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Course Overview

The work of an architectural assistant the first step to registration as an architect is acquiring the RIBA part 1 qualification, enabling apprentices to continue their work in practice while studying a professionally validated degree as an architectural assistant.

Architectural assistants work in organizations of varying sizes, from small practice to large multi-disciplinary organizations. They can be based at locations within project design teams, on-site, or a combination of both.  Because their skills are transferable, they may work for other construction and design-related businesses (e.g. property consultants, construction companies, planning authorities or interior designers).

We aim to develop apprentices’ understanding – and practical application – of the following issues:

  • architects are involved globally in creating a range of buildings and spaces, which not only house people and facilitate their activities but reflect the shared beliefs and values of their societies
  • the scope of architecture involves the conception, elaboration, and production of those spaces, buildings, cities, and landscapes forming the built environment
  • design as the central focus of the LSBU architecture programme where this is understood primarily as a critical, reflective, and analytical cultural practice.  Design has a reciprocal relationship with areas of specialist knowledge including histories and theories of architecture, constructional and environmental technologies, and professional skills
  • the value of a creative and focused education, and rigorous programme of study for apprentices from diverse backgrounds already working in practice and who wish to become professionally qualified architects
  • the intellectual capacity required to think critically, and the practical skills to develop and communicate design ideas through processes of thinking, making, and designing students engage with the material, social, and environmental issues of the contemporary world, drawing inspiration from that world and the world of imagination

Entry Requirement 

Academic Requirements:

  • A Level BBC or;
  • BTEC National Diploma DDM or;
  • Access to HE qualifications with 15 Distinctions 30 Merits or;
  • Equivalent level 3 qualifications worth 128 UCAS points (must include an art or design subject)
  • We require a portfolio of work to be submitted.
  • Applicants must hold 5 GCSEs A-C including Maths and English or equivalent (reformed GCSEs grade 4 or above).
  • Architecture Portfolio  see guidance here

Non-academic entry criteria, for example requirements set by professional or sponsoring bodies:

  • Confirmation of employment offer in architect’s practice registered as hosting L6 apprentices

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This information was accurate on : 06/05/2021
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