Programme summary for PG Dip Architectural Design
Contact Information
Christine Wade: Admissions Administrator
Telephone: +44(0) 20 8223 3295
Fax: +44 (0) 20 8223 7504
Email:c.wade@uel.ac.uk
About the programme
This programme is for students who have a first degree, but do not have RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) Part 1 exemption. Most learning is achieved through project work in our studios, computer suites and workshops, complemented by lectures and seminars. However, the heart of the programme is in the design studio, where you learn to become architects through project work. We also emphasise learning through making and reflecting, enabling you to develop your creativity and critical judgement.
Programme structure
The programme is generally only available in full-time mode. It is organised on the Atelier (or Module) system.
Career opportunities
This programme is the second stage of architectural education. It is also good preparation for any work in which you need to be able to analyse problems and make creative proposals for their solution.
Support
Diploma students come to the School from all over the world, from many different educational backgrounds so the first year of the programme is partly diagnostic. It is organised to develop all the practical and conceptual skills which an architect needs. Each student has a personal tutor whom they meet at least once a week. The tutor is responsible for guiding your academic development and will give personal support. You also get a lot of support from fellow students because most of the teaching and learning is in small groups working on common themes in the project work.
Admission
- BA/BSc Architecture: 2.2 or equivalent
- Overseas and other qualifications individually assessed
- Entry is conditional on an interview over portfolio. We also accept portfolios by post for assessment.
- In selecting students the School looks for evidence of creative potential and the development of professional judgment and that the candidate will contribute to and benefit from the programme.
Key facts
You can start many programmes in either September or February and applications are simple to make. Click below to:
Apply online Architectural Design (PG Dip)
View full specification Architectural Design (PG Dip)
Tuition Fees - 2013/14
Home/EU Fees
- Module fee: Pending
- Full time fee: Pending
International Fees
- Module fee: Pending
- Full time fee: Pending
Fees based on 30 credit modules (unless otherwise indicated) For further information regarding postgraduate fees please refer to www.uel.ac.uk/fees/
