | ||||
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| Start date | Duration | Day and time | Price | Apply |
| 26 September 2018 | 4 sessions running throughout the year. | Evenings | £150/£270 | Book now |
| Courses no longer available | ||||
| Start date | Duration | Day and time | Price | Apply |
| 16 October 2017 | 4 sessions running throughout the year. | Evenings | £125/£250 | Already started |
Early-bird discounts
If booked by 1 March 2018:
- UK fee: £250
- International fee: £130
If you are based outside the UK for the duration of the year out, the course fee is reduced to £125. You will be able to select this option when completing the registration form.
Please note that no refunds will be given.
Course content
This course consists of four evening sessions held at the University of Westminster and continued PEDR support from a PSA for the full academic year. Your PSA will be an academic member of staff in the Department of Architecture at the University of Westminster.
You must undertake at least three months of work experience at an architectural practice over the year out. If you have not secured a placement before the course start, you will receive additional CV and portfolio guidance.
At the end of the Professional Experience in Architecture Year Out, you will:
- have developed an understanding of the process and procedures of architectural practice
- be familiar with the requirements of the ARB and the RIBA
- have been introduced to basic statutory regulations
- have enhanced your personal and professional skills to expand career opportunities
- have developed your reflective learning
Your professional studies advisor and tutor will be Jane Tankard. Jane is a Senior Lecturer in Architecture at University of Westminster and has extensive professional experience, both as an architect and as an academic.
Find out more about the role of a professional studies advisor (PSA).
All information you need on PEDR and becoming an architect is available on the PEDR website.
RIBA student membership
Student membership is free to all RIBA Part I and Part II students.