Master of Architecture - University of the West of England, Bristol

Our Architect apprenticeship will give you the master’s level expertise and qualifications you need to become a qualified architect. As a respected provider of architecture education, you’ll benefit from industry-experienced teachers, live briefs, field trips, workshops and real-world projects. Our Architect apprenticeship draws on UWE Bristol’s significant strengths in architecture education and our experience of supporting students through our postgraduate architecture courses. This training route enables you to complete the next stage of your professional development, investing in your training while continuing to work. Our Architecture apprenticeship (Level 7) over the course of four years, will help you gain the training and specialist skills needed to achieve Part II and III qualifications. Develop your skills in architectural design and construction, client contact and the operational side of running an architectural practice through this employer-funded training option, progressing your career

We require one of the following an honours degree of 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course; or a first degree in architecture from an overseas institution to be equivalent to a 2:1 or above from a RIBA Part I validated course an honours degree of 2:2 from a RIBA Part I validated course, plus a minimum of 60% in the final year design project and/or evidence in the portfolio of significant development since completing the degree successful completion of the ARB Part I examination

Indicative content Design studio Advanced cultural studies Professional practice Architectural representation and modelling Design research Design in practice Logic to artefact Low/zero impact buildings Urban greening: planning, design and delivery Where possible, taught modules are designed to integrate with learning in our design studio and your practice. The course comprises studio-based lectures, individual tutorials and group seminars, as well as regular project design reviews. Design projects are the focus for constructional, structural and environmental technical studies, taught by specialists through lectures, seminars and studio tutorials. Visiting practitioners, academics and internal researchers contribute to the teaching, and support your specialist knowledge development.

The MArch is delivered on a day-release format, with two days per week spent in class for 24 weeks per academic year. During the first two years, there’s an opportunity to attend a week-long field trip. The PGCert is then delivered in a block-release format.

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Assessment takes the form of coursework, which may include essays, reports, skills portfolios, presentations, and individual projects.

On successful completion of this apprenticeship, you’ll achieve a Master of Architecture and PGCert Professional Practice, Knowledge, Skills and Management in Architecture. You’ll also gain Part II and Part III validated by the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA), which you’ll need to practice as a qualified architect.

Throughout your apprenticeship, you’ll have the chance to specialise in areas such as social architecture, conservation or urbanism.